I haven't mentioned it in my posts, but about 2 weeks ago I went to see Brett Chiasson, an orthopaedic surgeon and Mitch's friend, in Hammond. I've been having some hip pain for the past 2-3 years, but only when I walk for a distance. Actually, I don't remember having the problem when we went to Disney 2 summers ago, but now that I'm thinking about it, I did have an episode while in Epcot. My left foot and leg became numb. It really scared me, at the time, because I thought I was having a CVA (stroke). I quickly sat down, and Scott began massaging my leg, and after a while everything was back to normal. Anyway, the pain in my left hip has been worse so x-rays were done, Brett injected the hip with cortisone and started me on a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory, Mobic. He thought, after hearing my description of the pain, that possibly we were dealing with bursitis. After 1 week, the hip was no better, so he started me on a medrol dose-pack. I completed that...still with no change, so he has scheduled me to have an MRI of the lumbar spine on Monday, thinking more along the lines of a "back problem". If the MRI reveals something, like a bulging disc or a spur causing pressure on a nerve, etc., hopefully, I will be able to have an epidural injection to relieve the pain and not be bothered with it on vacation. Of course, we would have to look at some type of long-term treatment after vacation is over. So, at this point, I don't know whether to hope that they find something or not!!
We'll know more around Wednesday. Until then, please add me to your prayer list. With prayers, my faith, and God's faithfulness, I know everything will be ok. I'll update when I know more.
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