Chronic illness sucks [View all]

Difficult spinal tap a month ago (5 pokes to get it in; apparently my anatomy is 'unusual'). Since then I've developed new extreme lumbar pain and lower GI symptoms. So now more tests. Off for x-rays and blood work later today, likely MRI next week.

I can barely manage what I already have; the thought of yet another long-term issue is terrifying. Needless to say, stress, depression, and anxiety have all spiked.

Thanks for listening.