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How funny is this?
So I was a theatre major in college. I was an actor and director in NYC until I became a cripple. (Booo being a cripple)
I still get casting notices from my school and I got one today from an alumni who's now an LA casting director to be Flo's, from the Progressive commercials, assistant. They're looking for:
"Progressive is currently seeking someone who is friendly, hard working, and loves insurance to join Flo as her new assistant."
Because everyone LOOOOOVES insurance.
Re: How funny is this?
LOL
So Cassie, was I not around when the story was told about what happened to your back or have you not shared? I was just curious as to what happened, if it's not prying.
No not prying at all,especially since I *** and whine here about it all the time (thank you all for being so paitent).
(Feel free to skip if you know the long and boring story!)
My last vertabrae was fractured when I was a teenager. I don't even know when, probably when I was horse back riding. It's actually a very common injury that 5% of the population has, but never really notices. But because I also have minor scolisis, it was aggrevated. My pain started in college, but it didn't get bad until I graduated. Over the past three years, it's progressed to the point that I'm in pain on a daily basis.
So in July, I had surgery to fuse my the fracture, which did eliminate a lot of leg pain that I was having, but it's taking a very long time for the nerves to heal. And in physical therapy I'm discovering that unfortunately, my scoliosis is more of a problem than I thought. And I have some other ridiculous issues with my shoulders and hips because I'm ridiculously flexible. My body is really annoying. I was just able to return to work full time two months ago.
But it seem like I am getting better, very slowly. Instead of daily pain on the level of 7-8, I'm down to 4-5 and I do occasionally have pain free days (which are lovely). From my physical therapy sessions, I've come to the conclusion that that I'm probably just going to have to be in crazy good shape for the rest of my life, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Now if my stupid insurance company would just approve more visits, I could get back to PT and continue getting better! (so no, I don't exactly love insurance.
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Aww, ok. I'm really sorry you are going through this.
I can feel your pain on a short term basis. I had slight pain in my back (scale 3) since high school bc I hurt it playing sports. It was no big thing and I eventually went to a chiropractor for adjustments and started to feel better.
Then the car accident happened. Right after that, I was in such sever pain. Even with my medication I was an 8 minimum. That lasted for about 2 weeks then I was about a 5 on my meds, but off meds, still very high. I started going back to work but only part time. It took over a month before I could work full time. I'm finally starting to get better and say I'm about a 3 - 4 on the pain scale. The chiropractor said I should be healed up soon and will just need semi-annual check ups to make sure nothing's coming out of place.
Anyway! My point is that I have a slight inclination of what you're going through and understand the HELL that it is. I'm really sorry you have to go through it. If you ever need someone to chat with, I'm here to listen. I know there's not much I can do, but sometimes an understanding shoulder is all you need
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Aw, thanks Hudys. It's kind of nice to find people who truely understand what I'm going through (like I know Karrey has terrible back problems too). It's hard for some people to understand that what it's like to deal with chronic pain on a daily basis. Sometimes people tell me, "Oh, I know what it's like. I pulled a muscle in my back. It hurts for like 3 days!" And while I appreciate that they're trying to sympathize, it's nothing like that. The constant pain just wears on you to a point that you can barely deal with simple things, like going to work or showering or dressing yourself or even getting out of bed.
Although, I have to say, more often than not, the people in my life have been amazingly supportive. I get a lot more people saying things like, "Oh, I hurt my back once and it was terrible. I can't imagine what that's like everyday." You ladies have been great. Sometimes I just need to whine about how it sucks and how I'm scared this is the way it'll always be . . . and you guys are always so nice to me. I really appreciate it.
I hope you start feeling better soon. I know how exhausting it is to try to carry out a normal life when you feel awful. Physical therapy has helped me a lot. Strengthening my core has starting to make a big difference. I'm hoping to get into more yoga and pilates when I move. I'm glad your doctor want to check on you regularly . . . It's important to catch these kind of things before they get really bad. I wish I had gotten help sooner. Sometimes I miss the person I was before the pain.
I know, I think she's adorable. I kind of want to do it just on the crazy chance that I'll get to meet her.
I know, I think she's adorable. I kind of want to do it just on the crazy chance that I'll get to meet her.
Thanks Cassie. I didn't mean to turn it into a story about me
. I just wanted to let you know I understood what you're going through.
I apprecaite your good thoughts to me though. I am actually doing pretty well. Sadly working out is what makes it hurt worse, but I want to strength it and be healthy, so I am going for it.
Hope many of your days are "good" days as the dr.s call them. And hopefully you will be fully (or close to fully) recovered soon!