Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Hi Rainy...I live about 3 miles off of 185th & Sunset Highway. I have one daughter who lives in Vancouver! As the song goes... " ...it's a small world after all! " Hugs of Hope... NW Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Yes, that's the road my aunt lived on. When is your next visit to your daughter? I would love to meet you! Hugs! ~Rainy NW Re: [ ] Tess > Hi Rainy...I live about 3 miles off of 185th & Sunset Highway. I have > one daughter who lives in Vancouver! As the song goes... " ...it's a small > world after all! " > > Hugs of Hope... > > NW Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Glad to hear that the physical therapist sounds like a good one, Tess. I'm so sorry about your spine troubles and the delay in getting treatment. I hope your rheumy and you can devise a plan to keep your RA under control despite the surgery and having to temporarily discontinue your meds. You've got a great attitude. It and we will help you through this. Here are some links about disc herniation and foot drop: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic389.htm http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/overview/lumbar/young/lum01.html http://www.neurosurgery.mcw.edu/professional1k.html http://www.xraycredits.com/article.asp?TestID=12 http://surgclerk.med.utoronto.ca/BackPainSem/cases.htm Re: [ ] chapter 2 > Hi Friends...I met with the physical therapist today He was a real > gntleman, and very thorough. He put me through the ringer, necessarily, > to check my strength, sensation, and pain level. Bottomline is that > with the type of herniation I have at L4 L5, none of the muscles from my > right hip/buttock area through my foot are receiving the signals to make > my leg/foot strong. That's why I have foot drop and have to drag my > right leg. He gave me several exercises to do to t to maintain some > muscle strength in my calf and tibial muscles, but he said PT won't > improve the herniation/nerve problem. He is having me come back for > some heat & ultra sound " comfort care " and to fit me with a leg/foot > brace that might help a little. But, I have to see the neurosurgeon > again about surgery. > > I know I'll have to go off Remicade and methotrexate for awhile. That > feels sad as the Remicade has made so much positive difference in my RA. > But, after I heal, I can go back to it. > > There's a ton of pain tonight, probably from all the " pretzel " positions > I had to do for him to check my various muscles. > > I see my rheumy Thursday, so I'll find out how long I have to be off > Remicade & Meth. both before & after surgery. > > I've read about the " microdiskectomy " ...just a 1 - 2 inch incision. > Some people go home the same day. With the RA, Psoriatic, and diabetes > to say nothing of the morbid obesity I suppose I'm not an ideal surgical > candidate. But, I am really determined, that to the best of what I can > do, not to lose the mobility I have, and to lose weight and become > healthier. > > Thanks for listening, and thanks for your precious friendship & prayers. > > Love to All... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 Hi ...thanks for all great information, and your kind support. Hugs of Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 Thanks, Judy...many prayres for many people are going Heavenward. Hugs of Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 Tess, thank you. That is really encouraging. My nephew (Buck) is very down and is sure of the worst happening. He at first said he wasn't going to have any treatments but he gave in for my sister's sake. The mass has gone way down so he is more enoruraged. All thoughts and prayers are appreciated. You and all my buddies out there are so wonderful. I know God is with me but it great to know you guys are too!! Judy in Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 Dear Tess, I'm so sorry you are not feeling well. I admire you for trying to stay positive in the face of your difficulties, it must be hard but I'm sure that is what will help you pull through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope things look up for you soon. I will light a candle for you. Big hugs! Heidi _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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