Just over two years ago I suffered a bad back injury due to an overcrowded train. Just before the first lockdown I had an MRI scan which showed a bulging disc and spinal tears, they had referred me for physio and then the world went strange.
I have been living with constant pain ever since, but there have been two instances when it’s been bad enough for me to go into hospital because I couldn’t move at all. I’m now waiting for an updated MRI to see if there has been any changes to my back because of the relapses.
A few weeks ago I suffered another relapse but I didn’t want to go to hospital because of the strain on them due to the pandemic (I know now that I should have called an ambulance).
I have been bed-bound since the relapse and all I can say is a massive thank you to an amazing friend who came over to help me get some things done around my flat, and thank goodness for grocery deliveries!
Today has been the first real day when I’ve felt more myself and I sat and did some crochet – what sounds like a simple thing is actually a massive achievement. As one person said to me it’s progress not perfection that matters.
I will have a duvet day tomorrow so that I don’t overdo it, but I’m so happy that I’m well enough again to do some crafting. Very soon I will be able to post progress pics and I absolutely can’t wait! 😊 x
Crafted by Fae 