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From: newellsatwsu on 16 Nov 2006 01:20

uncle k wrote:
> The initial injury hurt more often than not, for months. Being as careful
> as reasonably possible, I was back to semi-normal in a year, even as the
> setback was semi-permanent. Eight years later, I'm functional enough, but,
> it still can flare up without warning (that's why I endorse generic
> Vicodin). When it does, my chassis turns into a hermit crab-like,
> unbalanced monster over whom I have little control. Can't sit, can't stand,
> can't lay down (see: generic Vicodin). The doctors tell me they definitely
> can cut up my back, not to mention my knees, but they hesitate to assure me
> it will help. Fine, I'll pass on the knives. Good incentive to accept some
> limitation - and - be glad it's as good as it is.
>
> Laura, when you reach your limit, do see a professional. Meanwhile, be
> patient and don't risk doing things that will make it worse. Good luck.
>
> Poor old Unc
>
> (your results may vary, not an MD, or an overly dramatic nurse)

But I do like your pharmaceutical consult. :-)

Man, that sounds painful. I've been very lucky over the years in terms
of knees and back.

From: Plat on 16 Nov 2006 10:26
newellsatwsu wrote:
> uncle k wrote:
>
>>The initial injury hurt more often than not, for months. Being as careful
>>as reasonably possible, I was back to semi-normal in a year, even as the
>>setback was semi-permanent. Eight years later, I'm functional enough, but,
>>it still can flare up without warning (that's why I endorse generic
>>Vicodin). When it does, my chassis turns into a hermit crab-like,
>>unbalanced monster over whom I have little control. Can't sit, can't stand,
>>can't lay down (see: generic Vicodin). The doctors tell me they definitely
>>can cut up my back, not to mention my knees, but they hesitate to assure me
>>it will help. Fine, I'll pass on the knives. Good incentive to accept some
>>limitation - and - be glad it's as good as it is.
>>
>>Laura, when you reach your limit, do see a professional. Meanwhile, be
>>patient and don't risk doing things that will make it worse. Good luck.
>>
>>Poor old Unc
>>
>>(your results may vary, not an MD, or an overly dramatic nurse)
>
>
> But I do like your pharmaceutical consult. :-)
>

Better living through pharmaceuticals, I always say. :-)
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