I'm sitting here trying to suss out what exactly changed last night to create the pain I'm in this morning.
I woke up and after moving around a bit my right hip, especially in the front, was pretty sore and tight. My PT guy stretched me out yesterday because I felt a little tight around there, but that should have helped. Also, my knee bursitis is killing me, and just above my right ankle is very tender as well.
All I can come up with was that perhaps I added weight when I was doing the pulley machine. Not intentionally, mind you, I thought we were up to 15 lbs, and it did not feel more difficult than usual, so I'm not sure if that is it. The other thing is that he added more weight to my right leg when I was doing leg raises with the stim. I thought it was only a pound, but with my body perhaps that's all it takes. He did want me to add a weight when I was doing the side leg lifts, but he didn't get to me in time, but we did add it for my rear leg lifts. Other than those three things I cannot think of what was different from last week. I am stumped.
I guess I will see how long this lasts and report to him tomorrow at my appointment. The stairs at the subway were a killer today. Like I've said before, two steps forward, and then one back.
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12 February, 2008
10 February, 2008
Holding up
Yesterday I made it to the pool. I was definitely sore afterwards but we stopped for some brunch on the way home and I didn't notice it till we started walking afterwards. It was a bit rough going. I had been planning on icing it after I showered and dressed but time was limited as my parents showed up and we all went to the theatre. I was wishing I had thrown a patch on the hip to deal with all that sitting for long a period.
We first stopped off to get tickets for another show. We ended up taking a cab from my place as I had decided my hip would be the better for it, and since there were four of us I didn't feel too environmentally unconscious. We walked from that theatre to the other, which was not too bad.
The AA theatre might be redone but who doesn't put aisles anywhere in the mezzanine except at the ends? We had wonderful centre mezzanine seats, but once you finally got to the seat there was no way to escape (or go to the loo, or stretch and walk, etc). Because of this I was regretting not putting on a lidocaine patch before getting to the seat, though I didn't realise I would need one until I sat down. I did survive though and the good thing about the theatre is they have a lift, so I didn't have to climb a ton of stairs. BTW - I highly recommend "The 39 Steps". It's very amusing and funny.
Afterwards we went to the "only Scottish restaurant/bar" in NYC. At least that's what it says out front. I love this place, and it's been ages since I've been plus it was keeping with the theme of the play, or at least the locale. After spending some time in there, we took the bus up from midtown - I was still trying to avoid the stairs anyway I could. It was a much better result I believe. The rest of the night we stayed local so not a lot of walking which was good. I feel pretty good today, and am hoping (touch wood) it holds up.
We first stopped off to get tickets for another show. We ended up taking a cab from my place as I had decided my hip would be the better for it, and since there were four of us I didn't feel too environmentally unconscious. We walked from that theatre to the other, which was not too bad.
The AA theatre might be redone but who doesn't put aisles anywhere in the mezzanine except at the ends? We had wonderful centre mezzanine seats, but once you finally got to the seat there was no way to escape (or go to the loo, or stretch and walk, etc). Because of this I was regretting not putting on a lidocaine patch before getting to the seat, though I didn't realise I would need one until I sat down. I did survive though and the good thing about the theatre is they have a lift, so I didn't have to climb a ton of stairs. BTW - I highly recommend "The 39 Steps". It's very amusing and funny.
Afterwards we went to the "only Scottish restaurant/bar" in NYC. At least that's what it says out front. I love this place, and it's been ages since I've been plus it was keeping with the theme of the play, or at least the locale. After spending some time in there, we took the bus up from midtown - I was still trying to avoid the stairs anyway I could. It was a much better result I believe. The rest of the night we stayed local so not a lot of walking which was good. I feel pretty good today, and am hoping (touch wood) it holds up.
09 February, 2008
sore
Last night after having a lovely dinner at Gavroche (highly recommend this place, it was delicious!) and half a bottle of wine, I thought I was superwoman again. So we walked around and around until we found a bar we liked that wasn't too crowded. We stopped into a nice little pub and we were going to leave after using the facilities but then some guys started talking to us and next thing I know I've been standing for a couple of hours. I finally had the chutzpah to ask one of the guys for his bar stool. So now I am sore, but because I missed the pool on Thursday I feel the need to go. That and yesterday was the first time I ate three meals in ages and I feel like a beached whale! So, off I go. Fingers crossed that this is a good thing. My hamstrings are SO tight from earlier this week so will be stretching those as much as possible.
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. :-)
04 February, 2008
Weekend Update
Friday night went relatively well. I was okay with the boots for the most part of the day but in the evening ended up standing for a while which killed my feet. Thankfully the hips weren't too bad, and after a while we went to a lounge and just vegged on the couches which was a welcome respite for the legs.
Saturday I had to get motivated and felt well enough to try the pool. I ended up walking there against my better judgement because I had to stop off at the post office on the way. I spent about 20 minutes in the pool doing walking, some kicking with the kickboard (which seemed to irritated my knee bursitis) and some leg lifts. It felt great to be back in the water, and I had to restrain myself from doing too much, as I just wanted to start doing laps like my old self.
After the pool I walked home and was definitely sore, especially on the right side, so iced when I got home. That seemed to help a lot. I went down to Union Square to meet my friend at the B&N for a late lunch at a cute place nearby - it was a restaurant/wine bar - and pretty cool inside. Saturday night I went out to a party and wore boots again, but thankfully I ended up sitting most of the time so the hips were happy.
