Glad to hear that you are steadily improving, it is nice you are regaining some mobility. It is challenging when there is no diagnosis but it is great that you are getting results from the PT.
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You have my sympathies, Jesse. I’ve been through something quite similar on a couple occasions, and recovered. You will, too.
Somebody told me there's a pool. What's the over-under? I just hope I'm still around to collect if I win. My wife told me not to buy any green bananas and I'm still fuzzy on what she meant.
Honestly there are days I'm not sure of my name. If my spouse didn't pin my address onto my windbreaker every morning when I go to work I'd be a silver alert right now.
Just a little update. From not being able to walk more than 20 feet, and only in excruciating pain, I managed to walk a mile, with some discomfort but not a lot and with the aid of my trusty cane. It may have had something to do with the allure of an Indian lunch buffet about 1/2 a mile from my townhouse spurring me on. In any event, with Max walking alongside to steady me if needed, we made it to the restaurant, celebrated with a delicious meal, and walked back.
A couple of days later, my physical therapist took measurements and was very pleased with my progress. It’s still going to be months of doing the exercises, but things continue to improve.
Thanks again for your encouragement.
A couple of days later, my physical therapist took measurements and was very pleased with my progress. It’s still going to be months of doing the exercises, but things continue to improve.
Thanks again for your encouragement.
Are you sure it was an Indian buffet and not a Camel cigarette that provided the allure?
Pleased to read you are progressing. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you!Are you sure it was an Indian buffet and not a Camel cigarette that provided the allure?
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Pleased to read you are progressing. Keep up the good work!
I hated Camel cigarettes. Nat Sherman, Sobranie Chaliapin and Turkish on the other hand…
Also Gauloises, Disc Bleu.
Great news on the improvement and wonderful lunch. Congratulations that your perseverance is paying off. I hope you are encouraged as you continue the work.
Hang in there Jesse.
Back issues are so tedious, as are the back exercises. I recommend you keep them up, and continue walking that mile for Indian.
My thoughts are with you.
I haven't been on here for a good while. I'm sorry I missed this situation. I've always greatly enjoyed your posts and replies! I'm also very sorry to hear you have been dealing with this! I had spinal surgery three years ago and have been miserable ever since. I never had back pain before the surgery, now it is constant. It was a nerve issue in my left arm that required the procedure. I truly believe I would have preferred losing the use of my arm to the pain and lack of mobility I have now. Get well, Sir!
I saw Jesse on a Zoom yesterday and he’s much improved. In the space of five minutes he did a jeté, plié, and an arabesque. Sure his form was off but in the circumstances it was damn impressive.
I hadn't seen this Jesse, but I'm really sorry to hear you've been in such pain and glad to hear it's improving!
Wishing you health and happiness my friend. Mobility issues certainly blow. Hoping for good news.
Not 100% sure what in the hell these even are........ but I'm still impressed!!
I forgot to use the spring loaded cane for the arabesque. Jesus, everyone's a critic.
Thank you for your kind remarks. I sincerely hope that you find release from your pain.
About 9 years ago I lost the use of my left arm due to overuse, and being left handed, and a professional artist, this was devastating.
I did some research and found a neurosurgeon with a very favorable reputation and was able to book an appointment. My neurosurgeon didn't want to do the neck surgery, a triple neck fusion, as he referred to it as "particularly barbaric procedure" and put me onto a physical therapy regimen, with the stipulation that if I saw no improvement in 6 months we could revisit the surgical options. Six months went by, not a lot of improvement, but I pressed on and after 10 months, regained the use of my left arm.
I would suggest that you revisit the treatment you had, with a different doctor, to see if anything can be done. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.