Good thing I am going to PT tonight as I have NO idea what is going on with these legs, especially the left one. I was limping all day yesterday. I did go to the pool last night and did some walking up and down as well as various leg exercises. I gave my arms a break because my shoulder hurt so much from Monday. Afterwards I walked home and felt relatively okay, though still had a limp. Silly me got distracted and never got around to icing, but I didn't notice so I guess it wasn't bothering me that much. This morning I was okay for the most part at home, but once I started properly walking in the street taking normal steps, my left leg went wonky and I'm limping again. I can't tell if it's more of a labral tear type of thing or it's my psoas. Perhaps it's only my psoas and it is tight? I will see what S at PT can do tonight. Perhaps he has some suggestions for stretching.
At least I got some sleep last night, albeit with some aids, but still, only woke up once and went back to sleep relatively quickly. That's pretty good for me.
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20 February, 2008
27 December, 2007
14 Week post op
It's been almost two weeks without a crutch in sight! Oh, how I don't miss them. I've been holding up pretty well for the most part. The right hip gets a bit tight at times, I believe it's the psoas, so we've been stretching it more at PT.
I had the injection on my left hip on Friday. I hate the procedure, it's not pleasant at all, but at least it's over. I had a difference in pain from the pre-injection to the post-injection, especially rotating my hip inwards. That was a 10+ before the injection, and went to about a 5 after. It was definitely sore for the following days but seems okay now.
I leave for London tomorrow night. I have taken the precaution of arranging assistance from the gate in Heathrow as the walk to immigration is quite long. I am meant to get a bulk seat as well which will be helpful in the sense no one will be able to smoosh my legs when they put their chair back. Normally I'm not a fan but in this case I'm willing to give it a try.
I've been trying to limit my plans for the trip, so just meeting up with some friends, seeing a Panto, going to the local for New Years and the biggest amount of walking will be at Hampton Court on New Years Day. I pray I can handle it, because being the Henry buff that I am, I have to see the new exhibit, as well as the Tudor Cookery special and holiday decorations they have set up. I must hit the gift shop there as well, they usually have lots of fun things for history geeks such as myself.
I am back next week and will let you now how I fared. Happy New Year and may you and those you love have a blessed 2008!
I had the injection on my left hip on Friday. I hate the procedure, it's not pleasant at all, but at least it's over. I had a difference in pain from the pre-injection to the post-injection, especially rotating my hip inwards. That was a 10+ before the injection, and went to about a 5 after. It was definitely sore for the following days but seems okay now.
I leave for London tomorrow night. I have taken the precaution of arranging assistance from the gate in Heathrow as the walk to immigration is quite long. I am meant to get a bulk seat as well which will be helpful in the sense no one will be able to smoosh my legs when they put their chair back. Normally I'm not a fan but in this case I'm willing to give it a try.
I've been trying to limit my plans for the trip, so just meeting up with some friends, seeing a Panto, going to the local for New Years and the biggest amount of walking will be at Hampton Court on New Years Day. I pray I can handle it, because being the Henry buff that I am, I have to see the new exhibit, as well as the Tudor Cookery special and holiday decorations they have set up. I must hit the gift shop there as well, they usually have lots of fun things for history geeks such as myself.
I am back next week and will let you now how I fared. Happy New Year and may you and those you love have a blessed 2008!
19 December, 2007
13 Week update
In honour of my thirteenth week of recovery, I decided to be brave and ditch the last crutch. Unlike most people I've had to use one for a much longer time. The idea was to keep down the inflammation in the surgical hip, and it did work. The main issue was it made my left hip very upset and inflamed.
Today is my third "official" day going sans crutch. It's been going pretty well. The main issues I've found are if I walk for a few blocks my hamstring starts to get tight and sore on the upper part, and the tendon under my right knee gets a bit irritated. My PT guys doesn't seem to concerned and I feel that the stronger I get it will work itself out. At least that's what I'm hoping. My psoas has been feeling a bit tight and we stretched it out at PT on Monday, and hopefully will do that again tonight. It's tricky for me as we don't want to overdue the stretching because of the EDS, but at the same time, it really needs to be done. I am going back to the genetic doctor in January so hopefully will get a better idea of what I should and should not be doing.
