I started the day in moderate pain. Slowly dragging my ass
out of bed later than planned, but I kept thinking what is the point of getting
out of bed when I will just go from laying in bed to laying on the couch
(laying down is the only way to relieve the pain)... But I did it, I got up and
called my pdoc's office to see if I could book a treatment for tomorrow. I had to leave a message and wait. I tried to
decide if I should shower now or later or never... While planning I received a
call back from the doctor/nurse that normally gives the treatments, she was
wondering if I could come in today. I told her I couldn't as I had a family
doctor appointment. Then as we were speaking, and tomorrow wasn't looking good
for them, I said well if I get ready quickly perhaps I could do both (it was
12:30pm and my fam doc appointment was at 2pm)... I hauled butt, got ready and
headed to my pdoc, (it's been a week since my last treatment).
I got the treatment, with the new parameters, which feels so
strange. Had a little chat with my pdoc - bringing him up to date on my back
situation, and use of painkillers. We also discussed the change to once per
week treatments, I was able to convince him to give me two this week and then
shift to once per week next week. I just wanted to try two treatments at the
new parameters... With that done I dragged my sore back to my next appointment.
I was barely able to get out of the treatment chair at my
pdocs, and then almost couldn't get into my car.
I arrived on time to the fam doc, but then had to get out of
my car - it was close to not happening, but I did it... then I got to wait -
there was only two of us in the waiting room, but still I had to wait and wait
and wait. My back screamed at me to lie down, but I waited. When I did see the
doc filling in for my soon to be former family doctor he was very helpful. He put
the request in for an MRI. He also was going to send in a referral letter to my
surgeon. I am not sure the wait time for either, but at least the process has
begun. He also gave me some anti-inflammatory medication samples to tide me
over until AISH can decide if they will cover that medication. He also filled
out a form for me to apply for a temporary Disabled Parking Permit. I left
there somewhat satisfied, and barely able to walk.
I then struggled into my car, and headed to get some much
needed gas. I usually pay by debit when buying gas, but chose to pay by credit
card so as not to have to get out of the car. Then I headed to the AMA to get
my parking permit. After a lengthy struggle to free myself from my car, a long
painful walk and short painful wait in line, followed by the payment of 9
dollars found me heading back to my car permit in hand. Again I struggled to
get in my car with even more difficulty. I am not sure if it was the pain or
the rTMS treatment but I felt very dizzy and a little nauseous (which I noticed
started while I was waiting to see my family doctor). I drove home way too
fast, but the pain was insane. I made it home, and struggled out of the car,
and took a very slow painful walk to the door. I went directly to lie down!!!
I really am done with this pain thing, but I know the wait
will be a long one - lucky for me we don't have a two tier medical system. Oh
wait we do, if I had $800 I could get an MRI tomorrow - just saying...
Talk to y'all tomorrow...
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