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Back in the game after rehabilitation for debilitating pain

Oct 30, 2019 | Kris Luhman | @krisluhman | Comments (12)

 

Tyler McDonald

At 35, Tyler McDonald felt like his best years were behind him. Affected by mystifying mobility issues and severe pain, he needed a cane and heavy pain medications to move through his days. Withdrawn and depressed, Tyler's outlook was grim — until he met a Mayo Clinic neurologist who opened a door that led Tyler to a happier future.

 

For Tyler McDonald, the worst part of his debilitating leg pain and mobility issues wasn't needing a cane to walk or requiring heavy doses of pain medication to get through the workday. For Tyler, who loves playing baseball with his sons, the worst part was sitting on the sidelines not being able to actively coach his little league team.

All that's changed now. Thanks to Mayo Clinic specialists who correctly diagnosed Tyler's condition, addressed his symptoms and removed him from opioid pain medications, Tyler is looking forward to getting back on the field with his team.

Continue reading Tyler's story via Sharing Mayo Clinic 

 

 

 

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 10 2:47pm
In reply to @bealillie "I still can't get on the link" + (show)
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I still can't get on the link

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Thanks, @bealillie. The link has been restored. You can find the original article on Mayo Clinic News Network here: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sharing-mayo-clinic-back-in-the-game-after-pain-rehabilitation/

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fritzhornung | @fritzhornung | Aug 11 2:59pm
In reply to @bigjuan "19 surgeries so far. 78 years old. I first took Norco in 1996 after having my..." + (show)
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19 surgeries so far. 78 years old. I first took Norco in 1996 after having my left ankle fused.
I had nightmares, and the pharmacist said to go have beers with my buddy and stop taking Norco. Which I did.
However, now, after a bunch of surgeries in the past three years, including fusing my knee, so it will not bend, I am taking Norco again.
Maintaining a log is crucial.
Whenever I take a Norco for pain, I write the exact time I took it, and what body part was screaming for the pain relief. That log really helps me see how much I’m taking and why I am taking it with the biggest reason to prevent addiction to the opioid.
I couldn’t sleep at night because of the pain. Now, I take Norco before going to bed as well as gummies.
Those gummies are a lifesaver, and I can sleep through the night ignoring pain.
Forget about the politics regarding marijuana. This stuff works. Plus, it is much easier to get addicted to Norco than gummies.
In order to not stagger or fall after taking a gummy, I take it as I’m getting into bed.
I only buy the gummy’s from a licensed dispensary. Never, would I buy from someone on the street.

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Thanks for the info.
As far as Gummies, how much CBD etc.?
Asking from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦.

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