I finally went to the optometrist today. I have had insurance for over a year now, but have dragged my heels on going for no other reason than I was overwhelmed with the choices in doctors. No one I knew could recommend anyone, so I was taking wild stabs in the dark. Earlier this week (birthdays always seem to spur me into action on these things) I finally sucked it up and just *picked* a doc. The office is close to where I do grocery and other shopping, I am familiar with the area, and I didn't know much else.
As it turns out, I picked a winner! I walked in, filled out some paperwork and was told that I could have a seat or look around. Of course I had to look around, as I've had the same (and apparently woefully out-of-date) frames for about an eternity now. The girl at the front desk immediately jumped up and asked if I knew what I was looking for--I gave her a few of my preferences, she shut me down (I was thinking I wanted to try frameless, but I hate nosepieces...turns out you can't have one without the other..go figure), and showed me some alternatives. I tried on about 10 or 15 different frames, but I ended up choosing the first or maybe second pair she showed me. This girl was good!
The doc was great too; a lot of fun to talk to, and of course seemed to know his eyes. My prescription has changed another fraction of a blip--good to know I'm holding steady--and I'll get to pick up my new specs in about a week. Wheeha.
Tomorrow...da.da.da....I'm going in for an MRI on my lower back. I complained (and cried) enough to my primary that she asked if I would like to have one. HELL YES. Hopefully they can tell me why I'm in pain every day of my life and can barely get out of bed some mornings. I'm a little nervous about it, as well as being excited as all get out. I'm excited that they might figure out what's going on so I can get it fixed, and afraid that they will find nothing visibly wrong and not know what to do with me. The horribly twisted part is that, after taking my ride (and crash) last Saturday morning, and hiking/climbing Bell Rock on Sunday, my back has felt better this week than it has in a long time. Obviously a sign that I *don't*, in fact, need to "moderate" my activity. I need to get out MORE! The Primary also prescribed physical therapy for my back and knee, so after I find out what's going on, I'm going to get that set up so I can get muscled up and avoid further injury.
Hooray for all those years of running track, playing soccer, swimming, and mt. biking.
2 comments:
I hope they can get to the bottom of your back problem. (No pun intended, darn it.)
It is always better to know what health problems, if any, you have. Usually they can be treated easier the earlier they are discovered.
I am positive you have shared the results of your strenuous exercise with you doctor. It is helpful for them to know those things too. After all, it is your body and you know it better than anybody, even Russell. lol
Exercise is an amazing thing. It leaves our bodies tired and used, but when we've recooperated it makes it feel empowered and strong.
Finding good doctors, eye docs, ob/gyn, etc is an important part of life! We are lucky and have found all of the above.
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