I have now been at home on sick leave for 4 weeks with the diagnosis od a prolapsed disc in my neck. Since awaking early with intolerable pain on January 16 I have seen 3 GPs, a physio, had 2 remedial massages, attended Emergency, been admitted to hospital, had a CT scan and an MRI plus seen a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. I have tried to rest and be good and have made steady but terribly slow progress. I have taken 96 Panadol Osteo in the past 2 1/2 weeks and the box is now empty, not to mention prior to that taking Endone, Oxycontin, Valium, Lyrica, 2 courses of Prednisolone , Neurofen and the odd sleeping tablet. I have had to buy a new box, another 96 Panadol Osteo and have made inroads on the contents already. I am hoping the end is in sight and will summon all my strength to return to work on Monday, doing reduced hours. Sadly I cannot forsee a return to the gym for at least a month, let alone going for a run !!
Well that's seriously crappy. I've been having some pain issues that are keeping me from working out too, so I know how frustrating that is :-( Not to mention having to deal with the pain. Hang in there - I'm sure if you keep resting and giving your neck time to heal properly, you'll be good as new soon. Hugs!
Posted by: Kelly @ JAX does design | 02/15/2012 at 01:22 AM
Oh, poor you, Kate. I really, really hope that you come good and get back to your life soon.
Posted by: Amanda | 02/11/2012 at 06:11 PM