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I usually believe that there is a reason behind most things in life but I wish I knew the reason behind the year of tough luck that I've had... maybe I'll see it when I make it through the other side.
Most of you know about my 14 month struggle with an injury, and finally I have found someone who has given me hope of getting it fixed.
I dared to start thinking of a time scale for getting back into marathon and ultra running.
But then the rug was pulled from under me once again.
I've been under a neurologist for a few years now for various problems, undergone loads of tests, and finally had a head and neck CT and then an MRI.
Following the MRI scan I had a letter saying I'd been referred to neuro surgical. I went for my appointment with the surgeon yesterday and he said that the scan revealed that my spinal cord is being pinched at 3 separate vertibrae in my neck and also that there is quite advanced arthritis in my neck. I will definitely need surgery but the surgeon is willing to leave it and review the rate of deterioration in 3 months time.
We talked about running and when he realised how much of a runner I am he became cautious. When I told him of my dream to run Comrades (which incidently was planned for this year until the injury in my leg changed everything) he said that if I want to do something like that then it would need to be sooner rather than later. I didn't want to ask but I suspect that goes for marathons too.
At the moment I'm swinging from feeling really low because it looks like the end of long distance running, and trying to remain positive because you hear of people suffering from horrible illnesses or having horrific accidents, coming back and doing amazing things.
But I need help to stay positive, because I'm finding it really difficult right now. I can't let this beat me. Do you have any inspiration that I can use....please
It looks like my brain is ok though...so maybe they are looking at someone elses scan
Most of you know about my 14 month struggle with an injury, and finally I have found someone who has given me hope of getting it fixed.
I dared to start thinking of a time scale for getting back into marathon and ultra running.
But then the rug was pulled from under me once again.
I've been under a neurologist for a few years now for various problems, undergone loads of tests, and finally had a head and neck CT and then an MRI.
Following the MRI scan I had a letter saying I'd been referred to neuro surgical. I went for my appointment with the surgeon yesterday and he said that the scan revealed that my spinal cord is being pinched at 3 separate vertibrae in my neck and also that there is quite advanced arthritis in my neck. I will definitely need surgery but the surgeon is willing to leave it and review the rate of deterioration in 3 months time.
We talked about running and when he realised how much of a runner I am he became cautious. When I told him of my dream to run Comrades (which incidently was planned for this year until the injury in my leg changed everything) he said that if I want to do something like that then it would need to be sooner rather than later. I didn't want to ask but I suspect that goes for marathons too.
At the moment I'm swinging from feeling really low because it looks like the end of long distance running, and trying to remain positive because you hear of people suffering from horrible illnesses or having horrific accidents, coming back and doing amazing things.
But I need help to stay positive, because I'm finding it really difficult right now. I can't let this beat me. Do you have any inspiration that I can use....please
It looks like my brain is ok though...so maybe they are looking at someone elses scan