As for the left hip, it's not been too bad the last few days. Ironic as I'm getting an injection on Friday. I think it's very happy to be without the crutch and I am definitely more balanced so not putting most of my weight on it. It was pretty sore this am, but I also feel horrid and achy - it's my fibro kicking in. Sleep wasn't good for a few days and though I did fairly well the last two nights, the weather is a bit off where my body is concerned. I will have to make a concerted effort to get some good sleep in before I leave for London next week, as I don't want to start the trip off like this - the flight itself will be a challenge.
I am a bit nervous about the injection. I want it to make the pain go away, but at the same time, if it works, that means I will most likely need surgery. I am in no mental state to be able to handle that again, but at the same time I do want to get it over with so I can get on with my life. Ok, I'm not going to think about that now. As Scarlett says, tomorrow is another day...
Today is my third "official" day going sans crutch. It's been going pretty well. The main issues I've found are if I walk for a few blocks my hamstring starts to get tight and sore on the upper part, and the tendon under my right knee gets a bit irritated. My PT guys doesn't seem to concerned and I feel that the stronger I get it will work itself out. At least that's what I'm hoping. My psoas has been feeling a bit tight and we stretched it out at PT on Monday, and hopefully will do that again tonight. It's tricky for me as we don't want to overdue the stretching because of the EDS, but at the same time, it really needs to be done. I am going back to the genetic doctor in January so hopefully will get a better idea of what I should and should not be doing.
As for the left hip, it's not been too bad the last few days. Ironic as I'm getting an injection on Friday. I think it's very happy to be without the crutch and I am definitely more balanced so not putting most of my weight on it. It was pretty sore this am, but I also feel horrid and achy - it's my fibro kicking in. Sleep wasn't good for a few days and though I did fairly well the last two nights, the weather is a bit off where my body is concerned. I will have to make a concerted effort to get some good sleep in before I leave for London next week, as I don't want to start the trip off like this - the flight itself will be a challenge.
I am a bit nervous about the injection. I want it to make the pain go away, but at the same time, if it works, that means I will most likely need surgery. I am in no mental state to be able to handle that again, but at the same time I do want to get it over with so I can get on with my life. Ok, I'm not going to think about that now. As Scarlett says, tomorrow is another day...
11 October, 2007
Again with the lack of sleep
Yesterday I had another PT appointment. I was pretty knackered before I even got there. I sit mostly at work but was told to move around every 45 minutes, which I am sure has stretched out to longer. I just don't have the energy as the crutches are wiping me out and killing my hands. When I left for PT, the timing was bad as all the cabs were "off duty". I was ready to cry until finally a nice cabbie that was off duty stopped to ask where I was going and he was kind enough to give me a lift. The walk to PT from my office is about two long blocks and four short blocks, but there is NO WAY I could have made that on crutches. I am so tired from the crutches, I think you really expend a lot more energy with them than just walking normally.
Pain and torture was excruciating yesterday. I did the bike for 15 minutes, and then some internal rotation and kneeling on the table. When K, one of my PT's, came over, I told him that my psoas has been REALLY tight and driving me nuts. His response was that we have to keep it tight per the Dr. I said yes I know that but the Dr also said that he wants it to move smoothly, not just get stuck with extremely limited ROM. I understand it's a fine line, but I can't have this feeling forever because it will drive me nuts, but I also don't want the laxity to get to where it was before the surgery. I'm losing my mind. So K massaged the psoas and then all of the scars, and started stretching me A LOT more than has been done. It was uncomfortable but bearable, until all of a sudden I had a shooting pain down the outside of my hip. I don't know what triggered it but it lasted about 5-10 minutes as was horrible. After that and some manual resistance exercises with K I did the electrical stim for about 10 minutes and then iced. I am spending about 2 hours from start to finish there.
