I didn't have a chance to write more after the last update because when I went to see the doctor he told me I had to have surgery again for yet another peri rectal abscess! He was in shock and couldn't suss it out, which made me feel even more worried. Two in one week is a bit bizarre. He asked if I had eaten when I was at his office and I said yes, so he said he could do it with local anesthetic. Anyone who has read my ER visit last year will know that there was NO WAY IN HELL that I would let anyone ever cut me without being unconscious again. I was quite happy to wait one more day with some pain than to have that happen again. So, that night my mother came in so she could go to the doctors with me. This time they had the demerol ready afterwards. Last time even though I told them I would need it they tried to fob me off with some percaset - which makes me puke my brains out.
I was out from work the day of surgery and the next day. I saw the doctor the day after and he was still perplexed, though happily this time he said that there was a lot of puss and not just blood. Of course I was told that I have to have a colonoscopy for sure, no getting out of this time. It's probably for the best as I've been so bloated the last few months and my insides are schizophrenic. The dr still doesn't think it's Crohn's, and I've done a bit of research myself. I suppose it could be but I don't think so. Not that I'm hoping for any one of these, but for all the symptoms I have I've narrowed it down to a few possibilities. Hopefully (touch wood) it's just IBS, and we shall find out in a few weeks when I have the colonoscopy.
The main problem was with timing as I was off to London on the 1st of May, just four days after the second surgery! I rang the airlines and asked if I could upgrade one way, and they kept saying nope, because you used miles for the ticket, but to ask at the airport. You'd think they'd be nicer to loyal customers! When I got to the airport I asked the check-in man, and he said he couldn't, but was at least nice enough to block the seat next to me. Only problem was that it was a bulkhead which was good, but not when you want to spread out as you can't lift the armrest. Oh well. When I got to the gate I asked again, and I have to say the woman working there was such a nasty cow! No sympathy let alone any assistance and such a bitch! I hope she has to have this surgery and then sit on her arse for 8 hours and see how she likes it! I normally wouldn't say that but she truly was an horrible person! So I get on the plane and ask one of the flight attendants if they could help me, and of course, she checks w/ her head person and no result. At this point I'm getting beyond desperate. I try to get myself sorted in the seat and have my legs over the arm rest onto the other seat, but of course I'm leaning on my right hip at this point and well, that hip was not happy even w/ the lido patch on it. After we took off I couldn't sit anymore so I made a little spot on the floor with blankets and pillows and curled up. Of course then another flight attendant comes over and tells me I can't do that in case we hit turbulence, blah blah blah. I looked at him and was about to cry. I told him the situation and he was kind, and said he'd see if he could get someone in the back w/ extra seats to switch. I didn't think he could because if I had three seats to lay down on I wouldn't switch either to a bulkhead. He came back to collect the rubbish from everyone and said he was still working on it. Fair enough - I held out as much as possible. Then he ran up to the front, leaving his cart just sitting there, and came back a few mins later saying he'd sorted out something and would be back when he was done. Miracle of miracles, he had told the first class purser my situation and that I didn't need any extra attention, just a place to lay down and the bloke had agreed. Thank G-d! This very nice man took me up front, showed me how to recline the seat into a bed and for the remaining few hours I was able to lie on my stomach. I would not have made it otherwise, that's for sure.
The first few days in London were a little rough but I managed okay. By the end of the week I think the cut was healed up for the most part. The flight back wasn't bad for the bum at least. The rest of me was not happy and I am so so glad I now order the wheelchair assistance because there is no way I would have been able to walk off that plane and through the terminal. My whole body was in pain from the pressure on the flight, plus all the walking I had done during my visit.
So now I'm back and have the colonoscopy scheduled in a few weeks. Yesterday I caved and rang my hand/wrist doctor because my right hand has been getting worse and worse and the last week with the camera threw it into pain overdrive. I believe it was over a year ago that I saw Dr. Melone and he gave me an injection. He said if it didn't work I'd need surgery. It lasted maybe a month or so and then, well, I had the whole ER and one surgery after another to deal with on the opposite end, so ignored it as much as possible. Lately though I've taken to rubbing my wrist in with lidocaine cream which seems to be the only way to get through the day. I am still wearing the splint at night, mostly, and it's not doing much of anything. Therefore, I caved and made an appointment to go see him. Trust me, I really don't want to. I don't even have many days off left for this crap, but I don't know if I can wait with the pain for another 7 months to have it sorted. I will hear what he says about the surgery and if it is a quick recovery or not and then will make a decision.
Also because of all that's been going on I've been quite remiss on my PT and the neck and jaw are acting up quite a lot. Started doing some PT last night and will be going to see the acupuncturist this week as well. Praying for some pain relief.
Like I always say, never a dull moment.
