Ruptured Disc

Here we go again! I spent the better part of my day off yesterday at St. Ann's ER. Why you ask? Well, I hurt my back. A few weeks ago after the ice storm came, I had to deliver my papers (who cares about a little ice is the response I got when I asked for extra time, but that's another story). Anyway, I fell flat on my butt and twisted my ankle. Naturally my worry was about my ankle, not my back. I nursed it for a few days, the swelling went down and I am back to normal. Then 2 days ago, I was using Wii Fit. I don't know what or when it happend, but shortly after I finished using it, I had back pain on my lower left side. It progressively got worse thoughout the night. I even slept on the couch, hopeing for some relief. Well when I got up yesterday, I could hardly move. Bending over was out of the question. Even pulling up my jeans and tying my shoes was next to impossible without horrific pain.

So my trip to the Er was nothing spectacular. I got right in. Did a variety of tests. The Dr. told me almost 6 hours later that I have a ruptured disc. It can take 9 to 12 weeks to get over it! That's right, 9 to 12 WEEKS! FUCK!!!!!! He also said that I will need physical therapy to alleviate the symptoms. Um... I have no insurance. That's not going to be possible. I have more good news as if everything else wasn't enough, 50% of all people to get a ruptured disc, have symptoms for the rest of their lives. Great! 10% actually have to have back surgery to repair it. Now we all know what sort of luck I have. I have no doubt I be scheduling surgery in the near future. FUCK!!!!

Thankfully, I am on some incredible drugs, got to take the day off work, and won't be able to deliver the papers this weekend. Bonus! At least the drugs are working. I still hurt, but at least it's a bit more bareable. Seriously though, I hate this. Maybe I'll just put myself in a home, play euchre, knit a scarf, and wear Depends. My roommate will be Sophia Petrillo. Now that would be sweet!