~He Wants Me To See A Doctor-Ha!~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
Valdosta, Georgia
April 20, 2016 1:28pm CST
So...for those that don't know me well I go to the doctor for 2 reasons...One is when I am in labor-and even then I wait until the last possible minute. The second reason is if I literally feel like I am dying. That's it.
I am not stubborn with most things but seeing a doctor is something I am very stubborn about.
My husband was rubbing my back the other night and he said oh my gosh now I see why your back has been hurting. I asked why. He said there is a bulge at the bottom of your back near your spine. I felt my lower back and yeah it's there. He is extremely worried and every day is on me asking, did you call a doctor yet? I don't know why he even asks because he already knows the answer.
It hurts but I have dealt with natural labor 4 times-I think I will be okay, and I know I can handle the pain... Not running to the doctor anytime soon. 
Unless he drags me by my hair, that's about the only way. Lol.
Unless he drags me by my hair, that's about the only way. Lol.42 people like this
43 responses
@Mike197602 (15514)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr 16
A bulge that has appeared in your spine and you're not going to the doctor
That's two things and both begin with s...stupid and stubborn...no offence meant
It's actually beyond stupid it is insane...GO TO THE DOCTOR.
Hey I could do a challenge on this...words for people that don't go to the doctor with a bulge in their spine challenge....
That's two things and both begin with s...stupid and stubborn...no offence meant
It's actually beyond stupid it is insane...GO TO THE DOCTOR.
Hey I could do a challenge on this...words for people that don't go to the doctor with a bulge in their spine challenge....7 people like this
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
Well it's not on my spine per se, it's just near it. I think it's just a knot or something. It's okay lots of people think I'm stupid when it comes to not going to the doctor.
And don't you dare do that challenge! 
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@Mike197602 I hate it when your right! 
I do have to think about it a little bit first though because I really, really hate doctors. But I know I should go because I want to be here for my children. 
I do have to think about it a little bit first though because I really, really hate doctors. But I know I should go because I want to be here for my children. 1 person likes this
@Mike197602 (15514)
• United Kingdom
20 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies go to the doctor then
In all seriousness you really should get that checked out.
I hate the doctors too and haven't seen one for over ten years but even I would go if I had a bulge anywhere.
It may be nothing but if it is causing pain it may be something...think of your kids.
If it was something nasty and you don't get it treated the impact on your family could be terrible.
In all seriousness you really should get that checked out.
I hate the doctors too and haven't seen one for over ten years but even I would go if I had a bulge anywhere.
It may be nothing but if it is causing pain it may be something...think of your kids.
If it was something nasty and you don't get it treated the impact on your family could be terrible.3 people like this
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Apr 16
From someone who has very serious spine injuries @LovingMyBabies , had I taken care of the original problem back in 2007 (chiropractor or compression therapist), I wouldn't be almost paralyzed today. The L4 and L5 (lower lumbar) were out of place. I figured considering all the outside work I do here at my property would straighten it out. I now have 6 mm left between the spinal cord and the spine itself. All the vertebrae have collapsed upon each other and I have no sponges left between any of the vertebrae. The ones in my lower Thorasic region are 1" from the front of my body and the Cervical are all broken like chalk. Please don't wait.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@nanette64 I am so sorry for all you have went through. =( From what you said here I think I am going to have to get it checked because I definitely don't want to become paralyzed. I have 4 children who I have to take care of each day.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@nanette64 Yeah I agree its a good idea to go even if I don't want to.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies Better to be safe now then very sorry later. Since you have to do a lot of movement: bending, stooping, reaching, lifting; with your kids, it's a good idea.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@Marcyaz I definitely don't want them to be without me, I know they need me. If it gets worse I told him I would get it checked. Right now it doesn't feel horrible, if it stops me from doing my daily things I will be getting checked.
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@yukimori (10149)
• United States
20 Apr 16
If you're not going to go to the doctor, at least see a chiropractor. It could be something as simple as a disc that's slightly out of place and a knotted muscle. They can do an x-ray and make sure it's not something more serious that requires medical attention, anyway.
You know there are back problems that can worsen over time and lead to things like paralysis if not treated properly, right? Not trying to get all worst-case scenario on you, but you owe it to your kids to be the healthiest mom you can be.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@Yukimori Yeah I am going to have it checked just in case. I don't want it to lead to further problems down the road.
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@yukimori (10149)
• United States
20 Apr 16
@Mike197602 I get temporary relief from my fibromyalgia symptoms with chiropractic treatments. It got to be a bit too expensive to continue, unfortunately... I could get a day or two of relief from each session.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@Marlina Yeah I am going to get it checked just in case.
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@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
21 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies Its probably something totally simple but that is a wise choice.
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14682)
• Torrington, Connecticut
20 Apr 16
I would still have it checked out, better safe than sorry and im like you, I hate hospitals and dealing with doctors
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Off topic but every time I see your name I get hungry-I can't figure out why...
Back on topic, I cannot stand doctors or hospitals! I end up feeling worse after I go than before I went. If it limits what I do then I will go.
