Today, I went to a bone and joint specialist because of excruciating back pain. Before the examination, the doctor told me that the possible reasons for the pain could be arthritis, sciatica, or scoliosis. After the examination, I found out that I have all three. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, while getting a followup to my MRI, my doctor joked that he "had bad news, and more bad news." Apparently my bulging discs were pressing on my spinal column, which was causing my back pain. The other bad news was my hip pain, it's caused by torn cartilage in there. I need to see two different specialists. FML
Today, I finally sorted out my health insurance and went to the doctor. After seeing my X-rays and confirming I still had scoliosis, he also confirmed arthritis in both hips, 2 exploded discs and that I have "the back of a 50 year-old." I'm 24. FML
Today, after nerve pain and trouble sitting down, I found a lump in my ass crack. My doctor thought might be a tumour or cancer, so I was sent for scans. Apparently my whole life I’ve had an ingrown vestigial tail at the bottom of my spine hidden under the skin. FML
Today, even though I know better than to trust doctor Google on any kind of diagnosis, and with my chiropractor and doctor being completely clueless as to what my constant pain in my right buttock was, I found piriformus syndrome. A condition that perfectly mimics sciatica nerve pain. How did my chiropractor miss this? FML
Today, I found out that my hip pain was sciatica nerve pain. I found this out when I started getting pins and needles up and down my right leg and foot. Why all the pain is concentrated in my right butt cheek and side though is beyond me. FML
Today, I received the good news that my spine looks normal. Either the degenerative disc that was diagnosed 5 years prior magically healed, or my current doctor is an idiot. Considering that it's felt like someone is chiseling into my spine for some days, I'm leaning toward the latter. FML
Today, I went to get an MRI for preventive care. The diagnosis was great, but I ended up having complications with the contrast, so now I have terrible muscle pain and have to see more doctors. I have mixed feelings. FML
Today, my parents brought me to the doctor because I was "faking" a headache. One thing led to another, and it turns out I have a tumor pressing against my spine. FML
Today, after three years of being in physical pain, which affects my health and daily life, I was told it's an undiagnosable condition that I'll have to deal with for a long time, as there are no answers and no fixable solution. FML
Today, I woke up with my back super sore. I couldn’t get out of my bed without crying and great difficulty. The last time my chronic pain was like this it went on for three months and I could barely move. It was absolutely awful. FML
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Mungolikecandy 19
I experience sciatica due to scarring caused by a slipped disc. I empathise and sympathise with you as it some days it is horrific and going sometimes weeks with only 1 to 2 hours of sleep a night due to the pain is something I would not wish on my worst enemy.
Cynical_1 26
We'll look at the bright side...at least you don't have osteoporosis.
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nzfireman 14
omfg
Cynical_1 26
We'll look at the bright side...at least you don't have osteoporosis.
RichardPencil 32
You won the Triple Crown! Surely, there must be some kind of prize for that achievement.
Mungolikecandy 19
I experience sciatica due to scarring caused by a slipped disc. I empathise and sympathise with you as it some days it is horrific and going sometimes weeks with only 1 to 2 hours of sleep a night due to the pain is something I would not wish on my worst enemy.
morghandi 21
Fibromyalgia, arthritis and bursitis here... And a current shoulder impingement. I feel your pain!
GrannisGoddess26 5
I was just diagnosed with sciatica plus arthritis in my hips so I feel your pain. Nerve blockers, muscle relaxers and pain meds together don't touch the pain most nights
evilplatypus 39
My scoliosis caused my sciatica and arthritis - it may be the same for you. There are small, minimally invasive surgeries available for sciatica and if your scoliosis is so minor that you didn't already know you have it, it can (usually) be corrected very easily. As for arthritis - Advil/aspirin/etc and a Tens unit are godsends.
DanielleinDC 34
I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager, but it was just below the threshold of needing treatment, so the orthopedist didn't do anything. Luckily I don't have other problems with my back.
Tarlachia 33
Not to steal your thunder but my wife plucked two grey hairs off my head today. I'm 34.
jeb089 8
me to!
kitsuneluvuh 12
Damn, this is the most 'FYL' FML I've seen in a LONG time.