06-19-2017, 06:29 PM
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Pixie's Resident Reptile
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Central MD, USA
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Yes, I've been away
In the past couple of weeks I have:
1. Had a visit with the ortho-dude. My degenerative disc disease is back, this time in my lower back, with pain radiating to my upper thighs, rather than neck/shoulders. I'm now on a couple of different meds, a muscle relaxer & a steroid. The pain level varies widely throughout the day.
2. Ortho-dude said I could go do the nature walks that I do for the first of the two back-to-back camping events I typically staff in early June. Those "propbably" wouldn't make things any worse. So I went, and he seems to have been correct in that assessment.
3. Had two physical therapy appointments.
4. Did not have the 'net connection I thought I would have at the campground; hence, didn't manage to keep up with my 100 years ago today in history posts. Will be catching up on those as I can; will be posting four after I finish this note.
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06-19-2017, 09:45 PM
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Huggable!
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Northeast coast, USA
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So sorry to hear you have such pain. Whats in the plans for the future? Can your back be fixed?
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06-20-2017, 02:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: West central Illinois
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Our prayers and best wishes are with you, gekkogecko. Glad your camping trip went well and the next 100 or so will do even better. Just take care of yourself.
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06-21-2017, 04:50 PM
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Pixie's Resident Reptile
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Teddy Bear
So sorry to hear you have such pain. Whats in the plans for the future? Can your back be fixed?
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Well, when this happened to me back in 2010, I had to have neuro-surgery. Pretty much took care of the problem until about 6 weeks ago: this time around, it's in my lower back, rather than upper. Ortho-dude says no surgery this time, so let's hope he's right, and things get better with the meds & PT.
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06-21-2017, 11:07 PM
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Hey if the pain continues downward you'll be able to tell someone they're a real pain in the ass and mean it! Well I hope it doesn't move but the meds and PT chases it right outta town!!
Wishing you a speedy, pain free recovery.
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06-22-2017, 02:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
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I'll vote with you on that one, Teddy! Just take good care of yourself, GG!
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06-22-2017, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Maryland
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gekkogecko,
I hope you and your medical staff find the right mix of treatments for your condition.
John
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