Yes, this whole business of seemingly arbitrary figures for targets is everywhere, and you are right to be sceptical I think. "Agenda 2030"...."Net Zero"......"two litres of water per day"...etc. Easy to remember, I guess, to be fair!. Sounds like you are having a lot to deal with in terms of pain and mobility. I hope you get some answers soon and can make progress.
I am so pleased you got to do your trip, and I totally sympathise with you. Earlier this year I was suffering with the inability to walk far and definitely not able to walk up stairs, after an X-ray, an ultrasound and CT scan it was found I had a torn tendon and pulled muscle, how it happened I have no idea. The doctors pretty much put it down to age (I have just turned 80). I am having a cortisone injection next week, finally! And that should do the trick, fingers crossed. But at the same time recently I had surgery for a skin cancer on my other leg which needed a skin graft, so once again I am curtailed for several weeks. Oh to be young and fit again.
Sally- I’m glad they finally figured out what happened. Let me know how you like the injections. I’m considering on myself. Was it the CT scan or the ultrasound that finally discovered the injury?
It was both the US and CT the latter confirming the situation. I have had Cortisone injections before and never found them to be an issue, but of course I have heard where others said they hurt, possibly they were not done whilst checking with an ultrasound to make sure they were placing the needle in the right spot. Have you had either a CT or US?
I have been lucky that each one I have had lasted a good 18 months. Hopefully it will do the same for you. Mine was for bursitis initially, but then I needed a hip replacement. When I was getting checked this time they thought it may have been bursitis, but I knew from experience it wasn’t. Good luck, I hope you get it done. It can take a couple of days to activate just in case you were hoping for immediate relief 🤗
Sally- What did the bursitis feel like? Sharp? Dull? Achy? And what’s the title of the physician who finally diagnosed the bursitis? Orthopedics? Rheumatologist? Physical therapist?
Mainly dull and achy, plus painful to lie on, the bursar runs down the side of the thigh. It was found by having an ultrasound at a clinic where they do X-rays, CT scans and Ultrasounds, I had a referral to have it done by my doctor.
I'm extremely partial to both three and seven. As a kid, I liked even numbers more than odd, but I like that three and seven both embody the tension of the odd. I think of tripods, of the stability of the uneven. That uneven imbalance, I think, pushes me to keep seeking, prevents me from settling. I wish you success in figuring out what's going on with your legs, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't lie in clinging to 10,000 steps. Peace.
Hi Thalia- Thank you for another interesting and enlightening piece. I don’t have a lucky number, but I’m lucky and thankful to be here. Wishing pain free nights for you soon!
I wish they figure it out soon and for your full and speedy recovery.
beautiful post, thank you
PS yes I do have lucky numbers, but 7 is a second runner-up)) It's soft-grayish in color and pretty pleasant..like some animal fur. It has a bit of air and fog in it too.
Yes, this whole business of seemingly arbitrary figures for targets is everywhere, and you are right to be sceptical I think. "Agenda 2030"...."Net Zero"......"two litres of water per day"...etc. Easy to remember, I guess, to be fair!. Sounds like you are having a lot to deal with in terms of pain and mobility. I hope you get some answers soon and can make progress.
Thanks, I appreciate it. 🙏
Interesting piece! Here’s wishing you a complete recovery and soon. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Rangan. Hope you’re well too.
I hope Thalia that you will get to walk without pain again. So challenging your journey.
Thank you Deborah. I appreciate the well wishes. 🙏 How are you doing?
The flavors of Autumn have taken on an extra special display this year, I'm busy prepping to give a writer's workshop this October. Thanks - Deborah
I am so pleased you got to do your trip, and I totally sympathise with you. Earlier this year I was suffering with the inability to walk far and definitely not able to walk up stairs, after an X-ray, an ultrasound and CT scan it was found I had a torn tendon and pulled muscle, how it happened I have no idea. The doctors pretty much put it down to age (I have just turned 80). I am having a cortisone injection next week, finally! And that should do the trick, fingers crossed. But at the same time recently I had surgery for a skin cancer on my other leg which needed a skin graft, so once again I am curtailed for several weeks. Oh to be young and fit again.
Sally- I’m glad they finally figured out what happened. Let me know how you like the injections. I’m considering on myself. Was it the CT scan or the ultrasound that finally discovered the injury?
It was both the US and CT the latter confirming the situation. I have had Cortisone injections before and never found them to be an issue, but of course I have heard where others said they hurt, possibly they were not done whilst checking with an ultrasound to make sure they were placing the needle in the right spot. Have you had either a CT or US?
How long did the cortisone injections last effect-wise before you feel like you needed to get another one for you, Sally?
I have been lucky that each one I have had lasted a good 18 months. Hopefully it will do the same for you. Mine was for bursitis initially, but then I needed a hip replacement. When I was getting checked this time they thought it may have been bursitis, but I knew from experience it wasn’t. Good luck, I hope you get it done. It can take a couple of days to activate just in case you were hoping for immediate relief 🤗
Sally- What did the bursitis feel like? Sharp? Dull? Achy? And what’s the title of the physician who finally diagnosed the bursitis? Orthopedics? Rheumatologist? Physical therapist?
Mainly dull and achy, plus painful to lie on, the bursar runs down the side of the thigh. It was found by having an ultrasound at a clinic where they do X-rays, CT scans and Ultrasounds, I had a referral to have it done by my doctor.
I'm extremely partial to both three and seven. As a kid, I liked even numbers more than odd, but I like that three and seven both embody the tension of the odd. I think of tripods, of the stability of the uneven. That uneven imbalance, I think, pushes me to keep seeking, prevents me from settling. I wish you success in figuring out what's going on with your legs, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't lie in clinging to 10,000 steps. Peace.
Miguel- I appreciate the well wishes. And I like the analogy of the tripod you mentioned. Something about it is very symmetrical.
Hi Thalia- Thank you for another interesting and enlightening piece. I don’t have a lucky number, but I’m lucky and thankful to be here. Wishing pain free nights for you soon!
Rob- Always good to have you here. Thanks for the well wishes. 🙏
I can imagine the pain and difficulty you experience and hope you have a complete recovery. Interesting piece.
Thanks, Irshaad. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙌🏼
I wish they figure it out soon and for your full and speedy recovery.
beautiful post, thank you
PS yes I do have lucky numbers, but 7 is a second runner-up)) It's soft-grayish in color and pretty pleasant..like some animal fur. It has a bit of air and fog in it too.
Thanks, Chen. I wish so too. Animal fur is always a plus. 🙌🏼
I was born on the 7th and I am the 7th child