Apparently, I’ve got spondylolisthesis, meaning that a disk in my spine has slipped out of place (to a rather extensive degree, according to my doctor; it was a relief, at least, to have a professional tell me I wasn’t just being pathetic).

It fucking sucks. I’m laying in my bed now and I cannot describe to you the ways my back pieces currently feel like they are moving, except to say that the sensation is pervasive and unpleasant. Before I went to the doctor, I spent eleven days barely able to stand. I only left my bed to use the restroom and even that was an iffy prospect.

It’s unclear if this makes it better or worse, but the most likely cause for this that has been put forth so far is hilarious … And embarrassing.

Anyway, I’ve been enjoying this debilitating situation for a few months now and the next opportunity to potentially fix it is thirteen days from now. I wish it were today.

  • Neverclear@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    1·
    9 months ago

    I wish it were today.

    Here is proof that the world is cruel and unjust, that such pain could befall one who properly uses the subjunctive.

      • toynbee@lemmy.worldOP
        2·
        5 months ago

        “Erudite” is what I played in EverQuest.

        I didn’t know what it meant - or that it meant anything outside the game - until years later.

  • D_C@sh.itjust.works
    1·
    7 months ago

    I’ve only just seen this post. Anyways my ex gf’s dad had this and would use one of those upside down table things every evening (more if needed). You basically clamp your feet in and lean back into the table tips over. He said it helped straighten things out.
    No idea if it will help you but I thought I’d mention it.

  • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
    1·
    9 months ago

    My wife has this among other things and is a big reason for her medical issues. Its been grade 1 and 2 at times and she says she can slip it somewhat back with this thing she has called newbacks. She can be out of bed but will increasingly be worse often depending on the amount of time. One hour and she will do fine but as it goes from there and if she is out for an extended period she will be down for days. Its somewhat dependent on being able to switch between standing and sitting and how good the seat is (the captains chairs in our minivan is about as best as she gets support wise compared to most chairs at places). Back when it was a one we could go to dinner or a movie but not really both in the same night. When it got worse we could still do a drive through for awhile. Pretty much can’t do anything together away from home now except maybe visit people for under an hour.

    • toynbee@lemmy.worldOP
      1·
      9 months ago

      Has your wife visited a doctor? I did - with great difficulty and discomfort - and they offered three disparate treatments. None of them sound fun but all are pretty doable.

      Good luck to your wife. Manageable or not, the situation sucks.

  • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
    1·
    9 months ago

    it was a relief, at least, to have a professional tell me I wasn’t just being pathetic

    Every guy here felt that. Uhhh…the statement. Not your back pain. Although I do have a constant back pain. Just not as extensive as yours.