More Medical Anecdotes

I feel off my horse, Laela, about 5 weeks ago - my fault, not hers, I was feeling ****y and asked her to do something stupid and she refused. She was a very good girl and just stood there when I hit the ground, though. Had she bolted, I would not writing this to you all... at any rate, my back hurt worse and worse as the days and weeks went by so finally went to the doctor, who took some xrays - I have some major degeneration of the spinal chord going on, and loss of bone. The doctor said it looks as if my body is eating the bone - he told me to triple my intake of calcium. Here's the kicker: I've been diagnosed with scerliosis of the spine - my spine is curved like an S-hook. He said it has probably been like that since I was a kid - no one has ever diagnosed this or even commented on my posture, other than the old familiar, "sit up straight!" No wonder my horse tracks to the left or right when i'm trying to ride her on a straight line. The scerliosis is something I've had for many years apparently; but the bone loss and degeneration of the spinal chord is definitely related to calcium deficiency. I've taken my vitamins religiously - never missed a day - since my surgery. There are quite a few of us on the Board alone with back issues - I sure wish Connie would check in and give us an update - and Marilyn, what's going on with your back issues? I keep thinking God never gives us more than we can handle ... Maureen