Blargh to it all

[greatbear]

Okay, it's been a week of pain and bother. I had begun the usual regimen of pills which at best took just a bit of the edge from the pain but did nothing for my total lack of mobility. This means another trip to the orthopedic doc, who will send me off to be shoved into the MRI contraption and then a shot or three in my spine, and if that doesn't work, under the knife. Then there's the very real chance surgery won't help anymore. I seriously can't handle this anymore. I am literally living half the year in pain and immobility, and an all-too-fleeting period where life could pass for somewhat normal. I am a miserable cuss to be around right now, I feel worthless, and anything I try to do to take my mind off it at all sometimes causes me more frustration. The poor pooches, who look forward to our nice long walks during the day, wonder where their big distractions went. There are things I need to fix outside before the shitty weather comes around to stay. And the little fun things I am actually able to do given my constraints are being nagged by discomfort. I just can't get a break.

I wish I had friends that lived closer. Anything for a distraction and a bit of assistance.

Comments

[merlinwon.livejournal.com]

**Hugs***

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Obviously I'm sort of the opposite of nearby ... but I wish there were something I could do to help.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I wish I lived closer. Here's hoping that the shots will work for now and that you can avoid surgery. Also, I pray that you get relief from the pain.

[redmoonriver.livejournal.com]

Wishing you the best, dear. *HUGS*

[notdefined.livejournal.com]

There are things that can be done, granted not the best solution, but pinning your vertebrae would keep things in place and prevent them from pressing on your spinal cord. There are other ways to accomplish the same thing. The downside is that you would lose some flexibility where your spine is fused, but then your mobility is already severely impaired. I do wish that we lived closer, I really do.

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

I wish I lived closer. And damn storm Vulcan for messing up my attempted visit last March.

Hugs, big guy.