Showing posts with label hip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hip. Show all posts
19 May, 2009
12 February, 2009
miserable day
I feel like crap. Yesterday I started getting v. crampy - that time of the month - and I just wanted to curl up somewhere comfy. But no, I had PT after work. It was okay for the most part, other than my right shoulder subluxating when I was done doing some core work lying on a foam tube. The things these people come up with! Anyway, I started to spasm a bit on my walk home, so used more heat when I arrived. I was knackered and though I slept well but when I woke up this morning, everything started to hurt. Cramps again, then whole body ache (must be the low pressure, I feel like I've got a vice on my whole body), then headache, then the never-ending jaw ache, then my back and now my neck. I really should have just stayed in today. I didn't go make it to the pool on Tuesday because of transport issues, though I did go last Friday and Sunday, so I really am hoping to go tonight, but I think I'll have to wait and see. The wind is so strong out there it takes at least twice the effort to walk and now my hip is not happy either.
Yes it's a whinging day but trust me, if you ever felt like this, and I hope to G-d you never do, you'd be happy to indulge me this time.
Yes it's a whinging day but trust me, if you ever felt like this, and I hope to G-d you never do, you'd be happy to indulge me this time.
07 October, 2008
M.I.A.
Yes I've been MIA for quite some time now. From mid-August till the beginning of September I was in my own world. I just didn't have the energy to deal with everything going on. I will give a quick recap for the past few weeks:
18-24 August: went to pool 3x that week, and cut my hair off. I needed a change in so many ways, and that one was the easiest! Then again, I didn't really have much of a say. Avi, my hairdresser, decided I was long overdue, and well, there is no arguing with him. That weekend I was out pre-celebrating my birthday, which I overdid - way too much. You don't realise how that sangria hits you until it's too too late. Had an appointment with Dr. A, to check my wound - he said it was ok but the day before it didn't look so ok.
25-31 August: was good again and did pool 3x. Continued to celebrate within reason for the most part, until the weekend. Oops. I did do some samba dancing though which I thought was quite impressive for my hip. The hip let me enjoy myself for a bit and then decided it was time to sit back down. But still, no long term suffering which was a v. good thing.
1-7 September: pool 2x that week. Yet another appointment with Dr. A to check the wound that would not heal. He says it was doing okay, even though I was in more pain than I had been in for a few weeks (not counting the cauterization).
8-14 September: Big accomplishment - I biked from my flat to BB&B, which is a little over 2 miles. I was very proud of the hip, it held up quite nicely, even with a few inclines that were on First Ave. Pool again 3x.
15-21 September: Pool only 2x this week. I had to go to the dentist to have a crown made for my last root canal, the one that went horribly wrong. Yes, it was almost a year ago, but after all that agony I was quite happy to not have anyone muck up my mouth again. It was agony and then I had to stay for a cleaning as well. Thankfully I took half a pain pill beforehand so that helped a little bit. My TMJ was a mess for the week after, and still is a bit now come to think of it.
22-28 September: very bad - didn't go to the pool all week. To be fair, Thursday night I had a pretty bad onset of my FMS and by the weekend was almost completely bed/couch bound. Between my exhaustion and stress and the weather I felt absolutely dreadful. I did somehow manage to pull it together enough to make challah on Sunday though. Not quite sure how I pulled that off, but I was determined.
29-30 September - 5 October: pool 2x this week. It was difficult with all the running around back and forth to the island for the holidays, and then again on the weekend for the dentist. I had my crown fitted and also decided to get a night guard as my teeth seem to be catching the brunt of my nighttime grinding. Hopefully this one will be better than the one I had ages ago and it will do some good. It sure costs enough! But to add to the excitement of the holiday, during shul on Tuesday I started to feel icky. I thought my tummy had gone off so went to the loo, but it wasn't that. To spare you the details, the short of it is I had a surprise UTI. I can't remember the last time I had one, so was pretty flipped out when I started to see blood. Thankfully my sister in law knew what to do and sorted me out until I was able to see the doctor the next day. Yes I had a bad UTI and had to go on a major dose of antibiotics. Oh joy!
As for this week so far, it's been pretty icky. Yesterday I had a visit with a neurologist, Dr. Fatimi. When I had my physical a few weeks back, my doctor recommended me to one so we could check out all this tingling/pins and needles down my right arm/hand and the twitching in my left finger. She decided I needed an MRI for my neck and an EMG test. For those not familiar, please see the video below. I'm still not convinced after watching it that it isn't more painful than they are portraying, but that's because I do not trust anyone in the medical profession anymore after all of the pain they've inflicted on me. But hey, that's just me.
