still...

Following his lead and staying positive.

My first post urging you to join me in my positive thoughts for good positive things was prompted by a feeling of dread in my gut that I couldn't (but wanted to) ignore.

It started with a backache...

Over the past year or so, hubby's been plagued with back pain that comes and goes and moves around and back again. His doctor says exercise, it's all due to age, blah blah blah... Fast forward to 2 weeks ago and another visit to the doc. This time, after a few months of pretty constant pain and an explanation to the kindly doctor that it HURTS too much to exercise maybe I should try physical therapy, an MRI is ordered.

Next day, hubby has the MRI. I come home from work to the phone ringing. The imaging center just talked to the doc. He wants him back for another look - with contrast.

(now I'm thinking...they found something. this can only mean they found something.) Hence, the request for good positive thoughts.

Next day, back in the big machine. The doctor called hubby soon after. Some sort of infection or inflammation was found in and around his spine. This is abnormal, in case you were wondering.

We've been to 2 specialists. They explain a few possibilities. Tb (are you kidding?), some unknown inflammation or infection (more likely), or tumor (i am NOT going there).

Looks like in the next few days a biopsy will be ordered to have a look at what might be going on.
That's the short story.

Good thoughts, positive vibes, and prayers are welcome...