Author Topic: Yesterday was the start of a new life for me (Read 679 times)

Hawco · « **on:** July 06, 2006, 02:32:47 PM »

Ello all
Sorry for not really having anything to interesting to say or earth shattering, but I feel so good I just had to post.

Yesterday was the first day of the rest of my life for me. For the first time since 1991 I am pain free ( so far)

I got Injured in 91 in the first Gulf war, ended up getting medically discharged due to the effects of either an RPG round or a Sagger round, I ended up with a smashed left leg/Ankle and numerous bits of shrapnel etc hanging around, a small piece injured my right eye that has reduced my vision by 50% in that eye.
So had plates, screws, nerve surgeries etc, always in pain, every day without fail, sometimes it would get that bad that I couldn't walk.
Well yesterday I went to see this new guy, He has a look, says that there's new techniques out there etc and promptly gives me 4 injections into my left leg/ankle, was like getting a cold compress on your head on a hot day, pain dissapeared right away, says that those injections will last me for 3 months while he gets me ready for some sort of micro surgey thing that will fix me up.
Like I said, nothing really earth shaterring and sorry for boring you all, but boy ! Do I feel good ! Got around 800 perkies saved up, think I'll splash the cash today lol
Here's to my new life !!!!!:aok
~~Hawco~~

Wilfrid · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2006, 02:41:00 PM »

Thats fantastic, congratulations!

Dago · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2006, 02:42:55 PM »

Great post, hope your future is pain free and bright. Thanks for your service.

indy007 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2006, 02:57:17 PM »

That's awesome. What's the name of the treatments?

Shifty · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2006, 03:08:04 PM »

Atta boy Hawco!:aok

Curval · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2006, 03:12:25 PM »

When you say you have 800 perkies saved up you don't by any chance mean percocet do you?

Eagler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2006, 03:15:27 PM »

glad you are feeling better

Hawco · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2006, 03:33:18 PM »

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Originally posted by indy007
That's awesome. What's the name of the treatments?

Can't remember to be honest, I'm to go back in 10 days for othrotics and I'll ask him then and post it here for you
Ty for the replies guys, I know it's no big earth shattering story, but for me anyway, it's the best news I've had in a long time!
Think I'll grab a 262 !

Sandman · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2006, 04:34:10 PM »

Sounds like a steroid. I injured my shoulder about a year ago. The only thing that made if feel better was an injection of kenalog right into the joint.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2006, 04:39:08 PM »

Not earth shattering news huh? Maybe to someone who doesnt wake up in pain every day of his life.

If you come across the name of this treatment, SHARE DAMMIT lol. I'd like to ask my doctor about it. And congrats.

dmf · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2006, 04:51:21 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Sounds like a steroid. I injured my shoulder about a year ago. The only thing that made if feel better was an injection of kenalog right into the joint.

Or cordazone

Whatever it was congrats, I'm glad your feeling better

expat · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2006, 04:51:47 PM »

WTG matey

Sandman · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2006, 05:00:37 PM »

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Originally posted by dmf
Or cordazone

Whatever it was congrats, I'm glad your feeling better

AFAIK, cortisone is a steroid.

ROC · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2006, 05:44:41 PM »

Good for you, great news, I hope it continues

Goth · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2006, 05:52:08 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
AFAIK, cortisone is a steroid.

It is.....had it done for my back after suffering for 4 years. Basically, it's a strong anti-inflammatory. In my case, my cyatic nerve was inflamed from the pressure the disc was putting on it. They injected at the sight, brushed the nerve along the way in and about made me poop myself. That was the worst pain I had ever felt in my life, but the shot was working the next day, and not intending to raise your hopes too much, but my shot lasted a good 6 months and my pain has not gone back to the level it was before the shot.

Your surgeon basically has to remove whatever is rubbing your nerve causing you the pain. Surgery on that level (micro) is 10 times better than what it was 15 years ago, sounds like you have a good prognosis ahead of you and best of luck.