Jody's Fresh Start

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Jody's Fresh Start

This Episode began in  July, 2019 I Fell backwards down 8 stairs at home. Unfortunately  Lower Back was Injured?   As you can imagine, I was scared.  My Legs were affected with the spine's trauma. My Back Did Spasm for Several Days after my tumble. I could only lie in bed for days; probably slept. Using Cool Packs, and Just Resting for Days Was My Life. How I managed I don't remember? Eventually ...
I did have appointments with Neurologist and Orthopedic MD's, Hoping for Some Answers.  Contrast MRI's ordered to Explain more of the Situation. I Did Fracture my Mid and Lower Back with the Fall. Those areas control your balance to stand, walk!  but More was Discovered. After Appointments with Two Neurosurgeons, No Medical Answers for Jody! There Were No Definite Tests. Now  Hoping for some Direction!  Probably have New Options through NorthShore's Hospital in Glenbrook., referred to a Neurologist there! Neurologist ordered MRI's to define the neuro-spinal damage. I'm Sharing My Story so Friends Can Help with Their Donation. Help from You will Inspire Me to Push Ahead. There is so much I have left to do! Teaching is my Goal,  I have 35 years of experience to share. Drawing from ancient herbal and medical science we can find answers to your questions.
Where Else To Begin But with My Friends like you!  Aug 30, 2020: As the year passed bye, my hopes were skeptical. Neurologist suggested prescriptions were possible? although not very positive. More Rest and Relaxation and Just Continue to Strengthen My Back! My Left Hip and Leg were Weakened so Climbing Stairs Requires More Work! Neurologist's diagnosis is that my terrible situation is primarily due to Multiple Sclerosis, which means Take it Easy! SO It's a Double. This chronic condition of MS  surfaced years ago but was mild. I start Each Day with Cycling and then later,  Exercise.  My Plans are Simple while I Am 'At Home'.  I am Stuck at Home with a Purpose! Join Me? Stay Well for You and your Family.  

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Jody Speckman
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Chicago, IL
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