Pain from low pressure

[lapieper]

My pain has continued, and even worsened a little. Had to have help getting in bed the other night as my leg kept giving out on me. It wasn't a sharp, shooting pain, just enough to take my breath away! Finished up the Prednisone six pack, and went to the Physician's Assistant yesterday. She gave me a cortisone injection in the area that was causing so much pain. It has taken the edge off the pain, but not resolved it. She said it was the head of that 7 cm screw in my pelvis that is causing the problem. They can go in and surgically remove the head of the screw. But I don't want to pursue that at this time. Want to give the injection a chance. So I'm doing ice packs, Ativan for the muscle spasms, and once again, taking it easy. It hurts so bad I can't even cry, but I sure want to cuss worse than a sailor! (Give me a week, I may be calling to schedule that procedure)

As far as toenails, I can trim them, but they end up being a little crooked. So most of the time I ask my hubbie for help, when he is cutting his. It feels weird having someone else do it, but considering I used to bite my tonails (over 30 years ago), I guess I can get used to this!

Have a great Thanksgiving Day, and remember, one day at a time!
Les

[Doodles]

That's great news, Ed. Gives you another thing to be thankful for on Turkey Day! Enjoy. Janet

[Singer]

Yay, Ed!!!!

Funny how skiing doesn't seem as daunting as cutting your toenails at this point...but that's life after fusion, eh?

[titaniumed]

Jess

Ski areas rate their slope difficulty with a color code and sign shape just like signage on the roads. A green circle is the easiest, blue square is intermediate, and black diamond is expert. They started using double black diamonds for the incredibly steep slopes I think around 1985.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th...pest_ski_slope

Debbe, and now Chris

No, actually I do not have plans and I didn't buy a pass either. Yes I can ski, but I'm still nervous about it. I've told all my ski freak buddies that I cant rock n roll anymore, and that I had to be mellow about it. If you saw me ski full tilt, you would understand. I'm a master at turning the "chicken portion" of brain to the off position. I cannot let that happen ever again, and for good reason.

I have a blast teaching kids. A few years ago, I flew to Stowe for old times sake and skied with some friends for a week. One of the days, all the adults were whooped and wanted to hit the bar at noon.I declined, and took the boys out for some intense lessons.(I knew they had potential) It was boot camp for line study, weight shifting, and high speed carving, incorporated with large jumps. At the end of the day, we walked into the bar after the lifts shut down and the parents asked the boys "how fast did you go"? Ryan said,"about 60 mom".
The boys couldn't sleep that night, and the next day wanted to continue skiing with "Uncle Ed" and split from the other adults. I guess I let the "cat out of the bag".

Les

Sounds painful. Giving the shot some time and laying low sounds like the proper course. I was amazed how my pain was pretty intense in one spot only, and how it suddenly quit, like an "on-off" switch. Sometimes you can do something to inflame an area, and the pain will hit "days" later, and relentlessly cripple you, then suddenly disappear. My pain was for 12 days.

I think that these "flare ups" might be part of our post-op course in the future. Its something that I am just realizing..... Its still much much better that my pre operative days living with twin 70s at age 49 and very thankful. Hopefully, this will pass.
Happy Thanksgiving...
Ed

[debbei]

You see Ed,

I have one up on you, because I have ALWAYS been a big fat chicken. Turning off that portion of my brain simply doesn't happen. And since my surgery, I'm even more careful with myself.

I can understand why you'd be good at teaching kids. And it's not like you're teaching the KIDS to be daredevils, right?

[JenniferG]

Les, your pain makes ME cringe. I hope this cortisone injection helps. You've had your share of surgery. Take care and let us know how you get on.

As for the toenails, after reading about Ed's experience, I don't think I'll try. My partner does the job ok, even though it gives the giggles and I can't stop, for some reason.

[titaniumed]

Debbe
No way!!!! LOL Just important fundamentals of the sport. Sometimes those fundamentals require occasional speed or small jump.

I have always skied all day long, and never hung in any lodge or ski bar. Good skiers don't do those things, they are out there on the mountain, all the time. I wouldn't stop for lunch, I would miss a run.

Jen
You also have to consider that us guys are a lot tighter that you gals. I have to put a lot more effort into it than you would have to.

You gals have a great excuse here for getting your pedicures from now on. Pretty soon you will be thanking me for this. LOL
Ed

[jrnyc]

Ed...thanks for the explanation....but it sounds kinda dangerous...to you & your back....to ski those things.....

couldnt you stick to teaching the kids on the "bunny trail"?

glad you are doing well..
jess