The MRI yielded the results my doc and I were expecting. I have a pinched nerve running out of one of my vertebrae that causing my pain and numbness. What I wasn't quite prepared for was the referral to a neurosurgeon. I mean I get it, seeing as this kind of thing is what they went to med school for, but having the referral (and talk of "mild degeneration" in my vertebrae) bandied about is disconcerting to say the least.
As far as being up and about, I actually have the opposite problem of a lot of people. If I'm not completely flat on my back, no pillows at all, that's when my symptoms manifest. I've got muscle relaxers to help for the meanwhile, but I'd rather not have to rely on them for any kind of restful sleep. I've sent a message to my Primary Doc about maintenance recommendations until I see neurosurgery.
A mixed bag at work yesterday. I had an extra hour, but hardly any sales. My boss's boss and her boss paid a surprise visit. Wasn't too bad. They were nice and personable and gave me good tips for doing my job well. So, I have plans and ideas again for doing well. The question of the day is going to be reciprocity. Will the Walmart people engage with me or am I going to have a repeat of Mr. La La La when I try to move ahead?
I'm up early, even for me, but I fell asleep early, courtesy of the cyclobenzaprine. I might as well get my morning to-do list done fast! Basically, laundry, shower, breakfast and other daily activities. Should be fine!
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"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
-Litany Against Fear (Dune)
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