Finally had an MRI yesterday afternoon at 4:30 and the doc called me at 9:30 this morning: no herniated disc, a slight bulge in one of the discs but nothing that won’t heal itself. There is some significant degeneration in my lower lumbar section of my spine; there is fluid between the facets (joints between … Continue reading And there was a diagnosis; sort of…

I started Physical Therapy 4/25, and have been to three appointments, tomorrow is another; and the last we have scheduled. I saw an Ortho doctor 4/28, and got some steroids and nerve pain medicine, and some more X-Rays. I have a little more movement, as I think my muscles have calmed down, but the pain … Continue reading Back pain… update and more.