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Had Shingles shot and now have PMR
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 17 3:40am | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
grandmaR, so glad you recovered from the diplopia. I was hoping mine was temporary too, but alas it was not to be. It definitely impacts my life, but life goes on and we adjust. Getting older takes courage right?? I too have spinal issues, so again I relate to your statement about where pain comes from. I've avoided surgeries for 30+ years, opting for soft tissue therapy, PT, exercise and other non invasive treatments. It's not fun of course and I have come close to considering surgery, esp given the advances in recent years. But as you say, everything is on the back burner until the COVID matter is far behind us. probably a year or so. Good luck to you too.
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@karinaph
You are certainly right that getting older takes courage and patience!
I waited for a long time for surgery, too.
I had to take an early retirement because of my lingering eye issues and the pain from my back.
I hardly walked in 3 years!
I did all the non-invasive things, too, but they didn't work.
After I retired we moved to a warm weather climate that helped, but not enough.
I had no quality of life and it was getting to me and unfair to my hubby (in MY eyes).
So, I searched out a neurosurgeon to see just how bad I was and what my options were.
Long story short, I waited so long for the surgery that I have been left with permanent nerve damage that has impacted my ability to walk like I once did. I need a cane and will not walk alone because I have fallen a couple of times and after spine surgery, last thing you want to do is fall. A fall could cause horrible results.
Anyway, I'm here and pushing along!
Enjoy your weekend!
Ronnie