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Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

I could really use some prayers for tomorrow.

A few people on here know that I broke my hip/pelvic joint in 2009. I recovered, and up until last week, haven't had any issues. Last week, something was just "off". I had some pain, and that struck the fear of God into my heart, so I've not been running. Today I had an appointment at the health center (with a wonderful doc, by the way), and she took an xray, and thankfully didn't see a stress fracture or any kind of fracture. But, based on my history, and the fact that the type of fracture I had before (acetabular) is kind of hard to see on a regular xray, I'm having an MRI done tomorrow.

I can't tell you how scared and upset I am about the possibility of it being broken again, not only because of the injury, but because I have no family out here to take care of me if I need time off. It will also impact my ability to do my job. And it would likely mean a lifetime ban on running, which I can't imagine. Running is just about the only thing that has gotten me through the rough points in my life, and to lose that....I don't know what I'd do.

So if you can spare some thoughts, I'd really appreciate it.

Good thoughts being sent!

I know what you mean about not being able to bear the thought of the injury all over again. I had back surgery in 2006 and have been totally fine up until a car accident in Jan. Friday I was unable to move or bend or anything, I was doubling up on pain killers with it giving me no help. I saw my doctor today and we decided to go the injection route but I'm so afraid it is going to mean more surgery for me.

Hopefully both of us will wind up hearing good things!