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Hi All!
The last couple of weeks have been unbelievable!
Last week I was walking with my hubby and i almost fell. He was able to catch me before I went down, but it was difficult to get my footing back. For sure, if he wasn't there, down I would have gone.
Then two days ago, we were walking out of the store. I felt myself going down and I grabbed my hubby the same time he grabbed me. Not only did I go down, but I took him down with me.
The next day he was sore, especially in his hip. Thank goodness his hip is not broken.
As for me, not only was I sore, but my headaches have returned and my neck is sore all over.
I go to the neurosurgeon in a week for my 12 week post-op check-up. Before I go, I'll have an x-ray to be sure everything is healed from my disc replacement surgery. I am worried I might have done some damage.
My PT therapist feels, by the way I walk, that the fall is due to my lower back issues. I tend to agree. She said it is time to use a walking device, a cane. So I -got one. I haven't felt any different walking, but I haven't fallen either. She also said no flip- flops type of sandals. She wants me to wear a closed shoe like I sneaker. I live in Florida and haven't worn closed anything in almost 4 years. But I have 1 pair of sneakers and just ordered 2 more.
This Tuesday I go to my pain doc for a shot in my lumbar spine. The last 2 have not helped my right side, which is where I get the most pain. I am trying one more time. If it does not work, I will be discussing alternatives with the neurosurgeon in 2 weeks.
I am certainly happy that neither of us have broken any bones, but I feel horrible about my hubby!!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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@gailb
I am also interested in ART so I did some research.
This is a special technique that the chiropractor needs to learn.
When I did a query on ART, I found a website that not only trains ART, but also gives a list of docs who use this technique.
I'm sorry I don't have the site, but maybe you can find it.
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
Thank you!
I found out that information when I started my research. I also found someone in my neighborhood who uses the technique.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
@grandmar. Hoping this shot does its job for you. I noticed improved symptoms for first three days too and then downhill. I now off and on methotrexate for tb and might be part of problem since the split was week before the be meds. I will certainly look into art therapy and discuss at next appointments thank you for the suggestion. Take care and hoping you have a fabulous night.
Julie
Julie
Hope all goes well with you!
Ronnie
Yes, chiropractors do ART. You will need to search online to make sure you find one who is certified in ART. My chiropractor is Dr. Todd Andrews in Placentia, CA. If you look at his credentials you can see what to look for. He's excellent. He keeps up with the latest training also. Good luck.
Gail
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@gailb Thanks I will check him out if he,s not to far away but look at website
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@oregongirl
I was getting aquatic PT, which is usually the most gentle of all the PT methods.
I'd done it before with no issues.
Most recently, I did it at the hospital where I had surgery. I actually travelled to get there.
After the first session, I was on my ass for days. The pain was horrible.
The following week I told the therapist what happened so he dialed things down.
He felt that he wasn't really doing anything worthwhile to help me because "everything bothered me."
I certainly learned I needed to be my own advocate!
I am now in land PT for post-op therapy. I had 2 discs replaced in my cervical spine 11 weeks ago.
I have a fantastic therapist that my husband found for his use.
Everything is normal now but I still have 4 sessions left.
We use the time to do some occupational therapy for things I need to be able to do everyday.
If and when I have additional surgery on my lumbar spine, I will return to this therapist.
I am NEVER in pain!.
It is NOT unusual to be achy after a session, but to be in the kind of pain you experienced is NOT normal.
Time you looked for a new PT therapist.
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)