Being eager to lend a hand to coworkers can be dangerous to your health, this is experience talking. Just reporting in for duty and being the newest employee, the determination to set a desirable and a respectable impression existed. Being most eager that in fact, the chance to volunteer in the task of moving a large piece of furniture down a flight of stairs had been quickly accepted. During the task the desk, slipped and fell, and with it myself. The desk tumbled down the stairs injuring multiple discs in the lower spine, as a result causing severe nerve damage to both lower extremities. Consequently, this event has altered life dramatically with the need of multiple operations, daily medications, and an unexpected adjustment in career path. The two major discs damaged in the incident were the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebra. Being severely herniated, the vertebra could no longer properly support the weight of the upper body and coupled with nerve damage, caused a slight drag of the left leg. Corrective procedures and operations became necessary to return mobility. The numerous surgeries and spinal epidurals were arduous, physically and mentally. Each painful procedure required bed rest for a prolonged period of time, with quite a few, follow up appointments. However, partnered with several hundreds of hours …show more content…
This routine has become second nature over the several years, without the prescriptions the discomfort would cause normal mobility to be challenging. An unfortunate side effect of a few of the medications can be weight gain, depression, nausea, and being prohibited from driving while under the influence. These medications negatively impact everyday life, making proper planning essential while under their effects. With this in mind, focusing on complicated tasks, such as essays and driving must be completed before the consumption of certain