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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
@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
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@grandmar I've always been amazed at your can-do spirit, Ronnie!
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These “disabilities” that have developed for you and me and so many others really give me the perspective of those who live with serious disabilities, humbling. Sorry that you sustained permanent nerve damage. That is the one thing that really has made me think about surgery too. A good friend warned me about ignoring it, as he did and he has to use a cane and has foot drop due to the nerve damage. I guess this is a discussion for a different site. But it does center on “inflammation” to some extent. I’m trying to lower my inflammatory foods etc that can exacerabate it true inflammation. Are you able to do water therapy, ie spa/hot tub? It is a real game changer for me, plus my son introduced us to a post workout tool called a theragun. It is basically a percussive massager that really makes you feel soooo much better, increases blood flow, and likely lymphatic flow. He’s a competitive runner and use it post work out. It’s really a great addition. Maybe it could be of help. Not inexpensive but really worth it. Hope you can get out there in whatever capacity. Trekking sticks are a wonderful way to support yourself too.