After I finally changed and got all of my things together, I went down to go home. I didn't even entertain the thought of a cab as it was rush hour so was beyond pleasantly surprised when I reached the corner and saw an available one. He was so nice he even got out to open the door for me. It was such a relief to not have to take the bus home. I was a zombie by the time I got back to my flat so ordered some (not very healthy) dinner but I didn't care. I spent the evening on the couch and then decided to take a muscle relaxer for my psoas. I must have been in more pain all over than I thought because that didn't even knock me out. My fibro is flaring up something awful with this crappy weather and my whole body is aching, which is why I didn't sleep. When the alarm went off this morning and could barely move. I can't say "when I woke up" because I had been up for ages. It took me an hour or so to just get up to get to the loo. Thankfully my friend T is staying with me this week and was able to help get me sorted and then we took a cab down to work.
So I am sitting here taking a break and have ice on both my hips, but wish I had more ice packs for my hands and shoulders. I wish I could have just stayed in bed today but will go home straight after to rest and will try my "magic pill" tonight so hopefully some sleep will be in order.
Next week I start PT twice a week, G-d give me strength!
Pain and torture was excruciating yesterday. I did the bike for 15 minutes, and then some internal rotation and kneeling on the table. When K, one of my PT's, came over, I told him that my psoas has been REALLY tight and driving me nuts. His response was that we have to keep it tight per the Dr. I said yes I know that but the Dr also said that he wants it to move smoothly, not just get stuck with extremely limited ROM. I understand it's a fine line, but I can't have this feeling forever because it will drive me nuts, but I also don't want the laxity to get to where it was before the surgery. I'm losing my mind. So K massaged the psoas and then all of the scars, and started stretching me A LOT more than has been done. It was uncomfortable but bearable, until all of a sudden I had a shooting pain down the outside of my hip. I don't know what triggered it but it lasted about 5-10 minutes as was horrible. After that and some manual resistance exercises with K I did the electrical stim for about 10 minutes and then iced. I am spending about 2 hours from start to finish there.
After I finally changed and got all of my things together, I went down to go home. I didn't even entertain the thought of a cab as it was rush hour so was beyond pleasantly surprised when I reached the corner and saw an available one. He was so nice he even got out to open the door for me. It was such a relief to not have to take the bus home. I was a zombie by the time I got back to my flat so ordered some (not very healthy) dinner but I didn't care. I spent the evening on the couch and then decided to take a muscle relaxer for my psoas. I must have been in more pain all over than I thought because that didn't even knock me out. My fibro is flaring up something awful with this crappy weather and my whole body is aching, which is why I didn't sleep. When the alarm went off this morning and could barely move. I can't say "when I woke up" because I had been up for ages. It took me an hour or so to just get up to get to the loo. Thankfully my friend T is staying with me this week and was able to help get me sorted and then we took a cab down to work.
So I am sitting here taking a break and have ice on both my hips, but wish I had more ice packs for my hands and shoulders. I wish I could have just stayed in bed today but will go home straight after to rest and will try my "magic pill" tonight so hopefully some sleep will be in order.
Next week I start PT twice a week, G-d give me strength!
09 October, 2007
Snail
Today was my first day back at work. I am not even done with the day but am pretty wiped out. NYC buses really need to get their act together. Why do they all have to hang out for a coffee klatch and then at the same time all arrive? I waited for almost half an hour for the 5th ave bus today. During that time my left hip started to kill and my back hurt from my bag, which has turned into an intense neck pain now. So frustrating. At least it didn't rain on me, though it looks like the heavens are going to open up at any time. But I still feel like a snail going at this pace. I am normally a very quick walker, so it is so frustrating!
My office is being amazingly understanding and letting me come in a little late this week, which helps to take the pressure off. And most of the bus drivers, whilst they can't tell time, are very patient with me boarding the bus. I am hoping each day just get a bit easier.
Pain in the right hip has been tolerable, and I haven't (touch wood) had the need to take a pain pill in a few days. I did take a muscle relaxer last night because my psoas has been so tight for the last few days. I notice it especially when I walk.
As for PT, they couldn't get me a late appointment for this week, so I rang yesterday to see if they could squeeze me in, but no luck. I rang back asking if there was anything all week, and they said possibly on Wednesday but they'd get back to me. I still haven't heard so will ring them shortly. I don't really want to miss PT at the fourth week out. I did have my appointments booked for the next four weeks so at least I don't have to worry about that.
PS - just heard from the PT dude and thankfully they can get me in tomorrow at 4pm, so am relieved about that.
