Thanks. I know it sounds kind of stupid, but over time it has just turned into something that is a part of life. I do know that I could be out working, doing things. Even going to the mall is too painful because I can't walk without a cart or something to lean on.
You are so young, and I am so glad that you are OK, because you have a long life to live! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 8:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Monster Thank you Joan! I'm glad too that I wasn't injured severely. I'm so sorry you have to go through that. Lorena Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T _____ From: Joan Croft <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:23:35 -0800 To: <[email protected]> ReplyTo: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Monster He is a little cutie! I am glad that you were not injured in the accident. I don't have one of those stories because the two times that I was rear-ended real hard have caused me numerous surgeries, steroid injections, constant medication for muscle spasms, pain, neuropathy, etc. Currently my doctors are trying to find out why I have vertigo when I tip my head back a little. I have been taking the Antivert since August.when I stopped taking it for a few days, I lost my balance and fell on my hard tile floors and tore the meniscus in my right knee. Both my cervical and lumbar spine started to have more pain since that fall, so they are doing MRIs on my lower back, knee, and then this week one on my brain. I also have to see a vascular specialist as it could also indicate a blockage in my carotid artery when I tip my head back. I think that if the brain MRI and the carotid artery evaluation, I have to have more steroid shots in two levels of my neck, and/or surgery to fuse the two herniated disks that I still have in my neck, if it turns out that when I tip my head back the herniated disks might be pushing on the spinal cord (I have a very narrow spinal canal so it doesn't give much room for the herniated disk to protrude before big time problems. Unfortunately, if the fault is due to the narrow canal, the fusion may be necessary. I rather go through the surgery than to have the disks push too far and cause some sort of paralysis. So, Lorena, I know right now it doesn't minimize what you have been through, but I am soooo glad that you did not suffer a big injury. Dolly & Desi send Monster puppy kisses, and I am sending you a big hug to get through the physical and emotional toll that you have been through. Joan From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Monster [3 Attachments] [Attachment(s) from [email protected] included below] Here's some pictures of Monster on his pillow that he rode on in the back seat of the car. He was so excited when I pulled it out of the dryer! He jumped on it when it was still in my arms. Lorena Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
