Today I spent hours icing my neck and an hour in PT. I'm having some nerve issues and was in so much pain of late, I can barely do anything! Yesterday was the first day without pain meds, but still not out of the woods. I also need to do exercises for my terrible posture. I find those extremely hard having spent 55 years slumped over!
Sorry to hear that, nerve pain can be so incredibly nasty. Glad your off the meds too, congratulations! PTs a real pain but I just experienced my first episode of pain that didn't come from trama. Tells me I need more PT.
Had a cervical epidural last week and off 60% of meds. The PT stinks but when I can go back I have to do it. I too spend 30 years at a desk hunched over. Thought when I quit working with my back I'd wouldn't have posture issues, ha what a cruel joke. Hoping your well soon.
So sorry Dash man.
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Luckily few people ever have to understand what happens in these type injuries. I'm in the same way, surgery is not an option.
LinCella, yes the epidural helped greatly. I understand about 50% respond positive to them. As you know that "special pain" will give you the courage to say "I don't care, just do something".
Life goes on and we learn to live with the pain. I'm very fortunate to have found good doctors who understand what is going on. I get pain meds just by asking, though they were reluctant at first until I earned their trust by not over doing it. I've pretty much decided to stay where I'm at for a while because of these doctors, though a warmer winter climate is tempting. DW is always supportive and that is the most important thing needed to keep a positive outlook.
Dash man, here is a book I am currently reading about neuroplasticity. It describes how our brains can adapt to various challenges, including pain. You might find it interesting.
http://www.amazon.ca/Brains-Way-Hea...1_twi_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426107979&sr=1-1
Dash man, here is a book I am currently reading about neuroplasticity. It describes how our brains can adapt to various challenges, including pain. You might find it interesting.
http://www.amazon.ca/Brains-Way-Hea...1_twi_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426107979&sr=1-1
Gumby - Good for you, I am waiting until the last minute as I owe Uncle Sam.
Dash man, here is a book I am currently reading about neuroplasticity. It describes how our brains can adapt to various challenges, including pain. You might find it interesting.
http://www.amazon.ca/Brains-Way-Hea...1_twi_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426107979&sr=1-1
I took a brief spin around the neighborhood and it seemed much better, but not 100% on big potholes. I may have to replace the lower control arms to completely silence any clunking. Those are a much harder part to replace and require an alignment afterward.Is the clunk gone?
Workin' in the garden. Just 6 months ago I was doing equally physical work at my construction job - but these days I do it with a smile on my face. This is so much more rewarding and will be more so if my veggies actually grow.