next round of medical issues
 

Hi All
I've been around lurking for a while and have been really cranky. I've got some medical issues, none serious. The ankle is definitely better, finally. (Day 149) PT is helping and I have more mobility and gaining strength. I've started walking in place of band stretches for the ankle. Holding the bands hurts my hands. (No poetry intended) PT would rather I do the stretches, so I'm trying. I have moved from the easiest band up one level. Yay!

The down side of walking is severe back pain down the center of my spine and left side. What could it be? I had x-reays last week. It's believed to be muscle issues related to wearing the walking cast for 2 months. And walking lopsided with left side 2inches higher.

I start PT for my back in a week or so, not with ankle PT, but in the same place. I also got some flexeril and it has helped alot. I can feel when it wears off and am happy for some relief.

Oh, and they found a 7-mm calcium deposit in my right kidney. Yep, probably a kidney rock(stone). I go for an ultrasound in a week and a half. No pain from the kidney, yet.

I've also had allergy issues since I moved to OH last fall. So this week it's testing time.

The MS, lets see, it's flaring due to the heat and humidity and it's just turning summer here. Yuck! I'm not sure if it's a flare or pseudo so I've not called the doctor. I've thought about it though.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and planning fun stuff for the next.

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I'm sorry you're dealing with so much carp, Beth..:( Happy the ankle is better, though..:)

I feel your pain....this is not a good summer for me, either. Just hanging in there and wondering...what now, and hoping for the best.

At least you are doing something to help you gain strength. I do very little. Just too dang tired and lazy. I did a load of laundry today and you'd think I climbed Mt Everest...sheesh.......had to take a nap.

Hang in there with me, Beth. Maybe together, we can beat this thing..;)

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Beth sorry to hear things are crappy on your end. Sal is right, hang in there! We are thinking of ya!

Hang in there!

Sorry, Corny. :hug: Feel better! :winky:

beth hello
stress sucks too, and can really mess with MS and sx's why not call nuero and read what you posted see what he thinks, mine works with me on the phone, not sure how yours is. If yours isnt that type be careful sounds like you have a lot going on at once, do you take anything for the allergies, I know how bad those can get. Just dont be afraid to bother him. Keep a good eye out on the MS pseudo or flare, hope you get to feelin better real soon

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Feel better! :hug:

Yikes! Corny, what a drag. My back and legs get all jammed up from the thump-drag-shuffle-fling walk I now use. Massage helps it some. I hope the PT will help you straighten your back.

That sounds more like a boulder in your kidney. Ewwwww, will they get in there and implode it for you?

You have a basket full Beth! It seems each day someone
is reporting how bad things are.

I still am not doing that good also. Read the posts for a short time
then I have to quit because the eyes start hurting and start blurring.

The fatigue is awful these past few weeks and not getting any better.

I hope that all goes well with that Kidney Stone. I cringed when I
read that.

Take Care,
Jappy :hug:

I hope you get some relief soon from everything.

Hugs,
Weebs37

Frank
Thanks for the suggestion, it's a good one. I will do that tomorrow. I spent this weekend sleeping and sleeping and sleeping. I think it's real not pseudo.

I take claritin for allergies and Patanol eye drops. I know the drops stop the itchy eyes and the other does help a little, but not enough. Since I love dogs and spend time nearly everyday with my sisters I've been considering shots to desensitize, I started 15 years ago, but lost my insurance.

Cindy
Thanks for suggestion massage. I've wanted to try it but then again my skin is hypersensitive and it might not be worth the tinglies etc. I sure am hoping for an implosion. The alternative sounds beyond torture. I won't know until after the ultrasound on the 8th.

Thanks to everyone for the support. It really helps to know I'm not alone.

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Aw nuts Bethie poo! That darn ankle has given you trouble for a long time and now the back wants action? Rocks in the kidney? That's gotta hurt.

Here sit in this chair....(yells) someone get a pillow.

Put your feet up and I will run get up some chocolates!

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Update
 

After sleeping the weekend away, I think I was awake a handful of hours each day, I put a call into my doctors office. I and am waiting for a call back from her PA, most likely after 5pm, as usual.

Heading for a nap.

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I'm soooo sorry to hear about all your problems, Beth. :( What the heck is going on here? We all wait for nice weather and it seems like so many of us are feeling like carp!!!! It's not fair!!!! Hope you start feeling better real soon!

Hugs........