I've initially shared a few days back that my lower spine injury is back. And it's back for real! For a week, I've tried all home remedies I've tried five years ago but to no avail. I felt better, but the pain never entirely subsided. It was just there and I've made friends with it.
Surprisingly, last Monday, an intolerable pain hit between my lumbar spine and thoracic spine with a bias towards the left lower back. It came out of nowhere while I was just sitting and attending an online meeting. The pain skyrocketed that any movement even a single step, a single twist is unattainable. My hot compress provided relief but I don't think I'd survive another hour in the office so I decided to call it a day. My boyfriend came to the rescue. I was supposed to get my old MRI results at home which is 42km away from my office but he offered to get it for me.
Today with my old MRI results, I finally came to the conclusion that I don't want to suffer from this pain any longer. And despite having all the fears from previous encounters with imposing doctors, I have to go see one again. The other night, I was contemplating why I'm avoiding seeing a doctor. It's not that I don't have money because the costs will be covered by my medical allowance provided by the company I'm affiliated with. Then it hit me, I'm afraid to hear any doctor saying " You can't run again!" "You aren't allowed to climb mountains!" "You aren't fit for yoga!" I'm afraid my life will turn upside down once again.
This time, I visited Cebu Doctor's University - Hospital Center for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. It's my first time here, I used to go to another hospital for my rehab needs. But this time, CebuDoc's nearer to my office. The moment I stepped in, I knew the air was different; it was clean, cozy, and warm. I've seen one of their Physical Therapy areas and it looked like an exclusive gym. Right there and then, I want to get my first PT session! Haha
The doctor called me in and I've told him all the things my previous doctors had told me five years ago. Dr. Ramiro bursts " I don't agree with them!" And there was a mental relief "Yes, finally! I found a doctor who understands me!" I even clarified if I can go back to running and exercising, and he just asked "Is that part of your normal routine? You can go back!" I'm smiling from ear to ear.
His initial finding is that I might have scoliosis. I got an x-ray and will get the results tomorrow! I'm no longer afraid right now, the atmosphere in the rehab and the doctor's attitude helped me a lot in scraping the nightmares I've had in the past!
