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Hi Chris, my husband developed sciatica after his 2nd back surgery. It was never that bad, just would show up randomly for a few minutes and disappear. He decided to see a P/T to try to get rid if it permanently and he feels it has improved but is not that big of a problem compared to the pain he was experiencing prior to his surgery. I’fe seen a John Barns- trained MFR therapist twice for my neck and hip; he is excellent and is the only one to have helped with my neck pain, I will see him at least once again but insurance doesn't cover it and it’s costly. I’ve also been doing some MFR exercises at home and am waiting for John Barns’ book which I ordered from Amazon; the science is very interesting. Stay well, Helen
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@helennicola can I ask what MFR exercises you are doing? Is your husband doing any for his sciatica? Thanks so much.
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Hey there Helen, @helennicola. I am so glad you have had good results with your MFR sessions. I haven't revealed this yet.....but I am realizing that my quality of life is deteriorating rather rapidly. Even with medical cannabis for pain control, I find I need more to control the discomfort so that I can jump into living. I never quite got to the very rich THC at 100% that you use for sleep. Even with the 1:1 and my 1:3 tincture, I am spending more time resting and even sleeping.
Only on MFR days is the pain relieved enough for me to sit and play cribbage or take a ride in the countryside. And I know the pandemic fatigue and restrictions have taken their toll. Here is what I want to do.......increase my MFR to 2 sessions a week and reduce the amount of cannabis so I can stay awake until bedtime.
The issue of course is the cost. Medicare does cover bodywork done by OT's when there is a back to work objective. And it follows that supplements will follow the policies of Medicare. And if there is no insurance then here's the plan.......I am completing my Tymlos for osteoporosis in December and that is and has been quite costly. I want to earmark those $$$ to a 2nd MFR session.
Then...I am working on my Santa letter. If you add up all the children, grandchildren, and other family members.....who probably are wondering.....what in the world do we get TuTu?
There could be hope.
I am glad your husband has been able to see improvement in his sciatica. At least...we know where to send these husbands when they need help. Do you still have a cannabis regimen? Anything new to report?
May you have joy today......
Chris