Crazy Person

Herself went back to the orthopedist today to receive the results of the MRI she had on her lower back. She still has ongoing, variable back and hip pain, and was hoping that the test would yield some helpful information on how to manage or treat her problem.

The good news:  the MRI was normal.

The flip side of the coin:  there is no easily identifiable reason why she continues to have pain.

Right now, the plan is for her to continue physical therapy, since it seems to be helping, and to revisit the matter in a couple of months.

She is stymied. Perplexed.  And enraged.

The pain is real for her. She does not want this. She does not understand.  It appears that she has bumped up against some kind of physical eccentricity that cannot be easily explained.  She does not know why her body does not cooperate.  She is beginning to feel as though people - especially the doctor - will start looking at her askance because there is "nothing" wrong with her and yet she complains of pain. She's afraid to mention it any more.

She feels like a crazy person.

All aboard the crazy train!