Back on topic, I cannot stand doctors or hospitals! I end up feeling worse after I go than before I went. If it limits what I do then I will go.2 people like this
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14682)
• Torrington, Connecticut
20 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies I feel the same, hopefully it isnt nothing serious though
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I hope not but nanette64 has made me change my mind...
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@celticeagle (170742)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Apr 16
If it could possibly be a tumor or growth of some kind the doctor can evaluate it and remove it. If you let it go it could become very serious.
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@Hatley (163773)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies good you made a wise decisio do it for your family dear hugs
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@celticeagle (170742)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies ....Yeah, I have a weird bump in my lower back and the doctor said it was nothing. Sure feels like something to me. So best to check.
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@celticeagle I know I thought about that with what everyone is saying so I am going to go. Hopefully it's nothing serious-I pray.
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@infatuatedbby (94912)
• United States
20 Apr 16
I don't like visiting the doctor either unless I am really sick. As far as being in labor I have no clue, never been pregnant but you're a trooper for having 4 kids naturally!
I hope your back feels better. I am worried about the bulge too! Is it swollen or anything?? OR bruised?
I hope your back feels better. I am worried about the bulge too! Is it swollen or anything?? OR bruised?2 people like this
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@Infatuatedbby Yeah I'm not a fan of doctors at all! Thank you, it was tough but I proved to myself i could do it. =)
Thanks I hope so too. Its swollen but not bruised. It feels really hard and hurts when its touched or when I do a lot during the day.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@Teep11 Yeah I am one of those people! I can't stand doctors, I am terrified of what they might do or say. If it stops me from doing what I usually do then I am going to go but until then I doubt it.
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@davidalicea100 (3495)
• Merced, California
20 Apr 16
Hope you are o.k. can't always trust a doctor some are stupid.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@davidalicea Thank you. I hope so too. I'm not feeling overly worried just yet about it. If it hurts to do the smallest of things I might go but right now I feel like I can handle it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Apr 16
@davidalicea100 Lol. Don't you hate it when he's right?
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@davidalicea100 (3495)
• Merced, California
20 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies Forget what i said listen to what Mike said lol
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@LeaPea2417 (37471)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Apr 16
I hope is not serious, I do think you should have it checked out by a doctor.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@Leapea2417 Thanks, I hope not either. Half the reason I am scared is because I can't handle bad news, not health wise.
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@LeaPea2417 (37471)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies I agree, I don't handle bad health news well either.
@cintol (11261)
• United States
21 Apr 16
I never liked doctors either, but there are some reasons to get checked out. I ended up having a spinal fusion because I had problems with my back and ignored it for too long. It wouldn't hurt to at least have it looked at, that way if there is a problem, you will know how not to irritate it. Good luck
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@cintol I am going to get it checked, because there are things that can happen if it's something serious and I wait too long. Your the second person that has had problems from waiting too long that I just found out about. Thank you.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
21 Apr 16
No problem, I just don't wish what I have had on anyone and your young, take care of it early just in case.
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@Jahunt Yeah I'm going to go to the doctor...reluctantly 
Thanks, I hope so too!
Thanks, I hope so too!1 person likes this
@jahunt (1380)
• United States
22 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies I hope all turns out well. Keep us posted!
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@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
21 Apr 16
I'm a doctor procrastinator too. This reminds me that I must break down and go to the doctor to get my sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol checked. Eventually our problem gets so bad we have to go to the hospital or doctors. Or in my case the dentist. Thank goodness the docs are there when we need them. If that back continues to hurt and that knot gets bigger, be brave and GET TO THAT DOCTOR. Something IS TELLING ME YOU'LL BE OKAY.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@db20747 Well I hope you get to the doctor as well. I am going to get it checked-just in case. And I will just pray it's nothing serious. I hope you will be well too. =)
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@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
21 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies Thnx. This tooth won't last a minute longer.
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@MGjhaud I am going to. I hope its not serious too, thank you.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
21 Apr 16
I did not go to the doctor either and then my heath got so bad. Now I must go to the doctor.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
27 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies I understand about being afraid! I have had so many bad reports, I know what you mean by being scared.
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@slund2041 I'm sorry your health is not good. I am scared to go because I fear pain and also I am scared of what their going to tell me.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@yalul070 Yeah I am going to get it checked, just in case.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
21 Apr 16
Wonder what that is, you really should get it checked out, if something minor, it can be controlled before it could get out of hand. I have to admit I have been the same way about things. If I would have went sooner, i would have saved money and surgeries.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@CookieMonster46 Yeah I am going to get it checked just to make sure its nothing serious. I do have 4 children who need me. I don't want whatever it is to get worse because I am scared.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
23 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies I haven't been here in days, I hope everything is alright with you.
@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@sallypup That sounds really painful!
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@sallypup (62601)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Apr 16
@LovingMyBabies Sometimes. Especially on stairs.
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Apr 16
Umm I think this maybe another reason to see a doc, I think you should add it to your list and go get checked out. Really.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Apr 16
@Fishtiger58 Yeah I'm going to get it checked after reading everyone's opinions here.
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