Sciatica pain

SPIKER · March 25, 2013, 06:56:08 PM

Dave hope all goes well it can be a pain in the back though lol. last 2 weeks I have had a time stumbling & falling (not something I'm used to doing.)

Be sure to listen to the docs and PT people want done. try & do some core strengthening ASAP if you are not doing any now it will help you afterwards a lot.
Mark

red · March 25, 2013, 06:56:29 PM

google quality of life back pain and Buy That Hot Tub !

drobertson · March 25, 2013, 07:47:09 PM

been working on the core, and thanks for mentioning, the hot tub is the shower for now, as the commercial goes " I love my hot tub, I use it everyday" ;D this should be interesting, not sure how to handle no leg pain, it has been over a year now, I know about surgery, just a bit brutal, the first day or so, hate to say, I hate the bowel thing, can't imagine doing this with rods in the back ;D I guess time will tell, aye? thanks guys, it means allot! david

thecfarm · March 25, 2013, 07:58:06 PM

At 51 you have alot of living to do. And working too. :D Good luck.

drobertson · April 20, 2013, 10:21:30 AM

All done, might be going home today! just a lil ibit loupy, but walking the entire floor, thanks, daivd

WDH · April 20, 2013, 08:46:50 PM

Hey, a bit loupy is OK, especially if you are walking the entire floor!

drobertson · April 20, 2013, 09:24:08 PM

Thanks Dan, made it to the house, Praise the Lord! what an ordeal, never felt pain like this before, they said it will only last about a week or so, providing I don't screw up and twist or bend. You want to talk about walking slow, I think I got the record now ;D I did get my 4 pack of grabbers and sock tools and a few other neat gadgets for getting stuff, just waiting for the first good movement, this should be interesting. maybe TMI, but felt the need to say it. positve thought bring forth positve results,

WDH · April 20, 2013, 09:28:01 PM

I hope that you convalesce well. Pretty soon you will be a skippin' and a jumpin'.

thecfarm · April 20, 2013, 10:11:09 PM

Good luck to ya. Hope the wife is taking care of you. Don't be twisting and shouting. :D

drobertson · April 20, 2013, 11:01:16 PM

That means no belly dancing too? I should have heeded some good advice on the core, my gut is weak, and Christy and my Daughter are champions! Caitlin made the drive down from Wis, just to watch me groan? Love these women, they say the first week is the killer then better from there, I clearly went into this with a large misunderstanding, My buddy for now is a cryo pack, and lots of walking, bout the only thing that keeps me going.

drobertson · April 21, 2013, 02:01:42 PM

Sunday morning, showered, pooped, and feeling pretty darn good! I like my grabber, having all kinds of fun with it ;D can scratch Dixie's ear without bending over ;D later folks, have a great week, david

red · April 21, 2013, 05:45:48 PM

Dr u made my Day now google Mark Martin Quality of Life

drobertson · April 21, 2013, 08:18:49 PM

Getting on it in a bit, just finished some slow cooked oatmeal,,I enjoyed the visit Red you lifted my spirt as well, its always nice to visit with like minded folks with common interests, and just a friendly reminder, my mill is in my blood, ;D she's not going anywhere ;D take care and your family too, have a great week ahead, david

SPIKER · April 21, 2013, 09:19:45 PM

David;

Glad you are getting around good. I didnt have me a Grabber, I had a "HEY HONEY" and my BEAR (at the time 1 year old black lab/husky mix) who would "RETRIEVE" me just about anything I pointed at, he was a real time saver. Nowadays he still will GET anything I point at or LOVES to "GET MOMMIE"

drobertson · April 21, 2013, 10:11:09 PM

My ole dixie, will fetch, mostly pizza crust! not much comes back, things are looking better for now, time will tell, getting the house fixed up to ease the trip factor a lil, I'm sure this week will fly by, they all seem to get right on down the road, I reckon I am headed to bed, a see what the morning brings,

drobertson · May 06, 2013, 10:23:07 AM

Just an update, had another kind message from a forum member, asking about the progress, as of now not too bad, stiff in the lower back, feels like a cowboy belt buckle turned around backwards in my back when sitting, not a sharp pain at all, just a feeling, the pinching and paralyzing pain of before is gone, just moving slow and doing my walks, the follow up and x-ray this wed, will know more then, Thanks to many of you folks who took time to write! It's true that a simple note does worlds of good for moral, a good reminder for me to give some folks a howdy as well, david

doctorb · May 06, 2013, 11:10:19 AM

Excellent David. Your description of your current symptoms sounds about right to me. If the leg pain and nervie irritation are gone, you are winning this battle. Good Luck.

drobertson · May 08, 2013, 07:45:42 PM

Follow up went well, still down for another month, no mowing the yard! or any jarring to the spine, lots of walking in store, been relieved for light duty work, (not sawmilling, just machining) which works for now, will catch up on the remaining cedar and pine, when (no one is watching) specially the wife, all said, no piching, no nerver issues or shut down problems, thanks for all the support, backs are a major component to maintaining the quality of life we all pursue, david

SPIKER · May 08, 2013, 11:16:07 PM

David sounding much better!

Be glad you didnt try & suffer thru the pain longer like I did... Long term nerve damage really bites...

Mark

WDH · May 09, 2013, 07:32:46 AM

David,

Letting it heal is smart. I tried to come back too soon when I had it done.

drobertson · May 09, 2013, 09:32:43 AM

Never have been known as a patient man, specially in my younger years, but have really learned that haste makes waste, as we all know, time waits for no man, its just using the time we have wisely, with a positive attitude, david