A couple weeks ago I posted about some issues I had with my leg/foot (click here to read about that). After 2 weeks of physical therapy I am still experiencing some pain, weakness and sensitivity in my right foot and my lower right leg. After a consultation with my regular doctor on Thursday this week, I had an MRI on Friday morning. I am still waiting for the results. If it is a herniated disc as he strongly suspects, he will be sending me to a neuro specialist, possibly in Cedar Rapids, next week. Normally a herniated disc would be treated conservatively with physical therapy and pain management. However, both my doctor and the PT are very concerned about the dorsiflexion weakness in my ankle, thus the specialist referral.
Needless to say, the last few weeks have been a little rough going sometimes. Walking is uncomfortable, wearing any kind of footwear is painful and sleep at night is touch and go. I'm very thankful that Austin has been home all this week working on the house (post to come) and friends have graciously helped out when needed. I'm also grateful for little things--like the fact that Lincoln is just barely over 20 lbs. and I'm not having to lift and lug around a 25+ lbs. kid. However, much of this is also a psychological game, and honestly, right now I feel like I'm losing badly. So please keep our family in your prayers as we navigate the next couple weeks. Thanks!
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Thanks for the updates, Megan. Been thinking about you... praying for answers and a speedy recovery!
I'm sure that is very frusterating and painful on top of that. Hopefully your next appointments help figure out what's going on and an easy solution is found. Let us know if you need help with anything.
Will keep praying for you Megan! Sorry you have to go through this...hang in there!
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