EMG NCS test
Currently the doctor thinks I might have carpal tunnel. I've thought I've had that for a while, but the pain I've been having daily for the last few months feels different than that, so we shall see. (As a side note, my right hand by the thumb area has been killing me the last couple of weeks. The injection that Dr. Melone gave me definitely wore off. I know he said that I would need surgery if the injection didn't last, and not sure if I should do that now or wait. I am going to see what the EMG study shows first about carpal tunnel and then make an appointment to see him. He said it would be an easy surgery compared to what I've had in the past, but I need more detailed information on that.) The doctor was pretty young and I am not sure I am that keen about her, but I will give it a little time. Then again, whenever I meet a doctor they usually think I'm barmy because of the multitude of issues I have. It's hard to find a good doctor that has a clue. Anyway, she said that if I do have carpal tunnel she would give me a splint to wear at night. I said I've already got that. She also mentioned Lyrica and when I told her I'd only heard bad things from people who have taken it, she said she had seen good results. Since I don't really trust doctors and I definitely don't trust pharmaceutical companies, and I do believe real people stories, I am not going to go that route. It's bad enough I'm taking Mobic now - though I really need to remember to take it every day, I think it's a subconscious thing that I forget it. I told her I would prefer non-medicated ways to treat whatever the issue is, and she did say PT could be something as well as massage therapy. Now that is something I can get on board with!
Of course when I returned to the office there were messages from my regular doctor. The results of the pee test came back and the lab claims that the bacteria in me would not be destroyed by the antibiotics I am on. So, since neither my doctor nor I wanted to try more drugs just for the sake of it, I have to go back on Friday for another pee test to see if the bacteria have been killed or if I really do need to start another course of antibiotics.
I'm starting to wonder how I have not ended up in a loony bin at this point.
I think that is all, but my memory has been crap. Yesterday the neurologist asked me if I had a doctor treating my FMS and I was like - on no, didn't like the last one and haven't got a new one. Daft git I am - of course I have a new one, the one that put me on Mobic. It was pretty embarrassing to have to tell her that I forgot.
Oh - never heard again from Dr. Kelly's office about rescheduling, and I'm in no rush to go back there. Still v. mad that they did not help me one bit in fighting the insurance about cancelling my PT. Also had an appointment w/ Dr. A scheduled for last Friday, but his office cancelled it, and I have not been bothered about ringing them back to reschedule either. I am so bored with all of this medical rubbish!
18-24 August: went to pool 3x that week, and cut my hair off. I needed a change in so many ways, and that one was the easiest! Then again, I didn't really have much of a say. Avi, my hairdresser, decided I was long overdue, and well, there is no arguing with him. That weekend I was out pre-celebrating my birthday, which I overdid - way too much. You don't realise how that sangria hits you until it's too too late. Had an appointment with Dr. A, to check my wound - he said it was ok but the day before it didn't look so ok.
25-31 August: was good again and did pool 3x. Continued to celebrate within reason for the most part, until the weekend. Oops. I did do some samba dancing though which I thought was quite impressive for my hip. The hip let me enjoy myself for a bit and then decided it was time to sit back down. But still, no long term suffering which was a v. good thing.
1-7 September: pool 2x that week. Yet another appointment with Dr. A to check the wound that would not heal. He says it was doing okay, even though I was in more pain than I had been in for a few weeks (not counting the cauterization).
8-14 September: Big accomplishment - I biked from my flat to BB&B, which is a little over 2 miles. I was very proud of the hip, it held up quite nicely, even with a few inclines that were on First Ave. Pool again 3x.
15-21 September: Pool only 2x this week. I had to go to the dentist to have a crown made for my last root canal, the one that went horribly wrong. Yes, it was almost a year ago, but after all that agony I was quite happy to not have anyone muck up my mouth again. It was agony and then I had to stay for a cleaning as well. Thankfully I took half a pain pill beforehand so that helped a little bit. My TMJ was a mess for the week after, and still is a bit now come to think of it.
22-28 September: very bad - didn't go to the pool all week. To be fair, Thursday night I had a pretty bad onset of my FMS and by the weekend was almost completely bed/couch bound. Between my exhaustion and stress and the weather I felt absolutely dreadful. I did somehow manage to pull it together enough to make challah on Sunday though. Not quite sure how I pulled that off, but I was determined.
29-30 September - 5 October: pool 2x this week. It was difficult with all the running around back and forth to the island for the holidays, and then again on the weekend for the dentist. I had my crown fitted and also decided to get a night guard as my teeth seem to be catching the brunt of my nighttime grinding. Hopefully this one will be better than the one I had ages ago and it will do some good. It sure costs enough! But to add to the excitement of the holiday, during shul on Tuesday I started to feel icky. I thought my tummy had gone off so went to the loo, but it wasn't that. To spare you the details, the short of it is I had a surprise UTI. I can't remember the last time I had one, so was pretty flipped out when I started to see blood. Thankfully my sister in law knew what to do and sorted me out until I was able to see the doctor the next day. Yes I had a bad UTI and had to go on a major dose of antibiotics. Oh joy!
As for this week so far, it's been pretty icky. Yesterday I had a visit with a neurologist, Dr. Fatimi. When I had my physical a few weeks back, my doctor recommended me to one so we could check out all this tingling/pins and needles down my right arm/hand and the twitching in my left finger. She decided I needed an MRI for my neck and an EMG test. For those not familiar, please see the video below. I'm still not convinced after watching it that it isn't more painful than they are portraying, but that's because I do not trust anyone in the medical profession anymore after all of the pain they've inflicted on me. But hey, that's just me.
