Hanging Out With the Guys
I have been dealing with a herniated disc since the middle of May. The herniation apparently impinges on the Sciatic Nerve, and causes constant leg pain.Today I got an epidural cortico-steroid injection (they use a really long, scary-looking needle to stab your spine, by the way). It went smoothly, and was surprisingly a not too unpleasant experience.
Now, I am in the middle of 24 hours of doctor-prescribed sloth. So, the dogs and I are lying about listening to tunes and taking it easy.
I am cleared to ride the bike, tomorrow afternoon, and it's supposed to be in the mid-70s (F), here. So, I think I might actually do something kinda rare (for me) and actually go for a ride...as opposed to riding to a destination.
The leg/back already feels better, so I think I'll take advantage of the (also doctor-prescribed) sick day from work and actually enjoy myself a bit.
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posted by Jon @ 4:23 PM
8 Comments:
sucky about the disc.
Glad to hear it went well - at least the long scary needle was behind you most of the time.
-Joy
Sorry to hear about your back,not the kind of discs you think you would hear about on this blog.hope that you start feeling better soon.Go for that ride to nowhere,it'll put you at ease.
Hope the shot helps
Hope the shot helps
I hope you get feeling better soon.
How´d you get a herniated disc?
Richard: That's the scary part: I don't know how I got it. I didn't do anything that I can connect to the problem. I was standing in the living room, one day, and suddenly locked up with pain.
Just getting old and worn-out, I suppose.
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