Set backs

[Backbracelady]

Hi all

I have been having a really tough time for the last 2/3 months, where pain levels have sky rocketed, fatigue is worse than ever and sleeping is hit and miss...

I have been on a path of meds, self help and hospital support... I have been awaiting an MRI scan for my spine, which is this Saturday 18th.. just phoned the clinic to book in for results and to see the specialist, and have been told the next appointment is the 27th of Feb!!

As my mobility is so poor currently, I was pinning a lot of my hopes on getting some answers by the end of Jan (the consultant told me I would get results within 2 weeks)

I know these results aren't going to be a magic fix regardless of when I get them as it could all be fibro and just nerve damage... but it has really hit hard that this means at least another month and a bit of being stuck in the house and my independence is just 0 waiting to hear something....

I'm just reaching out to you all as I have felt so welcomed and supported by this group and this set back has really pushed me down mentally, just after I thought I had turned the corner.

Love to you all ❤💜💚

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer]

Sorry that you've been having such a tough time over the past few months.

Good luck with your MRI and I hope you get some answers at your appointment in February for your results.

Sending you some gentle hugs xxx

[Backbracelady in reply to M0AL61]

Thanks, I appreciate the hugs and support xx

[bobbybobb]

I hate waiting for MRI results. The results are always back but the appointments are always full so you end up waiting much longer for your results from the Consultant who sent you. It happens all the time. It is hard to be patient and stop your mind wandering. Once you have had the scan, ring up again to let them know, again. x

[Backbracelady in reply to bobbybobb]

Thank you, I will do this xxx

[Mark8]

Take a min not to panic not to think the worse a couple big deep breaths and then make your next plan of the future you will get over this like you have everything else in the past but wen your head going 100 miles an hour it makes the pain go thru the roof I do wish you the best of luck for your results and what will be will be wishing you fair well and stay strong x

[Backbracelady in reply to Mark8]

Thank you Mark, yes that is very true... the more I think the more it hurts... I'm trying to think what will be will be, easier said than done sometimes. Thank you for your kind words and support, and I am feeling more calm today xx