More about the beginning…

Just when I thought life could be any worse, it took such a nose dive it shook me to my core.

It was Thursday, the day of my urology appointment. When I was wheeled into his office in a wheel chair, he was shocked and his face said it all.

“You were only here a few weeks ago, and you walked into my office. What has happened?”

I knew something was wrong when he said he couldn’t find any life or reflexes in my legs. As he examined me, his face grew more serious.

As I sat there, trying not to cry with desperation, he picked up the phone and rang another department. Over the next few hours, I was prodded and poked, and tests were done. Finally, I was admitted to the Orthopaedic department. I ended up having an MRI, which revealed a seriously squashed nerve in my spine. They decided that surgery was out of the question, very dangerous at my age, and the recovery would take too long.

What I needed to do was doable. Plenty of physiotherapy and a new prescription, one designed to numb the suffering nerve.

So this is all down to me. I must exercise like never before, every day and pray that new pill works…


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  1. acflory Avatar

    You can do this, Jaye. If there is any way we can help, even if it’s just as a sympathetic ear, we’re here for you. Perhaps documenting your progress will give you a boost of confidence. Go girl!

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I like to share my troubles, and my progress, Meeks. And all your messages of encouragement help so much. At the moment I’m playing a waiting game, following orders (and exercises) until the pain eases. I am told that it will soon, and they had better be right!

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      1. acflory Avatar

        -hugs- they will be. Stay strong.

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        1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

          That’s the plan… 💖

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  2. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar

    You go this, Jaye! AND you are so not alone…. there are so many of us who are lifting you and believing in YOU!!! <3

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Thank you Annette, I am now crying with gratitude… 💖💖

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  3. cagedunn Avatar

    Physio can do wonders to ‘loosen’ up around the squished bit.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      and its down to me to make sure I do them all. I have charts of all the exercises and determined to do them well… 😀🤞

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  4. janetweightreed10 Avatar

    Take the new pill do whatever exercises they prescribe and make sure to give yourself lots of ‘brainfood’. — lots of fluids and plenty of fresh air….and a film that makes you laugh. How about The Young Sheldon….it’s certainly amusing me. xx

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      We love that series, and it is very funny. I will do anything to make this pain go away, Janet… 💖

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      1. janetweightreed10 Avatar

        I have enjoyed the series about the Young Sheldon…all the characters are perfect…..xx

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        1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

          and hilarious. Everyone should have a family like that…

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  5. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Well, they can do miracles these days, so let’s just hope this will be one of them- and it will come about easier than you think.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I have my orders, Violet and I will follow them to the letter. I believe in miracles so have my fingers crossed! 💖

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  6. Author Jan Sikes Avatar

    I am so sorry, Jaye. Life can sure throw us some curve balls, can’t it? I say when that curve ball comes soaring toward us we have two options: Either dodge it or knock it out of the park. Either way is good. Praying for some relief for you!

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Thank you Jan. I think I should have knocked this one for six, but will do all I can to get rid or it. Your prayers will help, so thankyou… 💖

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  7. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    my mom is 86. We had a similar problem and she has come right with nerve numbing medication and physiotherapy. Praying for you.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      So glad to hear your mum made it through and is now alright. I shall be too in no time, I hope… 💖

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    2. acflory Avatar

      I’m sorry your Mum had to go through that, Robbie, but it’s great news that she’s come through it. -hugs-

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  8. Stevie Turner Avatar

    Sorry to read this, Jaye. I hope exercise and medication work for you.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I hope so too, Stevie. I will do my best anyway… 💖

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  9. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. Avatar

    So sorry to hear Jaye.. and I hope the treatment brings some improvement, you are a warrior and never forget it… ♥♥

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      My warriorship is being sorely tested, but I think she is still there, on the sidelines… 💖💖

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  10. John W. Howell Avatar

    We’ll pray along with you, Jaye.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Thanks John, that is appreciated…

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