Workinonit Farm
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dun":mbady4ri said:
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I'm sorry to hear that. Makes things a bit challenging. :?
Spinal Stenosis
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I'm sorry to hear that. Makes things a bit challenging. :?
OP
OP
Precisely why his cardiologist said NO. Except prior to that while I was doing my unscientific research, I tried to emulate the inversion table by hanging off the bed. Felt amazing on my lower back for about 5 minutes but then my head felt like it was going to explode (instead of my chest/heart). Wriggled myself out, collapsed on the floor, stood up and immediately face-planted. So, no table here!dun":1csnsps2 said:
I vicariously feel your pain and understand. And I'm so sorry you're dealing with that.
D2Cat
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Had a friend who had back surgery and could get rid of the pain afterwards. He tried grabbing the trim above the door and stretch his back, inversion table and a few other things.
He had three kids and they all had bean bag chairs. One day he lined them up and laid across all three. He said that was the best relief he got.
He had three kids and they all had bean bag chairs. One day he lined them up and laid across all three. He said that was the best relief he got.
OP
OP
Quick update: Saw the cardiologist yesterday and did not get approved for surgery so he had to do a nuclear stress test today. Still no-go and is scheduled for another heart catheterization Friday. They generally don't put in a stent unless there is 70% blockage but the cardiologist said he would at 60%. Last heart cath was doing pretty much nothing for 10 days, no lifting over 10 lbs, etc so he'll recover from that just in time for surgery, which is scheduled for the 18th. That's assuming he finally gets approved.
boondocks
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TCRanch":202h5194 said:
Sorry to hear of the complications. Sending good wishes--please keep us posted.
wbvs58
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Gee, complicated isn't it TC. I hope there is some smoother sailing ahead.
Ken
Ken
skyhightree1
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TCRanch":2l8y4fyc said:
TC I hope everything works out for you.. That sucks bad I hope for a fast speedy recovery
Calman
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I am in the recovery process now of surgery on my back. I started out with lower back pains for about two years or so. I finally got so bad I went to see a doctor, He told me I had a torn legament(sp) gave me pain pills and was told to stay in bed. After one month of this I went to another doc.He recemended a nuerosurgeon. After a few cat scans the found a tumor growing in side L 5 that had completely destroyed my vertebra. Then they had to go in and completely remove and put in what they called a cage. First went through the front and removed the tumor and put in what they called a plate. Then I rested for one day and then they went through the back and put in rods and screws.When they gave me the drug to knock me out on the second operation I had too many drugs in me and had a drug overdose. They about lost me so my wife says. Stopped breathing and heart almost stopped.Guess they didn't take in the fact I had been on pain meds for 4 months. I have recovered quite a bit since surgery. Just finished physical rehab and only took one pain pill in the last four days. I have an appointment with my surgeon on the fifth of Sep. Guess we will see how far I have come. However I do not wish what I went through on anyone. My weight is around 150 and during all this ordeal I got down to 116. Had no want to eat anything. But have my appetite back and back up to 126. Sorry this was so long but I just want to tell everyone If you have back problems don't hesitate to get it taken care of. And always get more than just one doctors opinion.
Bestoutwest
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TCRanch":4pv6fwh4 said:
Sorry to hear that. When I went for my pre-op clearance the cardiologist seriously asked why we were there because my repair was done so well. Other folks are not so lucky. First question I had after my BIG surgery (over 5 hours) was "Any cardiac blips?" My surgeon was very happy to tell me that I experience none.
Dam, I'm so glad that most everything I have can be dealt with with medication. Makes me realize how lucky I am to only have the spinal stenosis, broken transfers process's and CGF. Not being snarky, really am gratefulCalman":q7t38uvv said:
Bright Raven
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Calman":39gbncbb said:
Very painful to know anyone has suffered that much. I wish you well.
OP
OP
Wow, thanks for sharing. I actually got goosebumps. He's been really good about not taking any pain pills unless absolutely necessary and has tapered off to maybe 1 a week. Honestly, Aleve during the day and Advil PM at night seems to help him just as well as an opioids. Interesting about your weight loss; he's 6'5" and has gone from 238 to 211, mainly because he no longer has much of an appetite.Calman":2x4alzum said:
Best of luck on your upcoming appointment and I'm glad you followed through with the PT!
