I've had more MRIs than I can count.  Have you ever had one?  It's one of those things that can be very intimidating at first, then tedious and finally (after you get into the double digits) another part of the woodwork of life.  I actually am scheduled for 3 MRIs this week and due to a clerical snafu, had to reschedule the first two (which were supposed to occur yesterday) for later in the week.  Today they did my thoracic spine, which is my least favorite MRI to get.  I'm not sure why.  Maybe because you have to lie perfectly still for an hour and there's nothing to sort of hold you in place.  Or maybe because I tend to tense up my upper back when I know that's where they're looking.  Who knows?  All I know is that the procedure itself was not a huge deal, and the nurse and technician were very friendly and kind.  But there was one moment that has been sticking with me today.  As the technician was placing me in the machine and covering me in sheets, propping up my legs, etc. he was making idle chat... about my job, my life, the progression of my disease... and at one point he sort of blurted out "YOU'RE STILL WORKING?!!?" with a sort of incredulous tone.  It was one of those weird MS moments that always give me pause.  It's so easy for people to project their own ideas and experience with the illness, reacting in ways that are not always easy to handle on the receiving end.  He didn't mean to stir up all of my fears about the future and how long I'll be able to work at my present (and pretty demanding) profession.  Who knows why he said it.  All I know is that it's the Pea tonight and I am the Princess and sleep feels like it's a million miles away...

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