[scuzdriver]

Hi all! I just found out that I have a herniated disc in my lower back. Being a fireman, this really puts a damper on my work! I'm going to try an epidural steroid injection so hopefully that will stave off any surgury. Please pray for healing. I've been dealing with this since July. Thanks.

[Fumblerooskies]

My prayers are with you...I've been there with the back issues.

[PAmedic]

agreed- finally had mine x-rayed and was diagnosed w/ degenerative arthritis.

know EXACTLY what you're going thru at work- falling off tailboards will do that to ya.

hang in there brother

[Sly Fox]

Its the Old Hag scourge.

I think all of us of a certain age have a strong appreciation of your situation. You can count on prayers from Houston.

[cheerbren]

Praying for the epidural to work!

[scuzdriver]

Thanks guys I reall appreciate the prayers! I can't get in until 11/21 so I'm praying for a miracle before then.

[grm]

Praying here. Back trouble is about as bad as it gets.

[scuzdriver]

I'm getting my epidural today. Sure hope it works! Thanks again for the prayers!

[Sly Fox]

Still praying in Texas.

[scuzdriver]

Ok I got my shot! I'd say it has helped with alot of my pain! woo hoo! I still have some, but I'm praising God that most of it has eased up. Thanks so much for all of your prayers, and for continued healing.

[PAmedic]

that's great news! hoping I can get the same type of relief in the near future.

Then again, as a chaueffer- I'm thinking you don't have any heavy lifting ANYWAY

seriously- glad you're better.

[scuzdriver]

You are right PA, I am sheltered from alot of the grunt work! It has saved me from missing any work. 14 years and still no sick time used!

[PAmedic]

well done