A New Journey Back
Good morning all, I haven’t done a regular post in a while so here goes.
I have to admit there hasn’t been quite as much fun going on the last week or so. But I have started a new journey… Yes, we are going to call it a journey. Those close to me know I have been a bit uncomfy in my back area. They also know that sometimes I think I am super woman trying to move things around on my own, like a 200 lb elliptical (I only pushed it across the floor). Maybe it is “little woman syndrome”.
So, I finally made 2 appointments one with the regular dr and the other with chiropractor. Well, I go to the Chiropractor and he examines me, then off to x-rays, get them done, I sit in the chair and watch as he flips through them. He flips and then flips, then slows down. Did he slow down? Flip, then stop.. Why did he stop? “Weeeeellll, I will have to look at these x-rays and have you come back tomorrow.” Did he hesitate??
He leads me into the front desk to make arrangements and tells me he will see me tomorrow. I make arrangements, everyone is so nice in this office. I leave and notice I am getting a headache. Stress? The way he manipulated my neck? Who knows? I don’t sleep most of the night from the headache and chills and my temp spiked to a whole 99.1 degrees. (Sidenote: this can happen after chiropractic manipulation because you body releases toxins……. Weird. Only me)
Now I have to wait till 3:00 for my results. Do you know how long it takes to get to 3:00pm? Well, for the average person it is like a life time. Joking aside, the half a day did seem like an entire day. I definitely should have read some scripture on patience at this point.
Finally, I get there and the Chiropractor says, “Well, I have some news for you.” So, we talk for a while and my back does not look like the back of a woman in her mid 40’s. I officially have 4 different conditions in my back. The good chronic ones. And a probable another condition that will need further tests at another dr. On a good note, I will get to go to this very cheery office 3 times a week for a while. I get to buy a better cold pack to cover more area. I have a diagnosis, it isn’t all in my head. Nope it is down my back.. (hehehehe)
The beginning: after my first adjustment, I am broke. Yup, I guess he had to break me in order to begin to fix me. But that is ok. How many times do we need to suffer in order to get where we need to be? I pray I can take this part of my journey and smile. God will hold my hand through this journey just as he has in the past and will in the future.
(Another side note: my super woman ways most likely did not cause my conditions. So, if you like to act like super woman, keep doing it unless the dr says not to.)
(And another side note: I have the most wonderful husband. He is so supportive and helpful. He has been such a blessing to have.)
Have a great day.
Smile, no matter where you are today. God loves you and Jesus died for you.
Jenn
Love you and praying for you!
I was believing you till you got to that last statement then I realized the back is affecting your brain!!!!!