tirebiter888's Journal

Day 74.  The improvement has stopped and I am going backwards now.  I have pain in both legs.  Every time I do the exercises, I have pain all day.  I wouldn't mind if I thought is was just regular exercise pain, but it feels like I am making things worse.

I had my MRI Sunday, it will take about a week to get results.  I had to pick up my x-rays, and I was amazed to find that they are now put on a CD and you get to keep them.  I put them on my computer and read the preliminary diagnosis.  The good news is, the disc spaces are good.  The bad news is, there is some pretty pronounced lumbar scoliosis and arthritis.  It is not a good idea to try and interpret your own x-rays, so I'll leave that to the doc.  But it is interesting to see your own spine and be able to manipulate the images, since it comes with technical program.

  I am still feeling good mentally.  I don't have to worry about going to work, and my home life is calm.  I feel bad for some of my friends in here who not only have to deal with serious back conditions, but also job and relationship issues.  It is too much for anyone to bear.  Back pain is quite enough to handle.