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Update: Outlook on Life
5 years ago
Hey guys, giving you another life update! With visuals! HERE
Recap: On February 6th I was rear-ended in Austin. I suffered a mild concussion, debilitating back pain, hypersensitivity, numbness, weakness, etc, predominantly in my legs and feet. I had been going to physical therapy up until June 19th.
On June 13th I learned that I suffered a herniated L4-L5 disc that pushes on my L4 nerve root, and a bulging L5-S1 disc. This is the cause for the majority of my issues. So, my doctor discontinued my physical therapy and referred me to a neurosurgeon for possible surgery and sprinkled in some extra anxiety by telling me I was at risk of paralyzing myself.
Fortunately the neurosurgeon said my herniated disc is mild with my condition primarily being caused by irritated nerves and recommended I return to physical therapy and start treatment at pain management. (Most likely Steroid Shots...😰)
Unfortunately he said I'm developing arthritis (Post Trauma), so I worry this is going to be a permanent issue. Only time will tell, but the surgeon seems confident I'll make a good recovery.
The biggest disappointment is he told us to hold off on trying to get pregnant. I'm already 29, and wanted to start a family soon since pregnancies and fetal development tend to have complications after 35.
Hopefully pain management will be effective and I can get back into full illustrations by fall!
Do any of you have experience with Steroid Shots?
Recap: On February 6th I was rear-ended in Austin. I suffered a mild concussion, debilitating back pain, hypersensitivity, numbness, weakness, etc, predominantly in my legs and feet. I had been going to physical therapy up until June 19th.
On June 13th I learned that I suffered a herniated L4-L5 disc that pushes on my L4 nerve root, and a bulging L5-S1 disc. This is the cause for the majority of my issues. So, my doctor discontinued my physical therapy and referred me to a neurosurgeon for possible surgery and sprinkled in some extra anxiety by telling me I was at risk of paralyzing myself.
Fortunately the neurosurgeon said my herniated disc is mild with my condition primarily being caused by irritated nerves and recommended I return to physical therapy and start treatment at pain management. (Most likely Steroid Shots...😰)
Unfortunately he said I'm developing arthritis (Post Trauma), so I worry this is going to be a permanent issue. Only time will tell, but the surgeon seems confident I'll make a good recovery.
The biggest disappointment is he told us to hold off on trying to get pregnant. I'm already 29, and wanted to start a family soon since pregnancies and fetal development tend to have complications after 35.
Hopefully pain management will be effective and I can get back into full illustrations by fall!
Do any of you have experience with Steroid Shots?
