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Got home at 4.30. So tired. Taught how to mix my meds better, doc made a precise diagnosis ( minor pinch of L3 ) , was told I'll get better in 3 weeks, was referred to a specialist back pain program by the physio there, I am surprisingly limber for my age ( I do heaps of physio at home already) blood pressure etc is awesome. They wanted me to stay overnight but I wanted to be home.
I learnt a new phrase. Furniture walking.
As in using furniture as a walking aid? I’m L4,L5,S1. Really hope the three weeks proves true for you!
L5 S1 gang represent 😎 And yes, not being able to walk independently without the support of furniture and walls etc.
They wouldn't let me go home unless I could walk down a corridor or two, I was so wanting to grab onto everything for support and I couldn't walk upright.
My last episode was 12 months ago. I would walk laps around the kitchen island holding on every morning until my voltaren kicked in. I absolutely understand, and hope your recovery is continuing in the right direction.
When I was really bad the worst bits were trying to roll over, and putting socks on. So much sympathy!
My last episode was last summer. I lived in my thongs and was ever grateful for a wrought iron bed head to grab onto to roll over!