My office is being amazingly understanding and letting me come in a little late this week, which helps to take the pressure off. And most of the bus drivers, whilst they can't tell time, are very patient with me boarding the bus. I am hoping each day just get a bit easier.
Pain in the right hip has been tolerable, and I haven't (touch wood) had the need to take a pain pill in a few days. I did take a muscle relaxer last night because my psoas has been so tight for the last few days. I notice it especially when I walk.
As for PT, they couldn't get me a late appointment for this week, so I rang yesterday to see if they could squeeze me in, but no luck. I rang back asking if there was anything all week, and they said possibly on Wednesday but they'd get back to me. I still haven't heard so will ring them shortly. I don't really want to miss PT at the fourth week out. I did have my appointments booked for the next four weeks so at least I don't have to worry about that.
PS - just heard from the PT dude and thankfully they can get me in tomorrow at 4pm, so am relieved about that.
05 October, 2007
Learning the limits
Yesterday was my third PT appointment. We didn't seem to do as much as the last two, which was okay with me since various parts of my body, sans the right hip, were killing me. One of the PT guys showed me how to wrap my wrists for extra support because my hands are killing me with the crutches. I know it seems all I do is whinge, but this process is getting the better of me. Dr. Kelly was meant to talk to the PT guys about how he wants me to proceed, but it seemed no one had spoken to him so I had to ask them to contact him so we're all on the same page. One of the PT guys did not seem to think it was such a good idea to return to work on Monday, but I really don't have a choice. Mostly I am going mad just sitting here. He is afraid I will do too much and flare up with the various multitudes of bodily issues I have. I guess we'll have to just see how it goes and I will just have to do what I can.
I had it in my head since earlier this week that after PT I would take my mother out for a well deserved lunch at a favourite little bistro that was not too far from the PT office. Unfortunately once I get something into my head that's it. And that was where it all went wrong.
After PT we went to my bank on the corner and then walked a few blocks to the restaurant. Looking back we really should have taken a taxi, but I am so frustrated from not going anywhere that I decided I was going to do it all by myself. I admit it, I am an idiot.
Thankfully there was a table free when we got there, and we had a lovely lunch with a little wine. My right hip started hurting then. After lunch we were going to try to take the bus back but I was too tired and we were very lucky that a cab was free, as most were off duty at that time.
I was so knackered from this trip that I ended up passing out for a while when we got home. I did the Game Ready for my right hip and that helped for a little bit but my psoas was really hurting as well as my right knee and left hip. This kept me up for a while and I ended up taking a pain killer so I could hopefully get some sleep. I eventually did fall asleep for a little bit, but have now been up since around 5 am. I took another pain killer around 6 am and am very loopy and queasy from it. I haven't been this out of it from them for a while, I guess I had started to get used to them but now that I've been not taking them regularly I am more affected.
I was hoping to do a test run to the office during rush hour this morning with my mother, but I am definitely not up for it now. Hopefully later on we will be able to do it.
I had it in my head since earlier this week that after PT I would take my mother out for a well deserved lunch at a favourite little bistro that was not too far from the PT office. Unfortunately once I get something into my head that's it. And that was where it all went wrong.
After PT we went to my bank on the corner and then walked a few blocks to the restaurant. Looking back we really should have taken a taxi, but I am so frustrated from not going anywhere that I decided I was going to do it all by myself. I admit it, I am an idiot.
Thankfully there was a table free when we got there, and we had a lovely lunch with a little wine. My right hip started hurting then. After lunch we were going to try to take the bus back but I was too tired and we were very lucky that a cab was free, as most were off duty at that time.
I was so knackered from this trip that I ended up passing out for a while when we got home. I did the Game Ready for my right hip and that helped for a little bit but my psoas was really hurting as well as my right knee and left hip. This kept me up for a while and I ended up taking a pain killer so I could hopefully get some sleep. I eventually did fall asleep for a little bit, but have now been up since around 5 am. I took another pain killer around 6 am and am very loopy and queasy from it. I haven't been this out of it from them for a while, I guess I had started to get used to them but now that I've been not taking them regularly I am more affected.
I was hoping to do a test run to the office during rush hour this morning with my mother, but I am definitely not up for it now. Hopefully later on we will be able to do it.
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