A day of medical treatments - well only two but damn, both are taxing...

What a day... I started the day off slow, seemed impossible to get out of bed. Then I went for my rTMS appointment. They actually had to turn down the intensity. For some reason my usual 82% made my hand twitch 'violently' (strong word used for effect, it just jerked way more than usually) when she tested my threshold, so she turned it down until the twitch was just a twitch. We are not sure why the change, could be I just got more sleep, could be length between taking sleeping pills and getting treatment, could be the chemical change in my brain. The treatment went well, and I had a great talk with the nurse/doc that gives my treatments. I also got to wear my awesome new shirt that Aden picked out (and only cost $10). I might take a pic of it since it is so beautiful, and post it for y'all.

I came home for a very brief moment, and then headed to get my facet injection. I got there answered the usual list of questions, stripped, put on the lovely purple hospital gown, and proceeded to the second waiting room...  It wasn't long before they came out and got me to sign the waiver (they make you do it each time)... I waited a bit longer and then they called me in. I got up on the table, they positioned the x-ray machine, and then the doctor came in. He seemed very nice, chatty. He cleansed the area got everything ready and then said, "There will be a pinch", and then stabbed me with the freezing. He didn't gently slide the needle in, he literally jabbed it in and deep. I am like ouch, but then moments later the freezing kicked in. He then gave me the injection of cortisone, he was way faster than the previous doc (not sure if that is good or bad J). He also said, "You might feel some pressure." I am like ouch, as I felt pressure with a side of pain. Again the pain in my leg intensified, as I tried to walk from the table to the door. Hopefully it will ease up after a bit, and not get worse after the freezing comes out (I am writing this part of my post right after the injection 4:00pm, while lying down).

Well the freezing came out and the pain increased - not tons but still more... ugh. The evening went pretty slow, the post rTMS treatment exhaustion kicked in and put me in bed. No sleep, but just couldn't keep my eyes open. Then I made a big steak dinner for me and my son. Now thinking I might just head to bed. Tomorrow I am back helping my friend and no real plans for the weekend - as usual...

Talk to y'all tomorrow...