Ultrasound results and follow-up

The team have my date of birth wrong, so when I step into the clinic and they check my information, they mis-hear me when I say 1988. When I'm laid down on the couch, the sonography assistant asks me whether I'm still at school or college...? I pause and confirm I'm twenty-six. They check my address and everyone laughs when they realise they've written 1998. I am both impressed and worried that I can still get away with looking 16 years old.

The sonographer proceeded to work over the affected area again and again, searching for answers. Unfortunately, she couldn't see enough. She confirmed that there were no muscle ruptures or tears, but there were inconsistencies. She suggested that an MRI be carried out to see exactly what's going on.

My follow-up appointment lasted 5 minutes and was told I need an MRI arthrogram and will be referred to a surgeon who will book in this appointment.

"Expect to wait another 6-8 weeks."

Tomorrow, tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow...

Well potentially!

Tomorrow I am booked in for my ultrasound at the hospital. I'm hoping the radiographer is able to tell me there and then what he or she can see in and around my hip. My follow-up appointment with the orthopaedic clinician is a few days afterwards where he will look at the results and suggest treatment or advise further investigation.

I have read so much online about scar tissue in cartilage and permanent damage, I'm so worried that I've damaged it past the point of return. Stupid internet.


I stopped having chiropractic a couple of weeks ago and have seen a significant drop in the pain and twinges in my lower back. Sometimes it aches but it feels a little stronger. My psoas aches and is difficult to stretch out. Right inside my groin, through the hip, down the thigh - front and side.

I'm getting all wobbly too. Which, in itself, is incredibly depressing. I do what I can (ie sod all) with the restrictions I have. I walk when I can, and try to fit something in before work. If I feel strong and stable enough I will hold a plank or two for 30 seconds each time. That's about as intense as it gets.

I walk up a little hill and I get out of puff. It's awful.

Roll on tomorrow. I can't wait.