Well after more than 6m0nths of ups and downs,, physio that exacerbated the problems, cortisone injections that failed,numerous cat scans, mri's and tracers, bone scans and discograms, I am now just 11 days from a definitve decision on further treatment for my back.Possibly a fusion at L5/ S1, although a recent unexplained absence of nerve pain is a positive development...I think. I have bought another rig and am planning my next little oddessy to give a little positivity to the next 11 days.
__________________
Take only your memories, leave only your footprints
Thanks Beth. Rig is pretty good, just transferring solar panels, batteries and controllers over from the Nissan.Just hoping whatever treatment is decided upon that it happens soon. Getting rather bored after being "grounded" for 6 months
__________________
Take only your memories, leave only your footprints
thats the easy part! My mates come around and all I do is get the stubbies. Seriously, I am very careful and mindful of my limitations and my friends are great guys and gals
__________________
Take only your memories, leave only your footprints
I think a lot of us OLD folk are in the same boat. I went for another massage yesterday. My lower back was so sore it burnt when doing simple things like washing dishes or brushing teeth. I am not supposed to lift anything heavier than a 2 litre milk bottle anyway so have to be very careful. Live on Panadol Osteo in the hope it will take some pain away.
Up to about four weeks ago I was having trouble staying on my feet long enough to make a cup of tea or shower. Heaps of degeneration at L5 was pressuring nerves and causing severe pain but in the last 2 weeks has really subsided.Most of the damage is from various injuries over the years and age related degeneration and arthritis. Bugger growing old, but it is catching up with me
__________________
Take only your memories, leave only your footprints
. Yippeee.All good to go. Specialist has given me the allclear , so planning for the next trip is proceeding.. Part 1 is Perth to Broken Hill via Streaky Bay. .Departure date dependant on core strength training, hopefully early November
__________________
Take only your memories, leave only your footprints
. Yippeee.All good to go. Specialist has given me the allclear , so planning for the next trip is proceeding.. Part 1 is Perth to Broken Hill via Streaky Bay. .Departure date dependant on core strength training, hopefully early November
I also have lower back problems and arthritis, in some of my joints. I have found a Great Pain DR here in Perth while on our travel and he has given me facet Joint Injections Into my low back and they were a life saver to me as my sciatic pain has eased, thats just the worst pain ever..Over the last few treatments the Dr has me up and walking again and there is a procedure he can do is to burn the nerve in lower back which does leave ou pain free for up to 2 years as nerves do grow back..I am a nurse so i have looked into all the treatments and i just feel great now..
. Yippeee.All good to go. Specialist has given me the allclear , so planning for the next trip is proceeding.. Part 1 is Perth to Broken Hill via Streaky Bay. .Departure date dependant on core strength training, hopefully early November
