You know you're old when...

[BMWGUYinCO]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Gotta be careful having it too much. Can become habit forming.

I know what you mean; I strictly limit myself to ONE glass of wine per evening, no more.

[UncleWede]

CMy,
a pinched nerve HURTS. Any relief at all from the adjustments?

HR ordered me a lift desk Monday. . .

Your keyboard is too low, if you can look straight at screen but not type. Ask someone to watch you type, I bet your head dips, even if you don't " look down"

[rwheels]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Sorry to hear it's still bothering you.

Remember I wrote in about 2 1/2 months ago with lower back pain? Then it went away, now it's back again. Every day now for a while.

Saw my doctor yesterday and she set me up to get X-rays - lower back and mid back. Made an appointment, they're really busy. Soonest I could get was Nov. 7.

Doing lots of back warming up exercises, stretches, Tylenol, Aspercreme, etc. Nothing really helps.

Try prancercize.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by rwheels

Try prancercize.

I would but I'm afraid I might like it.

Then I might be running all around my neighborhood like a damn fool prancercizing everywhere.

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I’m in freaking agony! What started as a pulled muscle in my neck, three weeks later now feels like sciatica, but in my arm. It’s like electricity shooting from my neck, to shoulder, down arm to elbow, wrist and fingers. I started going to the Chiropractor last week. He said it will take a while. Nothing relieves it; heating pads, ice packs, patches…..

FML.

Rant over.

Not to be alarmist, but I've been to this party.

Look up "cervical radiculopathy".

https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-pat.../radiculopathy

https://www.webmd.com/pain-managemen...-radiculopathy

I had the electricity zapping down your arm coupled with muscle weakness-- it ended up with a cervical fusion *and* and artificial cervical disc.

It might be worth checking out-- my neurosurgeon said that PT wouldn't do any good and that the longer I went, the more severe the damage would be. My tricep is now essentially a bicep-- one of the three parts of the muscle that attaches to the bone is dead; timely intervention saved my flying career.

(And worst case? I'd say artificial disc WAY before fusion-- look up "Mobi-C" ADR-- it cost me $50k out of pocket to avoid another fusion, and it's been worth every single penny.)

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

R.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

CMy,
a pinched nerve HURTS. Any relief at all from the adjustments?

HR ordered me a lift desk Monday. . .

Your keyboard is too low, if you can look straight at screen but not type. Ask someone to watch you type, I bet your head dips, even if you don't " look down"

Only 2 visits so far. I do feel some relief this morning. My neck isn't as tight, so I can raise my chin and turn my head. The pain in my shoulder is letting up a bit. Next appointment is tomorrow.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Not to be alarmist, but I've been to this party.

Look up "cervical radiculopathy".

https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-pat.../radiculopathy

https://www.webmd.com/pain-managemen...-radiculopathy

I had the electricity zapping down your arm coupled with muscle weakness-- it ended up with a cervical fusion *and* and artificial cervical disc.

It might be worth checking out-- my neurosurgeon said that PT wouldn't do any good and that the longer I went, the more severe the damage would be. My tricep is now essentially a bicep-- one of the three parts of the muscle that attaches to the bone is dead; timely intervention saved my flying career.

(And worst case? I'd say artificial disc WAY before fusion-- look up "Mobi-C" ADR-- it cost me $50k out of pocket to avoid another fusion, and it's been worth every single penny.)

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

R.

Thank you. I read both links and will definitely explore with Dr if Chiro doesn't work.

[antgenn]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Thank you. I read both links and will definitely explore with Dr if Chiro doesn't work.

My wife had something similar a few years ago. Her doctor recommended this:
https://www.amazon.com/TracCollar-In...0-4513d670b6bc

She was wearing it while driving back and force to work for quite a long time, but no more issues and no surgery.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Only 2 visits so far. I do feel some relief this morning. My neck isn't as tight, so I can raise my chin and turn my head. The pain in my shoulder is letting up a bit. Next appointment is tomorrow.

Good to hear you're feeling a little better.

[vreihen16]

If all else fails, a tube sock full of rice nuked for a minute or so is good for many pains.....

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

If all else fails, a tube sock full of rice nuked for a minute or so is good for many pains.....

I was doing heat. I have one of those bean bag this you microwave. Chiro said ice, not heat. I prefer the heat.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I was doing heat. I have one of those bean bag this you microwave. Chiro said ice, not heat. I prefer the heat.

I tried a heating pad. Didn't do much. Got more out of standing in the shower with hot water beating against my back.

A hot tub would be nice.

[Limegrntaln]

Pretty much.

[NealfromNZ]

I was going to post something really witty….

But I forgot what it was.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Pretty much.

Was thinking about McD's today. Remember a hamburger, fries, and a Coke and change back from your dollar?

And hotdogs were a menu option.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Was thinking about McD's today. Remember a hamburger, fries, and a Coke and change back from your dollar?

And hotdogs were a menu option.

I remember the Hamburger at 23 cents and 25 cents for the Cheese Burger...

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Was thinking about McD's today. Remember a hamburger, fries, and a Coke and change back from your dollar?

And hotdogs were a menu option.

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

I remember the Hamburger at 23 cents and 25 cents for the Cheese Burger...

I do. I also remember when they brought the price back to $0.35 and $0.45, but that didn't last that long. The Large Coke is still $1.00, though. I also seem to recall the last time gas was $0.76. Sometime around 1999-2000. Then there's these, from the late 70s, early 80s.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

When you were your parents remote in the '60s....

Get off my lawn

....or, when you were your parent's TV reception technician in the '50s with the duties of moving the rabbit ears just right and then holding on to the antenna when your contact with the antenna improved the signal.

[dradernh]

...you remember being able to get in to see double-bills at the theater around the corner for just $1 for yourself and your brother and two sisters.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

If all else fails, a tube sock full of rice nuked for a minute or so is good for many pains.....

We use corn instead of rice. The corn works great. My wife made a couple of different sizes. I'll try rice next time. This is so much better (to me) than a heating pad.

Edit: Pro Tip - If you decide to try corn instead of rice, don't use popcorn kernels. That is, of course, unless you have hot melted butter and salt ready and your favorite movie queued up on the TV.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

We use corn instead of rice. The corn works great. My wife made a couple of different sizes. I'll try rice next time. This is so much better (to me) than a heating pad.

Maybe I'll try it too. As I said earlier, heating pad didn't do much for me.

[3.0L]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Was thinking about McD's today. Remember a hamburger, fries, and a Coke and change back from your dollar?

And hotdogs were a menu option.

So a kid was standing in line with his dad at McDonalds when the pager hanging a big fat lady in front of them goes off.

Kid: "Look out dad, she's backing up!"