Ugh Really World? Now Is Not The Time!

[Stelina 4]

Ok so here's an update. I found out a couple days ago that I apparently have several torn disks, and the ones that aren't torn are bulging. Because I've gone so long without the diagnosis my spine has begun to deteriorate. Finding this news out... I couldn't be happier... you're probably thinking I'm crazy but hear me out. I've been going to Drs for years to figure out why I'm in pain. And Dr after Dr told me its because you're overweight its because you're overweight it's probably just stress... you know you're overweight right? When this Dr looked me in the eyes and said "Stelina, I know why you're in pain. I understand how hard this must be for you. We are going to do everything we can to fix it." My whole body gave a sigh of relief! We know! Now we can fix it!! When he stopped and actually said the words "it's not in your head" I damn near cried... I've been hearing that my whole life and he told me I understand and its not in your head. That was one of the happiest moments in my life. I know I may sound strange to y'all but for the first time in my head, I'm on the road to recovery as opposed to just treating the symptoms with copious amounts of pain killers and muscle relaxers. IM GOING TO GET MY LIFE BACK!

[RainyGirl 10]

I really don't have the words... my life is almost identical to many of those posted here... reading all the good advice, prayers & words of wisdom (through my tears for all of us... turning from sad to determination)... helped me, the outsider looking in...... SO THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

When someone reaches out to help one person... it touches so many more.

Oh.. and surgery date... July 17, and I CAN'T WAIT for my life to change.

[NancyJerry 139]

Yay, Stelina!!! So happy to hear such positive news. I read in your tone how happy you feel to finally be validated! Sounds like you've got a good doc. Keep healing, and keep us posted!

[Catracks 865]

One of the best updates ever! Glad to hear it! It will be great to tackle the actual problem instead of sticking a bandaid over it and hoping you'll go away. Palliative care is for the almost dead, not for young otherwise healthy people.

[jessica0728 11]

Glad you got the news you wanted and needed to hear! Here's to a speedy recovery!!