Doing Better

Well I am feeling better everyday, which is a great sign. I still have some pain but not like I had on Friday. I am also still tired. I have not slept well as that is one of the side affects. Gotta take the good with the bad. I really think we found an answer to help with my pain. I am looking forward to being pain free, what is that like? Thank you all for the prayers, well wishes and concern. It helps to know that there are people out there praying for you.

Epidural Steroid Injection

Well everything went well yesterday with my injection. I was as nervous as could be so they were so nice to give me a sedative. The whole thing last about 15 minutes. But then I had some side affects. I got all dizzy, hot and flush. So they had to give me an IV of fluids. When I felt better they moved to the recovery area where my blood pressure was very low. They figured it was because I was dehydrated, since I could not eat and drink all day. So they gave me some juice as well as the fluid IV. I had to stay a little longer until my heart rate was up. I felt fine after leaving but after all half of my body was numb. But that numbness started wearing off on the long drive home. So I was very ready to get to my bed. I was tired and felt funny but ok for the most part. Then I felt pain after all the numbing meds wore off. After sleeping I feel better this morning, still some pain but not as bad as I thought it would be. Still going to hang low and enjoy my pampering from Joe and the boys. It was so sweet last night Conner was trying to take care of. He even felt the need to eat dinner with me in bed. Then he offered to play some games with me and even read me a book. And asked me if I wanted some ice cream to make me feel better. You know ice cream helps everything. He kept asking me all night how I felt and this morning if I was feeling better. I will keep you posted on the happenings. Thank you all for your prayers they were definitely answered.

Finally, my MRI

After over a year of trying I FINALLY got my MRI today!!!! YEAH!!!! I also saw the Dr. and got my results. I have 2 bulging discs. So what am I going to do? Well surgery is really not recommended as it has not proven to be very successful. So my option right now is to have a Epidural Steroid Injection into the disc. Now doesn't that sound like a blast, NOT!!!! If you want to read more on this, for those that like that kind of stuff here you go. Just cut and paste the links at the bottom. I will be having this procedure done on Friday afternoon. Yes, this Friday! My appointment is for 3 pm but I have to be there at 2pm. I will not be able to drive for 24 hours and it could take up to 2 weeks to take affect (I hope it will not take that long). Please remember me in your prayers. I will try to update everyone as soon as possible to let you know how it went. Until then.

http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/departments/spine/services/
steroid_injection.html



http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1177.html

Spring Break

This week we have been on Spring Break. We have not done anything but chill out around the house,and suffer from the extremely high pollen counts we have been having. (120 is considered very high and yesterday the count was 2709 and today it is in the 2900 area). So therefore we have not headed out of the house. Joe has been working at the church all week doing whatever it is that he does. We have also been trying to figure out what to do since Joe's vehicle we found out last Friday is no longer drivable. It needs more work on it than the vehicle is worth. So it looks like we will have to get a new vehicle. Pray for this situation as it does not come at a great time in our financial lives.

Our New Blog

Welcome to our new blog. I (Jen) will try to keep this as up to date as possible. Since this is easier than the Joe technical way. HAHAHA!!! It may be awhile before you see some new pictures as our camera is not working at this time. I think we will have to get a new one since it is over 5 years old. Have a great Friday and we will be blogging soon.