EMG NCS test
Currently the doctor thinks I might have carpal tunnel. I've thought I've had that for a while, but the pain I've been having daily for the last few months feels different than that, so we shall see. (As a side note, my right hand by the thumb area has been killing me the last couple of weeks. The injection that Dr. Melone gave me definitely wore off. I know he said that I would need surgery if the injection didn't last, and not sure if I should do that now or wait. I am going to see what the EMG study shows first about carpal tunnel and then make an appointment to see him. He said it would be an easy surgery compared to what I've had in the past, but I need more detailed information on that.) The doctor was pretty young and I am not sure I am that keen about her, but I will give it a little time. Then again, whenever I meet a doctor they usually think I'm barmy because of the multitude of issues I have. It's hard to find a good doctor that has a clue. Anyway, she said that if I do have carpal tunnel she would give me a splint to wear at night. I said I've already got that. She also mentioned Lyrica and when I told her I'd only heard bad things from people who have taken it, she said she had seen good results. Since I don't really trust doctors and I definitely don't trust pharmaceutical companies, and I do believe real people stories, I am not going to go that route. It's bad enough I'm taking Mobic now - though I really need to remember to take it every day, I think it's a subconscious thing that I forget it. I told her I would prefer non-medicated ways to treat whatever the issue is, and she did say PT could be something as well as massage therapy. Now that is something I can get on board with!
Of course when I returned to the office there were messages from my regular doctor. The results of the pee test came back and the lab claims that the bacteria in me would not be destroyed by the antibiotics I am on. So, since neither my doctor nor I wanted to try more drugs just for the sake of it, I have to go back on Friday for another pee test to see if the bacteria have been killed or if I really do need to start another course of antibiotics.
I'm starting to wonder how I have not ended up in a loony bin at this point.
I think that is all, but my memory has been crap. Yesterday the neurologist asked me if I had a doctor treating my FMS and I was like - on no, didn't like the last one and haven't got a new one. Daft git I am - of course I have a new one, the one that put me on Mobic. It was pretty embarrassing to have to tell her that I forgot.
Oh - never heard again from Dr. Kelly's office about rescheduling, and I'm in no rush to go back there. Still v. mad that they did not help me one bit in fighting the insurance about cancelling my PT. Also had an appointment w/ Dr. A scheduled for last Friday, but his office cancelled it, and I have not been bothered about ringing them back to reschedule either. I am so bored with all of this medical rubbish!
09 July, 2008
Long week
I can't believe it's only Wednesday morning! I've been so busy lately I can't keep my head on straight. I didn't sleep on Sunday night, and Monday I was out. My hips are definitely reacting so I probably should slow down a bit, or at least wear flats for a while. But that's not going to happen anytime soon. Last night I had the theatre, and I walked over to 9th and 52 from my office which is on Mad and 52nd. Then I walked up to the Rose Theatre. Probably more than I should have done in heels, but it was the easiest way. Tonight I am seeing an old college friend who is in town for just a couple of days, Thursday there's a work do, Saturday I have plans and Sunday I have a party on LI. Next week so far there's the NY Phil in CP on Tuesday (praying for good weather) and Thursday going to see Natalie Douglas at Birdland! (If you don't know her, you should - She has an incredible voice and is extremely talented!)
So, last night I saw "The Bacchae" at Lincoln Center. Alan Cumming played Dionysius and was beyond amazing! He was absolutely perfect for the role. Everything about the play was brilliant, from the Bacchae (amazing singers and dancers all dressed in red floor length non-matching gowns) to the stage set. Even Alan Cumming's gold kilt just worked perfectly! The show was a mixture of acting, singing, dancing, art, and special effects (which usually are ludicrous on stage but these were perfectly matched with what was going on). I truly can't go on about it enough. Kudos to Lincoln Center for bringing this over for their festival from Scotland. This is was modern theatre should be about - even using a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Euipides. It premiered posthumously at the Dionysia in 403BC, so it's a bit old. Even with my hips hurting during the 1 hour and 50 minutes if sitting I was too distracted to not think about them!
And the best news of all - last night I arrived home to discover my scanner had finally been delivered! Of course I had to take it out and hook it up, but I was too tired to start playing with it and if I did I am sure I'd never have gone to sleep. Now I just have to find the time to learn how to use it! :-)
So, last night I saw "The Bacchae" at Lincoln Center. Alan Cumming played Dionysius and was beyond amazing! He was absolutely perfect for the role. Everything about the play was brilliant, from the Bacchae (amazing singers and dancers all dressed in red floor length non-matching gowns) to the stage set. Even Alan Cumming's gold kilt just worked perfectly! The show was a mixture of acting, singing, dancing, art, and special effects (which usually are ludicrous on stage but these were perfectly matched with what was going on). I truly can't go on about it enough. Kudos to Lincoln Center for bringing this over for their festival from Scotland. This is was modern theatre should be about - even using a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Euipides. It premiered posthumously at the Dionysia in 403BC, so it's a bit old. Even with my hips hurting during the 1 hour and 50 minutes if sitting I was too distracted to not think about them!
