Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Update

Just a short one, no page today either. I did one, but it's for Friday, so it will have to wait. I spent the morning with hubby in the ER. His back was hurting so badly, he could hardly walk. He spent all night tossing and turning and moaning, not much sleep here. Fortunately they treat him well and he got in for an MRI immediately. Turns out that he has quite a bit of Spinal stenosis and some bulging which must have become inflamed and caused all the pain.  They wound up giving him Prednisone and some stronger pain medicine and tomorrow he has an appointment with the Neurosurgeon. Hopefully we'll just have to get the inflammation down to get back to where he was. I really don't want him to have to go through surgery. Tonight he is feeling a little better painwise, but a little sleepy too. He is thinking about working tomorrow, we'll see. Maybe the Prednisone started to kick in already. The poor guy, he can't catch a break, it's one thing after another. Fortunately, nothing is life threatening, and it all can be fixed to some degree.

Needless to say we are both exhausted from the lack of sleep and the stress, hopefully he'll be able to sleep better tonight....

6 comments:

Joanie said...

Your poor husband... he's just in a bad-health-loop. I hope they get him all sorted out soon and he is back on the mend.
Thank you for your kind words on my blog.
{{Hugs}} Joanie

Terry said...

Anke--so sorry to hear this. I know that pain!! I have the same thing but in the cervical spine. I have to have injections in my neck to alleviate the pain. I'll pray for him----you too.

latz said...

Your hubby, you and the kids are in my prayers! Hope the dr. can figure out how to relieve his pain. Lots of love and hugs to you dear friend.

Jeanne said...

Oh Anke...I'm so sorry to hear of this "setback." I hope the doctors can help him get rid of this pain (without such strong meds) and the healing begins for all of you!

Tammy said...

Just a quick note to let you know that I am thinking about you!!

Carol said...

I am keeping your DH in my prayers. And I hope you both have a better sleep tonight.

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