Been off my legs...UPDATE

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Registered: 02-05-2005
Been off my legs...UPDATE
Thu, 03-02-2006 - 3:45pm

OH hell why didnt i ever think it was pains that i got from the rape 2 years ago.
Well. the MRI of my knee showed inflamation. I had an xray of my back taken at a chiropractor and here is what was found:

1. A V-formation of two vertebrae in my sciatic area OUCH!!!!!!

2. Disjointed right hip, hip is about an inch lower than were it should be lined up
with my left hip which happens to be ok.

3. My knees(Both) are definitely tender because of inflamation, due to the pressure from
the hip joint and back.

4. My numbness, due to all the above which after one therapy session with my
chiropractor has disappeared.

I am off the crutches and wobbling now while using those fancy gel insert knee and back braces. The sad part is I am not working at my hotel job, temporaily I HOPE. I am so bummed. I love that job. I am however still working my avon and candle selling jobs. Since this was not a work related injury i cant get work comp. I am trying to get medical based unemployment comp as i have not been told by my docs if i could apply for disability. That remains to be seen yet...probably over the course of the next month or so then i will know for sure if this is permanent damage or fixable. ARGH!!!! i hate waiting. Wish i was a witch with magic and could wiggle my finger and make it all better. rofl.

Thanks for the prayers, support, and caring from all of you here.
Patti




Edited 3/3/2006 11:38 am ET by imnothere2005