And the best news of all - last night I arrived home to discover my scanner had finally been delivered! Of course I had to take it out and hook it up, but I was too tired to start playing with it and if I did I am sure I'd never have gone to sleep. Now I just have to find the time to learn how to use it! :-)
07 July, 2008
42 week update
The hip has been a little unhappy lately from all the pressure I've been putting on it from sitting funny. However, it's no where as bad as I might expect it to be. The last few days were more achy than it has been, but I started taking the Mobic again today so hopefully it will help. (Yes, I'm daft and left all of my drugs in the city whilst I went to the island for the long weekend). The bum has been improving, thank G-d! Did a lot of running around this weekend. Thursday night we went to a party at Tavern on the Green, and then on Friday to my brothers for a block party and Saturday the wineries out on the North Fork. Busy but fun. Got to do some driving which I haven't done for a while and that was v. nice. I still don't miss owning a car though - petrol is so expensive!
I went swimming after work on Thursday and it went well. I did walking and leg exercises for about half an hour. At that point the bum did start burning a bit, but at least it was at the end of my workout. The pool was manic - there was this git wearing a wet suit (in a basement, indoor pool - how ridiculous) trying to become the fourth in my lane. I'm happy to share with up to two more people, as you have to it gets crowded, but the lanes are not big enough for four, so we had to toss him back out. He showed up yesterday again in the wet suit but thankfully I was getting ready to leave so didn't have to deal. It was nice and empty when I arrived yesterday, but by the time I left quite crowded. I guess more people had returned to the city by then. I even did a few laps but then the hip disagreed so I stuck to the normal routine.
I'm excited about seeing "The Bacchae" tomorrow night. The reviews have been good and I really enjoy watching Alan Cumming. After last weeks debacle with Sam Shepard's play, I need something good to wash that bad taste out of my mouth. At least it was only 70 minutes long! My bum wasn't too bad and tomorrows play isn't too long either so that is good. There are so many plays that I want to see this coming season I don't know what I'm going to do! It's not a bad problem though.
I went swimming after work on Thursday and it went well. I did walking and leg exercises for about half an hour. At that point the bum did start burning a bit, but at least it was at the end of my workout. The pool was manic - there was this git wearing a wet suit (in a basement, indoor pool - how ridiculous) trying to become the fourth in my lane. I'm happy to share with up to two more people, as you have to it gets crowded, but the lanes are not big enough for four, so we had to toss him back out. He showed up yesterday again in the wet suit but thankfully I was getting ready to leave so didn't have to deal. It was nice and empty when I arrived yesterday, but by the time I left quite crowded. I guess more people had returned to the city by then. I even did a few laps but then the hip disagreed so I stuck to the normal routine.
I'm excited about seeing "The Bacchae" tomorrow night. The reviews have been good and I really enjoy watching Alan Cumming. After last weeks debacle with Sam Shepard's play, I need something good to wash that bad taste out of my mouth. At least it was only 70 minutes long! My bum wasn't too bad and tomorrows play isn't too long either so that is good. There are so many plays that I want to see this coming season I don't know what I'm going to do! It's not a bad problem though.
19 June, 2008
Dread
Well, the bites have plateaued. Not much better but at least not worse. Thankfully they're not too itchy though. I'm so glad it was cool this week because I've had to wear trousers to cover them up. Other than that I'm pretty stressed about tomorrows surgery. I think it is worse when you know how much pain you're going to be in. I am just praying it all goes well and is the simplest procedure of all (touch wood, poo poo, fingers crossed, etc.) I've been in so much pain the last couple of days that I don't even have the desire to put it off any longer.
My parents are coming in tonight so they can come tomorrow. I don't know what I'd do with my mother, she's just such a trooper when it comes to taking care of me after all of these lovely medical things. So now just have to get through sitting today (ouch!) and thankfully I have the chiro and massage at lunch.
May go to the pool after work but it depends on how I'm feeling. My tummy has been pretty wonky all week, I think from the stress. The hip has been holding up okay. I walked all the way home from work on Tuesday and it was pretty good. I can't believe it's taken this long to get there though - 9 months. And I still haven't heard back from my second appeal for PT from the state. I really hope I do get some visits approved so I can see how the hip is doing and what I can do to move forward though.
My parents are coming in tonight so they can come tomorrow. I don't know what I'd do with my mother, she's just such a trooper when it comes to taking care of me after all of these lovely medical things. So now just have to get through sitting today (ouch!) and thankfully I have the chiro and massage at lunch.
