Blog Post 9250
This gentleman was passing the time by scrolling on his phone outside the hospital when I went for my MRI on Monday. I don’t know whether he was waiting for a ride or perhaps waiting for someone who was inside.
The MRI took half an hour and was noisy. The staff was helpful, so I can’t complain. The results showed that there was a severe compression fracture in L1, subacute but healing. This is why I haven’t been able to walk with my back straight since falling four months ago. Physical therapy hasn’t helped much, but I’m going to try it a little longer. The MRI also showed spondylosis in L2-L5, but that had showed up in the CT scan that I had in June.
I met with the orthopedic doctor yesterday and there isn’t much else we’re going to do right now. An epidural is a possibility, but needs to be given while I’m actually in pain, and usually the pain doesn’t hit until late in the day when I’m tired, or after I’ve been driving too long. I guess it’s a good thing that it doesn’t hurt all the time, but I sure would like to be able to walk without feeling bent over. And I’m still having pain in one knee when I walk. (Sigh!)
I’m glad I retired early rather than later. I was able to do things that I’m not able to do now. Maybe someday?
“Enjoy yourself. It’s later than you think.” --Herb Magidsen, Lyricist
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