I had an MRI today....while I am very thankful for the medical technology that allows for that diagnostic, and I am very thankful that my insurance company finally approved the test (and paid for it 100%), I have to say that it is a very unpleasant test. The chamber you are put into is very small and cramped and yes, claustrophobic. The noises that the machine emits are painfully loud (they give you earplugs but if you have good hearing, they don't block enough sound). And, when you have disc degeneration in your L3 through L5, laying flat on the machine for 30 minutes is excruciatingly painful - especially when you are already inflamed and in pain. I'm glad it's over. I'm glad I have a diagnosis. I'm thankful that I can go to physical therapy, although they can't schedule me until Monday unfortunately. I am thankful for medications that might make this whole process less painful, although they aren't doing much to touch it so far since I refuse to take narcotics (they make me too nauseated).
I put out feelers among my friends today to see if anyone has a wheelchair I can borrow and I'm following up some leads on that. I am DETERMINED that I will not miss the first day (or week) of school! I have spent entirely too much time confined to my bedroom and this house and the first day and week sets the tone for the entire year. Besides, I don't have any days to spare in AP Gov - we have to make them all count! Since I'm a pro at sitting still and stable, I can always teach that way if I can just find one to use.
Final note - found a GREAT substitute for a bag of frozen peas as your ice bag...popcorn! Not the microwave bags - a good, old fashioned bag of kernels. Freeze the bag and use it as an ice pack. It conforms to your body like a bag of frozen peas or corn will, but it doesn't become mushy and melty like the softer veggies do. Thanks to my cousin Karen for giving me that tip - it's a keeper!
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