Today is not good.

[gridlore]

Yesterday Kiri managed to get us into see a NP at Kaiser. We took the X-rays over, and proceeded to have the worst experience yet with these tools. The NP refused to listen, interrupted, and complained that we were confusing her with the idea that yes, I originally hurt my back, but now something else is going on. She flat out refused to touch the X-rays, meaning I had to complete sets (including chest films) in the same day. Anybody need a semi-mobile night light?

Today, after walking less than a thousand feet yesterday, I can barely move my legs. And the NP from Hell calls to say they don't see anything wrong on my films. Of course, she didn't order films of my hips, just the chest and back. I don't know whether to go on a killing spree or just cry.

I now have an appointment Wednesday with my doctor, and I am not leaving that room without a plan to figure out why i cannot walk. Because walking, y'know, is kind of important? I really don't care if this is something permanently debilitating, we've made plans for that eventuality before. I just want to know what is going on, what can we do to slow it/reverse it, and what my outlook is.

On a happier note, got around to watching MST3K - The Prince of Space last night.Damn, I love really bad movies. Next five up in the Netflix Queue for me:

Spirited Away

Sid & Nancy

Captain Blood

The Usual Suspects

The Seventh Seal

Comments

[lisa-marli.livejournal.com]

I still think it is a pinched nerve. You need a cat scan to see soft tissue damage not x-rays. And you need the entire cord, head to tail scanned to find the guilty party.
NPs are not known for thinking beyond the box. If they could think beyond the box, they would become doctors. I don't like going to them either, unless its a box thing.
*hugs* and good luck.

[(Anonymous)]

I don't know the full story of what you've had happen wrt your back and such. But it sounds as frustrating as what my GF and I have been through. Seems like the Drs in the area do not know what to do with back problems or something.

I'm a bit surprised they're just shooting Xrays however. Only an MRI can show soft tissue issues. (Well, ok, its Kaiser and xrays are cheap.)

As for the arthritis, apparently anyone over about mid 40 or so will show signs of it on an xray. So if its only signs, its probably normal. If they saw something more involved, then maybe its meaningful.

Good luck and heal up soon!

[kengr]

Time to check the Kaiser website and start the grievance process.

[robertprior.livejournal.com]

NP?

[supersniffles.livejournal.com]

Nurse Practioner.

[robertprior.livejournal.com]

How is this different from "nurse"?

[taschoene.livejournal.com]

An advanced degree in nursing (beyond that required to be a registered nurse) and the ability to write precriptions and order diagnostic tests. Legally, NPs can stand in for doctors in most routine medical situations, though they don't have either the depth or breath of education of a real MD.

[benkenobigal.livejournal.com]

It's a pity you couldn't tell the NP to get bent and get someone else who...I don't know...actually listened to you! I'm sorry you're still feeling poorly and I hope you're better soon.

The Usual Suspects is one of my favorite movies. It's called a 'guy film', but I love it! Hope you do, too.