Catching Up

Wow. I haven't posted anything in a really long time. Bad me. I haven't felt all that hot this month. It started on June 2 with extremely painful back pains that over time spread to my chest. I had some anxiety about what may or may not be happening inside of me, and that anxiety finally prompted me to take myself to the ER on June 8. (Ok, I didn't take myself...Kathleen dropped me off, but I made the decision that that is where I needed to go).
The ER wasn't too busy at 8:15a when I got there, and I saw the triage nurse right away. Then they had me go and sit in the waiting room. I sure was glad I had brought a book (I can't remember the title, but it was a mystery by Erica Spindler). I had an EKG which turned out to be normal. Then more waiting. Blood tests came next, and then back to waiting. The ER had filled up a lot by this point. There were some interesting conversations going on behind me. Some people really don't care who might hear them. I was entertained to say the least.
The resident called me in to the back room again and was talking about how my EKG and blood tests and X-rays were clear...and I stopped her and said "ummm, I haven't had any X-rays yet". She looked a little surprised, and then took me straight to X-ray. By this time, Nola had come to sit with me, and I was happy for the company. Finally, about 5 hours after going in, the resident called me back and assured me that MY x-rays were clear, and I could go. She suggested getting a family doctor to follow up. (Thanks to other good friends, I was able to find a clinic that was taking new patients...of course, the earliest appointment I could get was July 7).
Unfortunately, the pain in my chest didn't ease up. I was comforted knowing I wasn't having a heart attack, but wanted answers as to what was happening. Luckily, I have been blessed with great friends who have great suggestions,and who listen to me ramble on in a worried state, and when I wondered if seeing a chiropractor might help, Sheree was there to tell me she thought that was a good idea. She even suggested that I see Dr. McKenna. I looked him up and he was able to see me June 10.
I've had 5 treatments so far, and am happy to announce that I am virtually pain free. He discovered that one of my ribs on the right side was out (stemming from an injury I got a few years ago while at a Dixie Chicks concert). He's an amazing guy. And I am SO THANKFUL for being led to him. I'm even happier to be feeling well.