Been a long time...
I just realized I haven't posted in a while. Well, updates:
Work: Fantastic. I love the 3rd shift. They are great people. Match my personality. In the way that I can be myself and not have to worry about saying the wrong thing. We are all a little wacky and down to earth. I guess you'd have to be to work 3rd shift. All in all its good. They have been so understanding about this whole neck thing.
Health: I have been laid up for the past week, and will be still laid up for at least another week. Possible slipped disc in my neck, or its the AS progressing and narrowing the spinal canal so that there is pressure on my nerves. Either way it causes a combination of sharp/shooting pains, tingling/burning sensations/ and some numbness from the nape of my neck down to my fingers. I have been given percocet and muscle relaxers. I have an MRI on tuesday to find out exactly what it is and which course of action to take. If it's a slipped disc the dr will try physical therapy, if that doesn't do the trick then surgery (EEK!!! surgery on my spine scares me.) If it's the AS then, I am not really sure what will happen. New meds or something, I dont really know.
I have wonderful frieds. Myssie has been coming over and making me tea, fixing my pillows, tidying up my room and kitchen, and holding my hand during bad spasms. Catie came over the other day and cooked for me, cleaned my kitchen, and kept me company while the boys had band practice. Neil has been washing and brushing my hair for me, straightening the blankets and pillows so I am comfortable and basically doing everything I need/want for me. I love him. I love all my friends. I am so fortunate.
Work: Fantastic. I love the 3rd shift. They are great people. Match my personality. In the way that I can be myself and not have to worry about saying the wrong thing. We are all a little wacky and down to earth. I guess you'd have to be to work 3rd shift. All in all its good. They have been so understanding about this whole neck thing.
Health: I have been laid up for the past week, and will be still laid up for at least another week. Possible slipped disc in my neck, or its the AS progressing and narrowing the spinal canal so that there is pressure on my nerves. Either way it causes a combination of sharp/shooting pains, tingling/burning sensations/ and some numbness from the nape of my neck down to my fingers. I have been given percocet and muscle relaxers. I have an MRI on tuesday to find out exactly what it is and which course of action to take. If it's a slipped disc the dr will try physical therapy, if that doesn't do the trick then surgery (EEK!!! surgery on my spine scares me.) If it's the AS then, I am not really sure what will happen. New meds or something, I dont really know.
I have wonderful frieds. Myssie has been coming over and making me tea, fixing my pillows, tidying up my room and kitchen, and holding my hand during bad spasms. Catie came over the other day and cooked for me, cleaned my kitchen, and kept me company while the boys had band practice. Neil has been washing and brushing my hair for me, straightening the blankets and pillows so I am comfortable and basically doing everything I need/want for me. I love him. I love all my friends. I am so fortunate.