I Have My Diagnosis, Finally!!!....Orig. blogged on 4/27/09

I HAVE MY DIAGNOSIS!!!!! Finally.... Well everyone, I finally got the words I have waited to hear for 5 years and 3 days. I have a name for what has caused me major pain and discomfort for that long. I have Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction/Sacroiliitis. I received a corticosteroid injection from my Pain Management doctor, in my sacroiliac joint, a week and a half ago and my pain has minimized approx. 75%. God, what a good feeling that is. I was able to make the drive down to my daughters once again with very little discomfort and it felt so good. I was pretty rusty on my driving skills as Mike had done the major share of driving us down there for the past few years. I was able to play with my grandsons without having major pain the day after. I saw my doctor this morning for a re-evaluation and she said "I am going to give you a name for what you have endured and wanted for these past few years." And she did. I don't think I have quit smiling since. I do have physical therapy ahead of me to strengthen the muscles around my pelvic area and I pray it helps as the next step is possibly a pelvic fusion surgery. I am thinking I really don't want that. It has been a hard road and I have been through hell and back with the pain issues and dealing with emotional issues and such. It is a great relief to know I am not mental and the pain is real. Will keep you updated. For now, I am gonna stay positive and work as hard as I can to fix it.