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Pain, my constant companion

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June 1, 2008 8:54:13 AM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums

It comes at moments I least expect, gripping, delibitating pain, and I go into a fit of squeals and axxiety I have not known since childbirth!  I wonder to myself if this is something really serious?  Or is it just a case of me getting old?  Or is it the family genetics finally catching up with me?

Whatever, I don't know and I won't know until I get checked out by a medical professional.  Truthfully, I am a bit scared because I don't want to hear that anything is seriously wrong with me. I'm too young for serious illness!  Yes, I know it doesn't matter how old you are, when you're sick or seriously ill, it is just your burden, your destiny.

 

I've been keeping a walking cane close at hand, it's my crutch, my reassurance that if I can't move, that will be my support.  I hate not knowing, so I will make that appointment tomorrow and see where it takes me.

 

Aside from this pain issue, my workout is going well.  Well, if you can call only exercing for one day last week, yesterday, going well!  But it is, because at weigh-in last week, I've lost another 1.6 lbs.  I think I'm down my 20 lbs now!  I see it, I feel it, but my success is being overshadowed by the pain.   I don't know if I created this, although, I don't think so. Because this is a condition that has bothered me from time to time throughout my life, and something I never worried about until now. I guess because I'm much older now.  Getting old makes you more aware of how much or how little time you might have left, gets you thinking all kinds of thoughts!

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Reply #1 June 1, 2008 9:28:41 AM
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Yes, I know it doesn't matter how old you are, when you're sick or seriously ill, it is just your burden, your destiny.



I really like the sound of this Donna.

I'm sorry you are hurting. Hope its nothing too serious. It often seems like when I have a good exercise program going, its become habit, I'll pull something in my knees or shoulder, something that takes weeks to heal and then I have to start all over.

Hang in there and keep us updated.
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Reply #2 June 1, 2008 10:08:32 AM
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I hope you have Blue Cross... otherwise you'll end up with 'Dr. Bombay.'

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Reply #3 June 1, 2008 10:55:35 AM
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Maybe it's just an over use thing. But go see the Doc and get checked out, girl! Hope everything is okay.
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Reply #4 June 1, 2008 11:00:29 AM
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I really like the sound of this Donna.

Sometimes the poetic or prophetic phrases just flows!LOL!

 

It often seems like when I have a good exercise program going, its become habit, I'll pull something in my knees or shoulder, something that takes weeks to heal and then I have to start all over.

My hubby seems to think that maybe it is because of my workout.  But working out makes me feel better, so I don't  know!

 

Hang in there and keep us updated.

 

I'll do that, thx!

 

I hope you have Blue Cross... otherwise you'll end up with 'Dr. Bombay.'

 

Hahaha, nope, not Blue Cross, thank heavens something else!  But you know, Dr. Bombay sounds good right about now!lol!

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Reply #5 June 1, 2008 11:17:36 AM
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Is it in one area, or just happen randomly? 
Does it hurt more or less after you work out?
Is it sharp jabbing pain, or dull throbbing pain?

I know those questions are weird, but that is the type of thing you need to recognise and note when talking to your Dr.  If it is not just one joint or area (like your back) it's easier to diagnose if they have a pain journal.

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Reply #6 June 1, 2008 11:55:26 AM
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Maybe it's just an over use thing. But go see the Doc and get checked out, girl! Hope everything is okay.

Yes, I will, I've been avoiding, it, and that's usually my hubby, not me!LOL!  I can't sit for long periods anymore, so yes, that's serious!

 

Is it in one area, or just happen randomly? Does it hurt more or less after you work out? Is it sharp jabbing pain, or dull throbbing pain?


It's in my hip area, always very sharp, enough for me to yell out loud when it happens.  Throbs, then dulls.  Sometimes it feels like it's shooting down my leg, from my hip/buttocks area to my leg, feet.  I limp, I can't sit or lie down, I have to move around until it goes away.  I worked out yesterday and had a fantastic workout that made me feel so much better. I hadn't done it all week, family activities/obligations made working out impossible this past week.  I notice when I'm not active that is when it flairs up.

 

My hubby told me to stay off my bike for a bit.  I don't wanna! wah!  Moving makes me feel better! (big baby!)lol

 

I know those questions are weird, but that is the type of thing you need to recognise and note when talking to your Dr. If it is not just one joint or area (like your back) it's easier to diagnose if they have a pain journal.

You're right, and good idea! I'll do that starting today!  It is not my back at all, just my left hip/buttocks area.  It's bothered me since for so long as I can remember, it's just making itself more permanent now!

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Reply #7 June 1, 2008 1:40:31 PM
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I hope you figure this out and feel better soon. Maybe changing up some of your exercise routines will help too. See your doctor, then continue on. It might be as little as doing something different.

 

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Reply #8 June 1, 2008 8:23:01 PM
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I say you see a doctor soon, Donna. Make sure it's nothing major.

BTW .. Super job on the 20 pounds. That is so cool!

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Reply #9 June 2, 2008 11:49:31 AM
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[quote]I say you see a doctor soon, Donna. Make sure it's nothing major.[/quote

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I hope you figure this out and feel better soon. Maybe changing up some of your exercise routines will help too. See your doctor, then continue on. It might be as little as doing something different.

Yes, I made the appointment this morning.  My Primary for Wednesday, and the Orthopedic Specialist next Tuesday.  I have to go to my Primary so that I can have X-rays to take to the specialist.  I'm trying to cover all basis!  And if I just need to go to the Chiropractor to get adjusted, I hope that that is all it is! [fingers crossed]  I couldn't roll out of bed this morning! It took me a good while to get up and about, scrary!

And I did change my routine, maybe I'm too agressive with the workouts now. But I had to change and be more intense to get over the plateau I was in for four - six weeks!  It seemed like forever!

 

BTW .. Super job on the 20 pounds. That is so cool!

Yes! Isn't that just so good?! I'm proud of me!

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Reply #10 June 3, 2008 5:19:25 PM
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Sounds like sciatica to me

I was thinking that, too.  Don't rule out your back when it comes to any pain.  Your back has a tendency to send pain to other places when dealing with nerves.

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Reply #11 June 4, 2008 4:59:19 PM
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Sounds like sciatica to me, the 'shooting down the leg' symptom is telling, and its something I've endured for years and what I get my lumbar facet injections to ease. They help, but don't eliminate the pain altogether. Best wishes, Donna, perhaps your treatment, whatever it is, will be more successful than mine's been.

My doctor mentioned that too.  I'm copy/pasting what I wrote on my other blog since I'm too lazy to re-write!lol!

I have an inflamed muscle or ligament.  The spot is tender and hopefully it is not more than that. I've gotten prescription to fill for muscle relaxant and I have to go get the Xrays done, then ti's to the specialist next week.  The words, fused bones, and arthiritis were mentioned, but only to rule them out, which my doc hopes to do!  But the repelling effect of this problem is neck problems and even headaches!  Wow, the body goes out of wack doesn't it?!

 Thx for the best wishes Whip. I'm proably not as serious as yours is but man I feel for you because that pain sucks!  I know it isn't easy what you go through and I'm always thinking about you!

 

I was thinking that, too. Don't rule out your back when it comes to any pain. Your back has a tendency to send pain to other places when dealing with nerves.

Yes, it does! 

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Reply #12 June 9, 2008 2:25:08 PM
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But the repelling effect of this problem is neck problems and even headaches! Wow, the body goes out of wack doesn't it?!

Yeah, back pain can do some weird things to you!

Hop you figure it out and get some relief!

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