OP
OP
Thanks for the well wishes! What I didn't realize is if he has to have a stent, surgery for the stenosis will have to be delayed at least 3 months and that could get interesting because he's switching insurance Jan 1st. Never easy.
Workinonit Farm
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TC ------- I'm so sorry to hear of all these darn complications.
Calman ------------ So good to see you posting again! Sorry to hear of your back issues, that's pretty scary!
dun------------------ I like your attitude, but sorry to hear of your ails as well.
Calman ------------ So good to see you posting again! Sorry to hear of your back issues, that's pretty scary!
dun------------------ I like your attitude, but sorry to hear of your ails as well.
OP
OP
Oh dang! I'm just a biscuit away from a buck twenty-five and I'm considered the token anorexic around here. Have you tried Ensure or protein drinks?dun":2d11jnal said:
OP
OP
Heart cath a huge success! Blockage down to 45%, no stent, didn't bleed so brought him home. Darn near had to physically restrain him from going down to the barn but fortunately the pain meds wore off so he's now content to be prone on the couch. Worst patient ever!!! 10 day recovery, surgery still planned for the 18th.
wbvs58
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That's good news TC, won't be long now before he is chasing you around the bedroom again.
Ken
Ken
farmerjan
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Don't have the back/spine issues, but the ankle and knee issues have really gotten to me. Have seen some very positive improvements with the PRP prolotherapy treatments to the left knee, not any with the ankle but the next step is stem cell.
The chiropractor has given me alot of relief with the back aches from being on concrete so much, and even with the knee and ankle joint pain. Everyone that has seen my ankle, and I have been to over 6 drs. in the past 5 years, have commented on the amount of range of motion in the ankle even with the pain. So, I don't want to go to fusion but that is what conventional medicine is pushing.
I am now having some prp in the right knee and the shoulder and will do both shoulders as I can barely get my arms behind my back in the last 6 months. Said my rotater (sp?) cuffs on both are showing some wear but are both in place so the prp will hopefully strengthen the muscles and ligaments to keep them in place and improve on the pain.
Insurance does not cover any of this so have to space the treatments out more than I would like and the stem cell is more expensive. Have talked to several people that have said stem cell is the way to go; one guy at a cattle meeting heard me telling another friend how I was getting along, and just joined in and told how it had made his life so much better. Didn't know him from the man in the moon so kinda good to know. Also have some friends with show driving horses and ponies and they said it is common in them to do stem cell and prolotherapy type treatments for their joint problems.
One thing, acupuncture has definitely helped the pain in the ankle. I was skeptical and a little afraid of the needle idea, but you pretty much don't feel them, they are so slender, like smaller in diameter than a hair, and if you let yourself relax and try to imagine the pain reducing in intensity, instead of fighting it, then i see good results. I have been in tears a couple of times, and just that will take the edge off. Doesn't cure it, but does help and the effects sometimes last for a few days.
Good luck with his upcoming surgery.
The chiropractor has given me alot of relief with the back aches from being on concrete so much, and even with the knee and ankle joint pain. Everyone that has seen my ankle, and I have been to over 6 drs. in the past 5 years, have commented on the amount of range of motion in the ankle even with the pain. So, I don't want to go to fusion but that is what conventional medicine is pushing.
I am now having some prp in the right knee and the shoulder and will do both shoulders as I can barely get my arms behind my back in the last 6 months. Said my rotater (sp?) cuffs on both are showing some wear but are both in place so the prp will hopefully strengthen the muscles and ligaments to keep them in place and improve on the pain.
Insurance does not cover any of this so have to space the treatments out more than I would like and the stem cell is more expensive. Have talked to several people that have said stem cell is the way to go; one guy at a cattle meeting heard me telling another friend how I was getting along, and just joined in and told how it had made his life so much better. Didn't know him from the man in the moon so kinda good to know. Also have some friends with show driving horses and ponies and they said it is common in them to do stem cell and prolotherapy type treatments for their joint problems.
One thing, acupuncture has definitely helped the pain in the ankle. I was skeptical and a little afraid of the needle idea, but you pretty much don't feel them, they are so slender, like smaller in diameter than a hair, and if you let yourself relax and try to imagine the pain reducing in intensity, instead of fighting it, then i see good results. I have been in tears a couple of times, and just that will take the edge off. Doesn't cure it, but does help and the effects sometimes last for a few days.
Good luck with his upcoming surgery.