Yesterday I went out to the island to see my family, and especially my little nephew. I figure if I am suffering today at all it will be a combination from playing with him (he LOVES it when you swing him back and forth and chase after him) and the crappy weather we are having. My ankle did go out when I was running after him so that was not good, I know I'm not meant to do that, but how can you resist an adorable three year old?
I have PT again tonight, then dinner plans after, so a long day, but am planning on going swimming again tomorrow. Baby steps...
Saturday I had to get motivated and felt well enough to try the pool. I ended up walking there against my better judgement because I had to stop off at the post office on the way. I spent about 20 minutes in the pool doing walking, some kicking with the kickboard (which seemed to irritated my knee bursitis) and some leg lifts. It felt great to be back in the water, and I had to restrain myself from doing too much, as I just wanted to start doing laps like my old self.
After the pool I walked home and was definitely sore, especially on the right side, so iced when I got home. That seemed to help a lot. I went down to Union Square to meet my friend at the B&N for a late lunch at a cute place nearby - it was a restaurant/wine bar - and pretty cool inside. Saturday night I went out to a party and wore boots again, but thankfully I ended up sitting most of the time so the hips were happy.
Yesterday I went out to the island to see my family, and especially my little nephew. I figure if I am suffering today at all it will be a combination from playing with him (he LOVES it when you swing him back and forth and chase after him) and the crappy weather we are having. My ankle did go out when I was running after him so that was not good, I know I'm not meant to do that, but how can you resist an adorable three year old?
I have PT again tonight, then dinner plans after, so a long day, but am planning on going swimming again tomorrow. Baby steps...
28 January, 2008
I love my lidocaine patches!
This weekend went fairly smoothly. Getting to the airport was pretty easy and I was fortunate that I did not have to wait long for the train or bus. (Btw - I never knew there was a HUGE Pathmark at 125th and Lex. It's enormous!) Thankfully the traffic was moving well too and I made it door to door in under an hour.
I walked in the terminal, seemed like a hassle to have to explain about needing a wheelchair since the gates were not too far from the security.
Saturday my mother and I went down to the Corcoran. We took the metro - interesting people on the metro these days - and it was only about a half hour journey. It was FREEZING out though. The walk to the gallery was a bit longer than I had anticipated. Thankfully I had put a lidocaine patch on my left hip as a preventive measure. I'm getting pretty clever at this point - took me long enough!
I brought my digital automatic camera with me and was having fun taking shots all around, even though we were as cold as icebergs on the north pole.
Thankfully we made it to the exhibit before the masses and did not have to queue up for too long (The line that existed when we left went around and around the whole building - madness!). The exhibit was quite large, about 150 photographs I believe. I was definitely getting worn out by the end of it and craving a seat. But it was so worth it. It reminded me of why I love photography so much, and how much I miss shooting black and white especially. I am now very determined to try to get a Mac with lots of memory and good printer and scanner for my 2 1/4 negs so I can truly get to work on my pictures. It's been way too long since I've focused on my art, and lord knows I have to start cataloging and doing something with it at. (If anyone wins the lottery and feels like donating to the cause, you know where to reach me :-)
Afterwards we stopped for lunch - my mother insisting on eating, and I was happy to sit as well. My right side did hold up fairly well though so no complaints there. I was a bit sore on the metro on the way back but thankfully we were able to get seats after a few stops and that definitely helped.
For the party that night I threw on a lidocaine patch on my right hip just to make sure I didn't have to suffer all night in case it flared up. After standing for a while I had to sit down and take the pressure off. But all in all it was ok.
Tonight I have PT for the first time since the 16th! I think it might have helped a bit to have a slight break though, since the hips were all irritated. We shall see how it goes tonight. I am planning on still going on the easier side as I don't want a repeat.
I walked in the terminal, seemed like a hassle to have to explain about needing a wheelchair since the gates were not too far from the security.
Saturday my mother and I went down to the Corcoran. We took the metro - interesting people on the metro these days - and it was only about a half hour journey. It was FREEZING out though. The walk to the gallery was a bit longer than I had anticipated. Thankfully I had put a lidocaine patch on my left hip as a preventive measure. I'm getting pretty clever at this point - took me long enough!
I brought my digital automatic camera with me and was having fun taking shots all around, even though we were as cold as icebergs on the north pole.
Thankfully we made it to the exhibit before the masses and did not have to queue up for too long (The line that existed when we left went around and around the whole building - madness!). The exhibit was quite large, about 150 photographs I believe. I was definitely getting worn out by the end of it and craving a seat. But it was so worth it. It reminded me of why I love photography so much, and how much I miss shooting black and white especially. I am now very determined to try to get a Mac with lots of memory and good printer and scanner for my 2 1/4 negs so I can truly get to work on my pictures. It's been way too long since I've focused on my art, and lord knows I have to start cataloging and doing something with it at. (If anyone wins the lottery and feels like donating to the cause, you know where to reach me :-)
Afterwards we stopped for lunch - my mother insisting on eating, and I was happy to sit as well. My right side did hold up fairly well though so no complaints there. I was a bit sore on the metro on the way back but thankfully we were able to get seats after a few stops and that definitely helped.
For the party that night I threw on a lidocaine patch on my right hip just to make sure I didn't have to suffer all night in case it flared up. After standing for a while I had to sit down and take the pressure off. But all in all it was ok.
Tonight I have PT for the first time since the 16th! I think it might have helped a bit to have a slight break though, since the hips were all irritated. We shall see how it goes tonight. I am planning on still going on the easier side as I don't want a repeat.
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...
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...
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