[Janet]

I had the MRI done this afternoon. Thought I was going to die of the pain lying in that tube, it hurt so bad. The Dr. called me later and told me that there were some bulging discs and something about slid forward. It involves C3, C4, C5 and C6 and also said something about one touching a nerve. Doc said he's not wanting to rush any kind of surgery, but wants me to see a surgeon on Tuesday at 2:30. Turns out he is the same Dr that did Rick's back surgery. He's very nice. I'm anxious to learn exactly what is going on and what I'll need to do. I swear I can't take this much longer. The pain is in my lower left neck, into my shoulder and then pulsates (sp) into my arm with lots of tingling. Driving me crazy at times.

I usually cry on the way home in the bus, but I can't afford not to. So, until I find out what the plans are I have to drive. I just take plenty of non-drowsy pain pills to help, it just doesn't help much.

Tomorrow I have 3 different couples/people coming to see Mom's house. I already have someone picked out that I would love to have live there, but I want to check out the others too. I have to be careful who I let in there.

Other than that....when I'm home...I usually drug myself to sleep...lol. No pain when I'm sleeping.