Back issues

I haven't updated in a while about the pain I've been having in my back so I thought I'd share.
I was finally able to get in to see a spine specialist after having an MRI last month. When I was there I got an x-ray and the doctor went over both with me. He said my fractured L3 had healed but I had also suffered a torn disc under my L5. This disc injury is what has been causing the soreness and sharp pains I experience! I finally had an answer and felt truly relieved. I was so worried I'd need some kind of surgery on my back but luckily all I need is some Physical Therapy.
The images of my back were kind of crazy. He showed me what a normal, health disc looks like- puffy and white. My injured disc- colorless and completely flat! So crazy that this was the culprit the whole time. I really wish it was noticed sooner so I could have worked on it and feel better already.
I've started to do some yoga to help stretch my lower back and relieve some pressure while building core and back muscles. I've only been doing it for a couple days but it already seemed to have helped a bit! Actually, I should probably go do some right now.

Peace. Love. Fuck cancer.
Ashley

Moving forward

Hey everyone!
Since my last post I've been okay but my back issues don't seem to be getting better. I was really hoping I'd slowly heal and feel normal again but unfortunately that's not the case. If I turn to the left too fast or at the wrong angle I get a sharp pain and it feels like I am paralyzed for a second. The same thing happens if I bend wrong. If I tuck my left leg under my butt when I'm sitting (one of the ways I'm usually most comfortable) when I try to take my leg from under me some times I get stuck. Like I literally can't move temporarily. I really though these issues would go away but now I'm just getting more and more worried that there might be a serious issue or that one time I might really hurt myself and not be able to move. I called my PCP to get a referral for a spine specialist but unfortunately she is booked until the end of August. I'm really hoping that I can get the referral without having to see my PCP.
Every joint hurts and my body aches all the time. I try my hardest to push through the pain and not let it show but I'm exhausted. I never feel like I get enough rest but I also have to face the reality that chemo damages you permanently and this might be some thing I deal with for the rest of my life. It's very easy for everyone else to move on and forget what I've been through but I will never forget and I will never be the same. I just really hope the issues with my back can be resolved quickly so I can just move on!