Thursday, December 2, 2010

How I spent my morning

After getting up earlier then I have since I was breastfeeding, to travel to the lovely hospital this is what I came home with. ( I am still groggy so hopefully all makes sense). This is a Spinal Cord Stimulator - trial version. I have electricity running into my spinal column to over stimulate the nerves so the pain is less. I know I haven't really talked about my back here before but for almost 2 years now I have been in a LOT of pain. The doctors can not fix it so it is all pain management at this point. I can tell you right now the only pain I feel is my very sore back muscles that spasm every so often. The other pain that has caused my life to be hell- not much feeling of that. I am in love with that little wire. = ). Hopefully this has been enough writing to hide the picture. Sadly that wire will come out on Monday = (. But if all is ok by Monday I will get scheduled for the permanent one.

6 comments:

AlisonH said...

Wishing you all the best with it.

Mereknits said...

I hope your pain goes away quickly. My thoughts are with you,
Meredith

Toni said...

Yay!!!! I'm so glad that there's something that might finally really help!!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And 111 in 2011--YOU"RE ON!

Karen said...

It reminds me a bit of an insulin pump and continuous glucose sensor.

I know it's not a cute to your back pain, but I'm glad it makes it more manageable (just like my diabetes stuff again.) Keeping my fingers crossed that you get a green light for your permanent one on Monday!

magnusmog said...

That sounds promising - good luck with getting the permanent one fitted :)

keri said...

Eeek! You are brave lady - I really really hope that it helps with your pain. Sending hugs and positive thoughts your way!