Don't start a major project when you're in pain!
@1creekgirl (40515)
United States
June 24, 2017 7:18am CST
My husband is in the middle of completely remodeling my bathroom, so my house is a mess again. (I know @Jeanniemaries can relate!)
Our son-in-law came from Charleston yesterday to help and I'm so thankful our son is coming this morning to help also. My husband had an MRI yesterday on his back because of the severe pain he has in both legs.
Most people wouldn't dream of starting a project like this while they're hurting so bad they can't walk without a cane. But my husband gets a project in his head and there's not much that will stop him if at all possible.
Waiting to see if the doctor thinks the epidural injections in his spine might help or if he'll need to have back surgery. Sure am praying it's the former.
But the bathroom will be nice when it's finished!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Jun 17
I am glad that you will have a great bathroom when it is done but concerned about your husband. I hope that he doesn't need surgery.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
24 Jun 17
I hope he doesn't need surgery, but he's got to have some relief.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Jun 17
@1creekgirl Yes, for sure, back pain is very debilitating.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Jun 17
I can relate to the back pain, I go to the chiropractor often.
Glad you have help coming.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
28 Jun 17
@1creekgirl Right, he is a very diligent and responsible person.
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
27 Jun 17
Sounds like you've got one of those husbands who gets projects done, even when they're in pain!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Jun 17
There are times when hiring a pro to to a job is the way to go. Hope it turns out good.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Jun 17
I hope for your sake that he is able to finish the bathroom. Hopefully, you still have a place to use the bathroom while this one is under renovation! I also hope that your husband figures out his pain issues and solves them in the least expensive way possible. Unfortunately, health care bills will probably cost a lot more than that bathroom renovation!
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Jun 17
Thankfully we do have a second bathroom! He has Medicare and a good BC/BS supplement, so hopefully the medical bill would be covered, but he dreads the recovery ordeal of back surgery. We're praying that spinal injections will help.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Jun 17
@1creekgirl I have heard that those spinal injections can often do wonders for back pain management. I hope everything works out for him!
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Jun 17
He had his MRI on Friday, so we hope to get the results this week. We hope he can try the injections, but either way he'll try to finish the bath room before any surgery.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
26 Jun 17
@1creekgirl A remodeled bathroom will be nice. Please post some pictures when its done.
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
24 Jun 17
At least the two grown guys are here to help.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
25 Jun 17
@1creekgirl So true, at least your husband can rest his back.
@Marilynda1225 (79722)
• United States
26 Jun 17
Hope your husband doesn't hurt himself more while doing that remodel. Good thing your son is coming to help him. You're like the third person I've heard of in the last few days with back problems and getting epidural injections in the spine. Hope those work for your husband and he doesn't need surgery
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Jun 17
Thanks, Marilyn. We're sure praying that he can get relief from the injections. Should hear from the doctor this week.
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
30 Jun 17
Thanks, Judy. He's supposed to start the series of spinal injections soon, so I pray that helps.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
26 Jun 17
Is surgery or injections not an option for your husband? I hope the therapy will help him a lot.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Him? Sit and give directions?! He's not good at sitting, lol!
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