X-ray results.
I finally got to speak to a doctor about my x-ray results.
The good news is there was nothing too worrying to be found in my lower vertebrae. No fractures, which is always a concern with my various weakened vertebrae and ilium.
However there is evidence of osteoarthritis and disc degeneration in my lower back, particularly at the lumbosacral joint, which is a new issue, on top of the damage to L1 itself, L2, and L5.
So now I am being referred to a physiotherapist, and a pain specialist. In the meantime I have the ok to do gentle exercise, stay on top of pain relief, and of course to generallykeep things moving.
I was also reminded that I am no longer in my thirties, so to bear that in mind with my recovery goals. Which sounds a bit depressing, on top of the further degenerate rather than healing, ngl.
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it's great that it's nothing major, have you tried going carnivore for 3 months or other lifestyle changes like sunbathing, avoiding blue light after dark and grounding? cheers
I'm planning on revisiting carnivore, but I'll try to phase it in next time. For now I'm aiming to keep sugar intake low, as since stopping the carnivore diet I can really feel the negative effects of consuming sugar.
Sunbathing is a tricky one in my location at this time of year. I have considered IR light therapy though. I'm open to suggestions to help with that.
I do have CFL daylight bulbs to help, but I generally like low light in the evenings anyway.
Grounding is something I have done my whole life. I always default to barefoot when I can. That's most of the time in the summer, but just at home in the winter.
I think moving to a warmer/sunnier climate would help a lot tbh. The sun is a great healer. 🌞
Check out a book called Back Up by Liam Mannix - so much in there basically debunking Western medicine’s approach to back pain. Truly helped me recover from what I was led to believe was pain caused by so-called ‘degenerative disc disease’ (for context, I’m in my late 20s).
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