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08-08-2012, 12:21 AM | #51 | |||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (08-08-2012) |
08-09-2012, 12:16 AM | #52 | |||
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I'm not sure I know what a "normal" life IS. Somewhere along the journey, possibly/probably feeling somewhat like what you expressed, it occured to me that I have never had what I spoze most people would consider a "normal life". This isn't just due to mishaps (medical and/or otherwise) but also alternative lifestyle, various life choices, and other factors I needn't go into here. Looking back, and anticipating forward, I choose to think of my life -- our life (DW & self) together -- as an extraordinary life, the definition of which is whatever I/we choose it to be! The challenges we (all of us) face may be far from those we would EVER choose (not to mention the outcomes), but of the things we can control and the things we cannot control, I believe how we view our own lives falls within the former. Doc
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08-09-2012, 08:16 AM | #53 | ||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physica...rehabilitation http://www.aapmr.org/patients/aboutp...ysiatrist.aspx When I was recovering from a car accident nearly 10 years ago and had obvious signs of some sort of nerve problems, my primary doctor sent me to the physiatrist. He figured out the problem right away and handled my care by sending me to the appropriate specialists. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (08-09-2012) |
08-09-2012, 11:30 AM | #54 | ||
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hello from Florida. I was the one who is seeing a physiasist. I found this kind of by accident in looking for a new pain specialist. I had no choice but to look for a new doctor at the time. Found a really caring individual, and low and behold, some new methods of dealing with my pain. I have suppliments now, and take B12 shots, and I have a lotion for RSD in my foot and ankle that works pretty good actually. Mixed by a pharmacy. My hair due to alopecia, dropped out 30 years ago, and comes and goes. By golly, it is coming back again, though grey. I am 60 so it should be, Also my nails were terrible and peeling. They are better too. Pain is being controlled, and I am a bit more active, though if I over do it, I pay a price. This type of physician is worth looking into. I selected her out of 4 doctors, my pharmasist actually knows about. My pharmasist knows me so well, he gave me an inside scoop on who he thinks may be a good doctor, and those that lets say, may have a bit of a bad reputation. Ask your primary about this kind of doctor, and see what he or she says. I do wish you all the best. ginnie
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08-09-2012, 04:43 PM | #55 | |||
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You're right. "Normal" is pretty subjective. It's tough to find your way when so much is coming at you at once. I know what I want but I also have learned that I have to make many compromises because I can't have things exactly as I would like them. First and foremost, I need to get these immediate health concerns under better control. Hopefully my nerve block and RFA procedures will set me on the course to do that. Once the pain is under better control, I hope to get back into 'life'. One step at a time. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (08-12-2012) |
08-09-2012, 07:05 PM | #56 | ||
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I read somewhere a long time ago...."Normal is a setting on a hair dryer" ginnie
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08-10-2012, 10:44 AM | #57 | |||
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08-10-2012, 01:38 PM | #58 | |||
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08-12-2012, 02:00 AM | #59 | |||
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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08-18-2012, 08:31 PM | #60 | |||
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