Control.
Janet Jackson sang about it.
Everyone wants it.
Nobody wants to give it up.
Especially me.
I mentioned having an MRI in one of my recent posts,and, basically, it revealed a degenerative disc in my lower spine. Also in that area I have some inflammation resulting in lower back and leg pain. The doctor recommended a few things including physical therapy, medications and a series of nerve blocks.
*gasp*
Yesterday I went for my first nerve block. I wasn't worried about the procedure itself, I was MORE worried about someone else sedating me. Seriously, THAT was my biggest anxiety. I am usually the sedater, not the sedatee.
The nurse started my IV, gave me some "relaxing" medicine, wheeled me into the procedure room, and had me position myself on the table. I remember it all. Next, I look at the anesthesiologist start pushing the IV sedative.....the last thing I remember saying was, "now don't give me too much of that."
Control much?
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Other Side
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3 comments:
Girl -- you are so funny! And my hubs just got diagnosed with the same thing. I know it's tough.... the pain and the lack of control!
Oh my...I hope the nerve block is helpong ease your pain! I imagine it's hard to be on the receiving end of things. At least you know if they're doing it right!
I'm sorry that you have been dealing with back trouble. I hope the nerve block helps.
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