May go to the pool after work but it depends on how I'm feeling. My tummy has been pretty wonky all week, I think from the stress. The hip has been holding up okay. I walked all the way home from work on Tuesday and it was pretty good. I can't believe it's taken this long to get there though - 9 months. And I still haven't heard back from my second appeal for PT from the state. I really hope I do get some visits approved so I can see how the hip is doing and what I can do to move forward though.
22 May, 2008
Rain
It seems that no matter where I go, the rain follows. At least lately! So, what can be said for Tampa other that it's rainy and close? Oh yes, the sewage reeks! I mean, stinks to high hell! But other than that I had a lovely walk this morning. Wish I had my pedometer so I can see how far I went without my hip flipping out. It was a good test. I did some shooting along the way, so working out my eyes as well as my hip :-) I miss playing with my Hasselblad! It felt great to have it in my hands again.
I am keeping this brief because:
1) it's 12.30 and I still haven't eaten anything so should feed
2)I am thinking I should really ice my hip - just in case!
:-)
I am keeping this brief because:
1) it's 12.30 and I still haven't eaten anything so should feed
2)I am thinking I should really ice my hip - just in case!
:-)
01 May, 2008
getting better every day
Well, for now that is. Monday was bad, but Tuesday was a nightmare. I barely slept, and then could barely move in the morning when I was meant to get up. I had to take a sick day and even order food in. I hate days like that. Jumping out of a window was looking better every moment. Between my lack of sleep and the weather it was the worst I've felt in a v. long time.
It's funny, my friend Jodi said on Sunday when we were out that I'm like the energizer bunny - I just keep going. I certainly don't think of myself that way, and definitely don't feel like it this week. Still, I guess I am happy that it seems like that to others. I'm not a particular fan of whinging.
Yesterday morning I was up v. early as I still was having trouble sleeping, so I went to the PT pool before work. That was a great thing and I was sorry I had to leave it and go to the office. The water is over 90' and just feels so good. By yesterday afternoon I started to feel somewhat human again. I did a little walking for errands after work but there was no way I'd have made it all the way home, so hopped on a bus at 60th Street. My right hip is still a bit wonky this week.
Today I had my massage and that was wonderful. I wish I could have that every day. I am going to the pool after work, the nice, hot pool. Looking forward to that. And then meeting up for a bevvy afterwards. I am really hoping those weather people are wrong with there upcoming forecast as I'm just starting to feel okay again.
The only thing I heard back from the PT people were that they were going to follow up, but still haven't heard a thing back. Will bug them again now methinks.
It's funny, my friend Jodi said on Sunday when we were out that I'm like the energizer bunny - I just keep going. I certainly don't think of myself that way, and definitely don't feel like it this week. Still, I guess I am happy that it seems like that to others. I'm not a particular fan of whinging.
Yesterday morning I was up v. early as I still was having trouble sleeping, so I went to the PT pool before work. That was a great thing and I was sorry I had to leave it and go to the office. The water is over 90' and just feels so good. By yesterday afternoon I started to feel somewhat human again. I did a little walking for errands after work but there was no way I'd have made it all the way home, so hopped on a bus at 60th Street. My right hip is still a bit wonky this week.
Today I had my massage and that was wonderful. I wish I could have that every day. I am going to the pool after work, the nice, hot pool. Looking forward to that. And then meeting up for a bevvy afterwards. I am really hoping those weather people are wrong with there upcoming forecast as I'm just starting to feel okay again.
The only thing I heard back from the PT people were that they were going to follow up, but still haven't heard a thing back. Will bug them again now methinks.
14 April, 2008
Busy me
and happy about it. The past few days I've definitely been pushing myself. Well, pushing myself in the terms of my particular body.
Friday I went to the gym at lunch. I did about 20 minutes on the bike and then 30 leg presses. I felt pretty good with that. After work I stopped at the bookshop to see if they had a good book on CSS. There is actually a limit to the information you can find on the Internet! Who knew??? Anyway, of course the section I needed was on the bottom, so I was squatting for a long time. Well it seemed like a long time when your right hip doesn't like to be in that position. But I muddled through, and did find a good book. At least that's what the checkout dude implied when he said it was the book he is using as a textbook for class. So far it does seem pretty good though. Hopefully it will help me with the one area I can't seem to suss out. Anyway, afterwards I think I iced for a bit and then decided it was time to clean the pantry. That took a while, but it was so needed. I disposed of many things I didn't even realise I had buried in there. Every year right before Pesach I do a mass cleaning of the pantry and kitchen. I decided my hip had been through enough in one day and would start on the kitchen the next morning.
Accordingly my body woke me up early, I guess it was very motivated! I cleaned that kitchen for over 2 hours and still wasn't done. If you saw the size of my kitchen you wouldn't believe me! I had to take a break to ice my various body parts. Then it was back to work. It definitely was my workout for the day. Afterwards I dusted the whole flat as well. I just have to do the bathroom. Been putting that off because it will be a whole night ordeal. Being a Virgo when I get started on something it has to be very thorough. It has its good and bad quirks to it. Saturday night my ice and I relaxed and took it easy. We deserved it! Though my body for some reason thought otherwise and didn't let me have a proper sleep!
