17/05/2022
17/05/2022 - Clinic Update:
Hi everyone, thought I’d just put a little update out there for those of you wondering what’s going on 🤔 …
So, I had an MRI at the end of March that revealed I have quite a severe disc herniation in my neck, which has unfortunately compressed not just a nerve but also my spinal cord 😫. It’s a complete bummer but at least it totally explains why working became so debilitatingly painful.
Luckily, I’ve managed to avoid any surgical intervention 🥳. However, due to the position and nature of it, it’s taking a while to heal, which is very typical of a disc disorder.
It’s been a tough couple of months, both physically and mentally, and I’ve been doing everything possible to speed up the healing process - including lots of chiropractic treatment!
Despite it still being very up and down, I’m finally starting to see some signs of improvement 🥳. On a good day, I can now manage a small walk with the dog 🐕 🙌. But, I’m still not able to tolerate any fast movements, jolts, bumps or weight, so I’m frustratingly still not ready to return to work yet 😔.
I really can’t wait to get back to seeing you all again and the plan is that when I can tolerate some “normal activities” again, I will slowly and cautiously return to work. It’s at this point that I will contact everyone on my list individually, to re-organise an appointment again.
I’m still unsure as to when that may be at present, but the hope of that day finally coming is currently what’s keeping me going. Daytime TV has a lot to answer for!! 😂 Yes, those are tears of insanity.
Once again, I really appreciated your patience. It’s also been amazing how many of you have sent your well wishes 🥰. So, thank you.
I really hope you are all hanging in there. If you are struggling though, please contact me (📱433777) and I’ll be happy to offer some details of my tried and tested colleagues that may be able to help in the interim.
Annabelle x