Just letting you all know why I havnt been around very much lately. I have injured my back, quite severely, I have a herniated disc in my spine, which has affected the sciatic nerve, and caused a fair bit of damage to it. I have lost a lot of strength, movement, and feeling in my leg, and foot, and am in a tonne of pain. I can’t sit, stand still or lie down much at all ( which means no computer, and no crafting ATM ) I haven’t slept for 9 days now, and am a bit of a mess. I have seen doctors, had CT scan, and a chiropractor, but it will take a lot of intensive treatment ( 8 to 12 weeks at least) I have to attend the office twice a day ATM, and, I live over an hour away, so Im spending all day, every day in Ballarat ( the closest town to us) and not getting very much else of anything done...... Hopefully I can get on top of it soon, and will be back doing what I love.
Thanks so much to everyone for all the get well wishes I have received, it really makes a difference to know I have so many people there, who care.. so thank you xxxx
As an ADDIT: I just got a call from the Doctor, with the CT scan results. I have a herniated disc, with a tear in it, and will most likely need surgery :(
Take care- have been missing your lovely layouts x
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself! Scrapping will wait!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Karen, I am so sorry to hear this news. Will be sending lots of wishes your way for a quick(ish) recovery. Jxx
ReplyDeleteOh Karen I am SO sorry to hear this! Big hugs & I hope that you get it all sorted out as soon as possible!! I know that back problems can be extremely painful as I have had them in the past myself & they are totally debilitating :(
ReplyDeleteDear Karen, so sorry to hear you are incapacited so much, hoping you will get well very soon, hugs going over to you!!!
ReplyDeletebless your heart!!! I know what you are going through...same diagnosis in 2006...good news...even though I had herniated disc and tear also...still no surgery! I promise you this will get better! Hang in there sweets!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of your problems. And problems they are!! I've had those in the top and bottom of my spine...and oh, the pain and sleepless nights! Bless your heart!! I just came across your blog the other day and wow!! Love it! I'm hoping something helps and brings you relief!
ReplyDeleteOuch! So sorry to hear of your injury. Healing thoughts being sent your way. Take Care.
ReplyDeleteOh dear that sounds painful.. I do hope you will recover quickly and I pray if you need surgery all goes well and it fixes this up totally.. take care of yourself!!
ReplyDeleteOh Karen I am so sorry to hear of your misfortune. I certainly hope you are on the mend soon. Look after yourself. Cheers Di xo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Karen! I am going through the same symptoms which started for me in February, except they have not yet identified the cause yet. At first they thought it was a large uterine fibroid putting pressure on my spine. I had a hysterectomy 6 weeks ago but no change in back symptoms. Can't sit, stand, walk without pain. At night my dreams are of the pain and me begging doctors to please help me. I was so active and happy before this happened. It has stolen my life away.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this Karen! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeletehello girls
ReplyDeletei suffered similiar injury many years ago, slipping on a wet concrete floor in the dairy. it truly is no fun. something that helped me sleep at nights was to put a pillow between the knees. if sleeping on your side, this stops a twist in the pelvis which of course puts pressure on the spine! even now ten years later first sign of a twinge out comes the pillow!