Sunday I just was too sore to start doing the bathroom, so decided to start reading my new HTML/CSS book. I read through a few chapters, then decided to go to the pool. It was heaven at first as no one else was in the pool for the first half of my workout. No splashing, loud noises, nothing. Pure heaven and so relaxing. I was trying to push it a bit with the walking. It's hard to walk fast in the water but I tried more than usual. I wanted to see how much I could push the hips. After I was a bit sore, but went home and iced like a good girl. Was still achy but the weather was also a bit crap so that wasn't helping.
So that leaves today. I didn't go to the gym as I thought I should take it easy, however that decision didn't last too long as now I've decided I should try to walk home and see how it goes. I still have to figure out part of the menu for Saturday, and order the groceries, but think the walk should be good.
Friday I went to the gym at lunch. I did about 20 minutes on the bike and then 30 leg presses. I felt pretty good with that. After work I stopped at the bookshop to see if they had a good book on CSS. There is actually a limit to the information you can find on the Internet! Who knew??? Anyway, of course the section I needed was on the bottom, so I was squatting for a long time. Well it seemed like a long time when your right hip doesn't like to be in that position. But I muddled through, and did find a good book. At least that's what the checkout dude implied when he said it was the book he is using as a textbook for class. So far it does seem pretty good though. Hopefully it will help me with the one area I can't seem to suss out. Anyway, afterwards I think I iced for a bit and then decided it was time to clean the pantry. That took a while, but it was so needed. I disposed of many things I didn't even realise I had buried in there. Every year right before Pesach I do a mass cleaning of the pantry and kitchen. I decided my hip had been through enough in one day and would start on the kitchen the next morning.
Accordingly my body woke me up early, I guess it was very motivated! I cleaned that kitchen for over 2 hours and still wasn't done. If you saw the size of my kitchen you wouldn't believe me! I had to take a break to ice my various body parts. Then it was back to work. It definitely was my workout for the day. Afterwards I dusted the whole flat as well. I just have to do the bathroom. Been putting that off because it will be a whole night ordeal. Being a Virgo when I get started on something it has to be very thorough. It has its good and bad quirks to it. Saturday night my ice and I relaxed and took it easy. We deserved it! Though my body for some reason thought otherwise and didn't let me have a proper sleep!
Sunday I just was too sore to start doing the bathroom, so decided to start reading my new HTML/CSS book. I read through a few chapters, then decided to go to the pool. It was heaven at first as no one else was in the pool for the first half of my workout. No splashing, loud noises, nothing. Pure heaven and so relaxing. I was trying to push it a bit with the walking. It's hard to walk fast in the water but I tried more than usual. I wanted to see how much I could push the hips. After I was a bit sore, but went home and iced like a good girl. Was still achy but the weather was also a bit crap so that wasn't helping.
So that leaves today. I didn't go to the gym as I thought I should take it easy, however that decision didn't last too long as now I've decided I should try to walk home and see how it goes. I still have to figure out part of the menu for Saturday, and order the groceries, but think the walk should be good.
22 March, 2008
weekend update
I've been busy playing with a new toy. How I love new toys. This one is a biggie though. Just getting it out of the box almost destroyed me. I can't believe how heavy they make these Macs! Anyway, with some difficulty I did get it out of the box and set up. I've even sussed out how to transfer items from my PC using that as a server. I amaze myself sometimes as I'm not too tech savvy. So I've been spending much time trying to learn the Mac way - and I have to admit there are certain things that drive me a bit wonky. A lot of programs don't work with it. Ah well, it's purpose is for my photography so that is what I will use it primarily for anyway. Still, takes some getting used to. I've been trying to not spend to much time at one time on it as I don't want my hand to start up. It's been pretty good since the injection on Wednesday and I don't want to irritate it.
Yesterday I took a break in the afternoon for some wine and cheese at Uva. I love that place. It's so reasonable and you can sit for hours just talking and hanging out and they're cool about it. It was a self-imposed, pre-planned break from the computer. I didn't want to lock myself up for the whole weekend just playing with it.
I decided to start spring cleaning today. I thought I had been feeling well but after I got started my hips decided they didn't like the plan. I do still want to go to the pool but need to get motivated now that I'm in pain. Still, I must go and strengthen. I'll ice twice as much after! Besides if I don't leave for a break I'll keep at the cleaning and really destroy me for the rest of the weekend. I still have to do laundry as well, but the more I think about it, the more I think that will be tomorrows chore. Moderation is key to my life - that's what the keep telling me anyway. And I have to remember to get all those test results for the rheumy appointment this week. And tomorrow night going to see a singer in the village which will be a nice treat. Don't nearly get down there enough!
