Not A Merry Xmas. Totaled Truck & Injuries

[twobjshelbys]

I blew a disc some time in about 1985. Put up with pain meds and tried physical therapy but it kept coming back. I had disc surgery in 1988. Doctor told me then it might work for about 10 years. I still have occasional episodes but I take care and don't do "bold moves", ie, hiking in rock scramble is practically out of the question, and even climbing a ladder is done with extreme caution. When it gets real bad I've had steroid injections but haven't had to do it for about 6 years. I had a MRI a few years ago and the dr told me it was L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1 and it would be fusion, which would mean severe restriction on motion.

Then two years ago I had a horrible shoulder pain. I thought it was rotator cuff, but it turned out to be a pinched neck nerve. That took 6 months of PT and three steroid injections.

It's hereditary. My mom and uncle have back troubles and both of our daughters do too.

This is part of the reason I have to sell my FGT, it's just getting too hard to get in and out and turn my head to see out of the right side mirror. Now it's trucks and SUVs with backup and right hand cameras with better visibility.

[Gaz64]

I knew there was a few of us in the same boat, .

Glad to hear your stories, but sorry to hear of your pains as well.

I hope everybody can get better, but we can all agree that lower back pain is with you for life.

Gary

[Ron61]

WOW, it would seem that more of us than I suspected have the back and shoulder pain. All I can do is wish all of you a better year next year and hope the pain eases off some.

Ron

[FUNFER2]

I had three hours of tests today (ug...) and the fourth artery needs a stent, same as the other three. This one is quite small, born with it, and my Doctor thought it may have to have a stent last time, but wanted to wait and see.

So Monday morning I go under the knife.

Actually, in the wrist. lol
Lucky, not under the "Rib Separator" !

[Gaz64]

That's amazing they can do that via your wrist.

We all wish you well for Monday Kevin.

Gary

[Ron61]

Kevin,

We will be praying for you and I hope it all comes out very well and you will soon be back to normal. Just take it easy and do your best.

Ron

[hauss]

I am not as old as some but was disabled in a motorcycle crash {dirt bike} I can walk stand and yes even wipe my own butt! I stopped all the pain killers accept a little alcohol now and then.The only thing that helps me forget
is crawling in my new cobra. I feel 25 again! So I say to you my friend do not sell your car.: