So in June I got fed up with my heel hurting. I went to my NP and told her about low back pain and pelvic discomfort (which I have had ever since my surgery 3 years ago, but which is getting worse. I tell her I don't know if the pain in the front is worsening the pain in the back, or if the pain in my back is worsening the pain in my front. I also have NO idea whatsoever what is causing this terrible burning pain in the bottom of my left foot. I assume Plantar fascitis.
She prescribes me a muscle relaxer, and I set to work trying to lose some weight. Time goes by, and if anything I am getting worse. by July, I can't feel my toes. I go back to NP and she adds a stronger anti-inflammatory and physical therapy. I have an appointment scheduled to see a spine specialist in September. She also orders an MRI.
The MRI shows bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, and herniation as well as moderate spinal stenosis on the left branch of nerves at two levels of my spine and right branch at one level. Oh, and a 5cm (tennis ball) mass on my left ovary, probably a cyst. Get a pelvic ultrasound. Concern is expressed in the report of a bowel loop. Physical therapy is put on hold. CT Scan is ordered. CT shows that the mass has more than doubled in size in 2 weeks. So has the pain. It is now the end of August. I'm due for my wellness visit on the 29th. I feel like SUCH a liar.
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