Ok, must give myself a swift kick in the arse and get going! It's hard to leave though as my brother told me about this cool website, pandora.com. You put in your favourite band and they come up with a stream of songs. It's pretty amazing that 95% of the songs they are playing I like, then again not too surprising as it's all 80's and I'm so trapped in that time period. Still, lots of stuff I haven't heard in a while like OMD, TFF, Psychedelic Furs, etc. V. v. cool!
21 February, 2008
PT update
I don't even know how many weeks it's been since surgery. I've lost track. But this is how I'm doing....
Right hip was okay for the most part but then started hurting in the joint this evening when I was walking. Hoping it was just irritation from PT last night.
Left hip still quite painful from Monday. In fact when I'm walking I take a step and occasionally my left legs gives out and I feel like I'm about to fall over. But then it goes away. So still slightly gimpy today but not as bad as the last few days. PT people say that I probably just overstretched myself on Monday w/ Jack and that it should get better in a matter of days. Fingers crossed.
Well, that's about it, I'm going to go schluffy now. I'm knackered.
Right hip was okay for the most part but then started hurting in the joint this evening when I was walking. Hoping it was just irritation from PT last night.
Left hip still quite painful from Monday. In fact when I'm walking I take a step and occasionally my left legs gives out and I feel like I'm about to fall over. But then it goes away. So still slightly gimpy today but not as bad as the last few days. PT people say that I probably just overstretched myself on Monday w/ Jack and that it should get better in a matter of days. Fingers crossed.
Well, that's about it, I'm going to go schluffy now. I'm knackered.
13 February, 2008
ARGH!!!
Hip is still sore and now left one is acting up, probably because I've been compensating. And my Fibromyalgia is not doing too hot. If had any sick days I would have taken one today for sure. Since yesterday afternoon I've been going downhill, and today it's even worse. Woke up about 5 am and could not get back to sleep, so I'm sure that didn't help.
Ok, I'm a bit crabby at the moment, but trust me if you felt like this you would be too. Sorry.
The good thing that happened last night was that my friend helped me suss out that I can get a scanner and more memory for my computer and that it should transfer over from PC to Mac when I can afford one. That means I can get started at least scanning my tons of negatives. We just have to check out one more thing and it should be good to go! :-) If I can't walk and take pics at least I can work on the ones I have already.
Ok, I'm a bit crabby at the moment, but trust me if you felt like this you would be too. Sorry.
The good thing that happened last night was that my friend helped me suss out that I can get a scanner and more memory for my computer and that it should transfer over from PC to Mac when I can afford one. That means I can get started at least scanning my tons of negatives. We just have to check out one more thing and it should be good to go! :-) If I can't walk and take pics at least I can work on the ones I have already.
12 February, 2008
08 February, 2008
not so sure...
what is causing my right hip to hurt.
Wednesday I did shoot some pool, but to be fair only two games so it wasn't that intense. Yesterday I went to the chiropractor and I told the masseuse that my lower right back has been feeling tight. He did a lot of work down there and also a bit on my hips, and it was later that afternoon my right hip started to hurt. So it could be that, or it could be soreness from the pool on Tuesday. I ended up not going to the pool last night since I was sore, and iced instead.
I have a busy weekend ahead so will have to keep reminding myself to take it slowly. That's definitely a lesson I've learned most emphatically. I am still a bit sore today though. Also, thankfully (touch wood) my mum is ok so that has taken away some stress. :-)
Wednesday I did shoot some pool, but to be fair only two games so it wasn't that intense. Yesterday I went to the chiropractor and I told the masseuse that my lower right back has been feeling tight. He did a lot of work down there and also a bit on my hips, and it was later that afternoon my right hip started to hurt. So it could be that, or it could be soreness from the pool on Tuesday. I ended up not going to the pool last night since I was sore, and iced instead.
I have a busy weekend ahead so will have to keep reminding myself to take it slowly. That's definitely a lesson I've learned most emphatically. I am still a bit sore today though. Also, thankfully (touch wood) my mum is ok so that has taken away some stress. :-)
21 January, 2008
I did it...
Not sure yet if it was the best idea, but we did make it to the MET today. I am glad I went as there was a Lee Friedlander exhibit that I hadn't even known about which was good, and their new "Depth of Field" which was OK. I guess it is good for a general intro into photography. Reminded me of my intro to photo classes I took at university. But still, glad I saw it.
I did put on a lidocaine patch on my left hip before we left. I was OK walking around. After the photo exhibits we went to the cafeteria for lunch and then my dad wanted to go back and see the impressionists. Thankfully they had benches in a lot of the galleries so I was able to sit whilst my parents looked around.
My left hip is definitely acting up and quite sore but, touch wood, my right hip hasn't acted up. At least not yet...
I did put on a lidocaine patch on my left hip before we left. I was OK walking around. After the photo exhibits we went to the cafeteria for lunch and then my dad wanted to go back and see the impressionists. Thankfully they had benches in a lot of the galleries so I was able to sit whilst my parents looked around.
My left hip is definitely acting up and quite sore but, touch wood, my right hip hasn't acted up. At least not yet...
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