Two inguinal hernias
A nerve removed from right foot
Rebuilt right shoulder
L5/S1 annual tear, which uncovered all kinds of arthritis and stenosis
It’s been a rough last couple years as I’ve gone from being fully active in the sport that shall not named, to some light weights and walking the dogs. The back degradation has been the worst, I can’t sit or stand for long periods anymore. I tried to get back into swimming but the shoulder doesn’t tolerate it at all. Figured once I hit 50 it was just best to let the old ways go.
I took my daughter to the gun range yesterday, for her first time. I decided to bring my grandfathers 30-30 and my 30.06. I’m a lefty, so this morning my left shoulder is a bit achy
I crashed on a bike ride in Lake Como and got a hairline fracture of my heel bone, 1 week into a month long trip to Italy and France. It happened 3 weeks ago tomorrow. Still hurts. I gutted it out and didn’t let it impact the trip.
My wife tells the story differently than I. Her rendition is that I got distracted by Italian bikinis (which show a lot of ass … a whole lot) and clipped a post separating the bike lane from the road. My rendition is I was distracted by the view of the lake and clipped a post and didn’t notice the bikinis until they ran over to check on me after I crashed. I would 100% admit it if the bikinis were the cause of the distraction but sadly they were not (my wife would be good with said bikini distraction, we are solid like that and she’s been known to steal a glance at a particularly fine ass).
The injury is a minor (but painful) hairline fracture of my left calcaneus. The nice Italian physio prescribed rest and elevation and a boot if I wanted it (I did not). I did not follow the quite reasonable advice. I packed a pair of Hoka Cliftons in case I wanted to go for a run and they proved invaluable for hobble walking. Not at all stylish and very American touristy but oh so cushy.
As an aside, our bike guide, Jack (a born and bred Como local), was fantastic and a super strong rider. Should you need a bike guide around Como, look him up and tell him I sent you - he’ll remember me and the crash.
I suspect I have bursitis in my knee. Possibly meniscus issues. Preventing me from participating in other forum activities. I have an appointment with my sports med doc next month.
Have you tried acupuncture for the leg issues? I didn’t think it was for me until i tried it for persistent high hamstring issues, cascading into hip/back issues. Turns out it was the right tool for the job. If you’re in the Chicago area hit me up if you’re interested.
I tried acupuncture for my herniated disc. It felt like a complete joke. First of all, my practitioner was some 25 year old, up talking, hippy dippy chick who moved to the west coast to “find herself”. I started to question the legitimacy of this treatment when she told me she had to inspect my tongue. Is that normal? She literally held and inspected my tongue at close range for 30 of the most awkward seconds of my life.
Needless to say, I left with my chakras in complete disarray.
Holy hell, sounds like your practitioner was a character on SNL. Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience and lousy results. I thought it was more or less hokum in most cases, but gsve it a go based on a recommendation from a friend who went for running related issues. Mine is a sports accupunturist who seems to be for real. When i went in complaining of low back pain one time, she had me go thru some motions, gave me a once over and put about 4 needles in the back of the hand opposite the pain. In a bit she put me thru the same set of motions and damn if it wasn’t noticeably better. Hammy, back and hip were all improved following a few treatments. And no, she’s never inspected my tongue in any fashion. Probably not the tool for every job, but when it is…
Interesting. Yes, my practitioner was a bit of a character. We did no pre session mobility or assessment, and I think I tapped out at around 15 needles when she went to put one at the base of my Achilles, after she had just put one behind my knee. No freaking way.
Yowza. Can’t blame you for bailing on it. Due to the area of my issues, she put a couple needles in my glute/hip area and when a needle hit home, it felt SOFUCKINGGOOD. She could feel the muscle fire thru the needle and knew when it was on target.
My list has gotten so long by the time I was done with it you would all be convinced that I have Munchausen’s syndrome (now called Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self in the DSM-5). On Monday I return to work after 3 weeks off for my latest medical misadventure. While I’ve been off I decided to dip my toes in the “new” forum. IMO it’s really too bad that the LR had to die, but I certainly understand why it happened.
Over the years I’ve had several friends who have had way shorter lives than they should have had. That really helps keep things in perspective.
I had some sort of undefined upper lateral thigh issue on my left leg for a long time. Basically couldn’t squat without it feeling like I was tearing something in my muscle. Friend did dry needling with estim on it and immediately provided probably 80-90% relief, did it one additional time a couple of weeks later, and the issue resolved completely over the next couple of weeks.
I presume PTs in Canada are doing dry needling possibly with electrical stimulation. All the benefits of acupuncture without the woo woo. Seems to work well for spasming muscles and such.
I’m still nursing my ankle after surgery for a cartilage defect almost 6 months ago, and tendon debridement for chronic inflammation. I am walking decently, though with a limp at times. Walked a 5k yesterday 12 minutes faster than 4 weeks ago, so that is encouraging. Will test out short runs, if possible, as the month progresses.
My dad has bone marrow cancer. So that has been a lot. He gets a transfusion every few weeks. At least 1 or 2 medical appts a week (on top of our own appts). Spent all day Thursday going to M.D. Anderson for a procedure, but hopeful that their treatment will give him some relief of symptoms-- shortness of breath, partly because he’s anemic. He’s always been active, so being tired all the time is no fun for him. We’re doing most of the driving around and stuff for him.
On the good side, my colonoscopy this week went well, so next one is in 5 years. Prep drink still sucks.
Sending good vibes to all the coffee shop denizens!
A week ago my dog had 7 teeth removed and a lump on his shoulder remove.
Last night I took the wife to the ER with massive abdominal pain. Turns out she has gall stones.
We got home around 4 AM.
We’re about to have a massive diet change for the better.
