I said to myself over the weekend that if my back didn’t show signs of improving, I would go to see my doctor.
So this morning, Daisy kindly drove me to see my GP, after an initial telephone consultation. She gave me a thorough examination and sent me to the Accident and Emergency Department at our local hospital – a 45 minute drive away – in Lerwick. And Daisy again kindly drove me straight there.
A bit of waiting, not much really and I was seen, examined again thoroughly including pins stuck in me, etc.
Five hours later and home now. I am waiting for the details of my blood analysis, a physio appointment, and when I will go south for an MRI scan.
Things are not looking (or feeling) particularly good at present.
So sorry to hear that your back is acting up again. Sure hope you can get some good care and that you feel better soon. This is no fun! Sending you warm healing thoughts and prayers. Tell all your furry friends that you need some extra TLC from all of them.
Frances you have my full sympathy , I know exactly what it’s like for you. Best wishes for a steady recovery.
Dear Frances,
Just read your post. I am so sorry. When the back hurts, everything hurts, and every movement is painful. We will pray for patience and peace for you wisdom for the doctors, and a quick resolution.
Thinking of you.
oh you poor thing, i am sorry, hope it’s all ok.
So sorry Frances! I hope that you get this figured out and that you feel better soon! We complain in the states about wait times but having to travel for long distances for an MRI? Yikes!
Oh no! Hugs from Little Miss Maine Coon and me. Hoping the doctors can figure this out real soon!
Glad you did not wait it out.
so sorry you are in pain. i hope you feel better soon.
Dear Frances, I wish you well in your medical appointments. Your amazing family need you up and about and riding! Good thoughts and wishes are sent with this message.
Gail Lawson
Dear Frances
Very sorry to see this and wishing you well. Hope you can take it easy for a few days. All the best.
I’m sorry to hear this Frances. I hope you can get a scan quickly and the doctors can do something to help you. I’ll be thinking of you.
Really feel for you, Frances. I hope you get a quick MRI appointment and that a problem is identified which can be resolved. Fingers well and truly crossed for you. xx
I hope you feel better very soon! I think you need a big dose of Monster!
Ouch, backs are a nuicence when they go wonky.
Sending hugs and hope you feel better soon. ❤️
Oh dear, Frances. I was afraid your back might be worse. Hope the MRI gives them the info they need so they can devise a plan for you that will rid you of your awful pain.
Back pain is the worst!!!
So sorry.
The worst is going to the Loo. Am I right?
Yup – if I go without knowing, it is straight back and surgery.
So sorry to hear this. Time is not being kind to us…My knees are bad and I now have a consult appointment with an osteo surgeon about both knees being replaced. So I sympathize with the pain…..Thinking of you loads…XXX
Being thousands of miles away, there’s not much I can do to help you out, except to say I hope you find some answers and new ways to relieve the pain. I’m glad you have such a good supporting family – both 2 and 4 footed!