Herniated disk - OUCHIE! (Patreon)
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Hello, my beautiful Patrons.
I had to go to the emergency room today, due to extreme pain in my lower back, right leg, and foot. This pain started about a week ago, and at first, it was diagnosed as a pinched L5 nerve, but the ER doctor that saw me today confirmed that it's more than that and that I do in fact have a herniated disc.
The pain is NOT FUN... and there's no miracle cure for this. Just rest and constant, small bouts of exercise and stretches to try and ease out the tension in my leg. Sure, drugs help mitigate the pain, but I'm not comfortable sitting, standing, or lying down for very long. It's all very awkward and annoying.
I think this is my body giving me some signs. You know me, I tend to think of myself as an art machine, but the truth is I'm only (sadly) human! LOL!
The ER doctor told me to ease up -- and he was not the first doc to tell me this sort of thing. So, my quest for balance in my work-life continues. If only I weren't so CONSUMED by my need to create my art! LOL!
I'm letting you know this because I've been kinda quiet these past couple of days, and I just need you to please bear with me.
I still have many goodies to come this month -- art that was completed before I F**KED up my back -- and slowly but surely, I'm sure things will fall back into place with my body, and then I can reassess how I'm doing things.
For now, I promise you, I'm gonna do the best I can to heal up properly and to rest as much as possible. And coming up this week, I'll be releasing the next HOMOCLIX ART for you to enjoy. I'm NOT abandoning you, I just may not be quite as prolific while I deal with this health situation.
But don't you worry, I'll be back on my feet in no time. Ah, the power of positive thinking, right? LOL!
Much love to you all -- you are ALL amazing and I appreciate you TONS!
SMOOCHES -- Patrick XOXOX