bad backs and the weather.......

[geopolitical]

Cold. Anything past -30 and I'm bundled up fatter n' a michelin man. Right knee gets so bad I can't hardly move it. Wearable rechargeable heat packs are lovely. Too warm though and I get "too" flexible and can actually have a joint just bend the wrong way and WHAM I'm down. Old farts with double joints really are bad off lemmie tell ya. I have so far managed to tell the docs to go stuff it other than some cleanup work but it's only a matter of time.

 

[nattynattygurrl]

Q for others with a joint replacement...

Q for others with a joint replacement...

I too can relate to much of what has been said.
It's amazing what a huge effect seemingly small forces can have on us!!

Even though it happens frequently, I'm still often surprised by what a profound effect barometric pressure has on me physically; particularly my back and hip. And in the short time I have had my 'new' hip, I've already noticed the effects of cold as well; it grosses me out; not to mention, it's quite uncomfortable. I've also noticed what an effect humidity can have, since moving to a dry, 'high desert' climate from the very humid climate. chin: Of course, I was also going from a 'high stress living situation' to a fairly 'low stress' living situation...)


Anyways, all this got me thinking...I've been wanting to ask people who have had a joint replacement a couple questions, but I haven't yet had an opportunity to talk to anyone who has had one...I thought perhaps someone reading this, might be able to answer...

To anyone who has had a joint replacement; when did the 'prosthesis' stop feeling like a 'foreign object' and begin to feel like a "normal" part of your body? (If ever.)

Thank you to S4L, for allowing me to pose my query here!! And thank you to anyone who feels comfortable answering my Q.
I hope this finds you all feeling well and properly medicated!!!

 

[nattynattygurrl]

Good grief...nobody?? *pout*

 

[Piel]

NNG: I have two prosthetic knees, a prostethic disc in my neck and some titanium plates in my head -long story.

My neck felt good almost straight out of the op room -just a great feeling of no pain.

The knees are more difficult. My first replacement went well, I did my exercises and in five weeks I was walking well and the knee felt pretty much like a natural part of me. Maybe it took longer but mobility and pain reduction came quickly.

A few months later and they notices that my body was reacting to the cement in my tibia and since then (five years ago) the replacement has become looser and I´ll need a reop in a year or two. Pain is still manageable but swelling is back BUT I can still walk better than before the op.

My second replacement has gone really well, no reactions to the cement and I hardly even remember having had the op done. No pain. Mobility is excellent.

Just do the physio, walk a lot and don´t give up. Ever. Smoke weed and try not to use opiates.

I feel all kinds of weather, cold is bad but I can feel weather changes a few days before thay happen.

 

[nattynattygurrl]

Piel, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!

It helps to have a "goal post", some sort of 'mark', of other people's experiences, to check my own progress against;
(something my surgeon is reluctant to generalize about; for obvious reasons.)

I am grateful for your input and advice!!!
I hope that your 'follow up op' goes well and finds you more mobile than ever!!



Any others out there??
...I am anxious to hear your experiences!!!


Happy medicating!

 

[Piel]

NNG: One love.

 

[Stoner4Life]

my back's so bad right now I can barely live with myself, it feels as though I need a chiropractic pop to relieve the pressure but one wrong move and I'm fucked, well that's what the doctor said.......

 

[Skinny Leaf]

Stoner I feel your pain. I had back problems starting in my mid twenties for about ten years. I went to orthopedic surgeons and chiropractors for years with little relief. I couldn't walk straight and some days I would have to crawl just to get anywhere. The pain was terrible. No amount of pain killers or anti-inflammatories helped. Then I got a miracle cure. One day I was outside working on a 8 foot ladder and a storm blew in. The winds were so strong it picked me and the ladder off the ground and we danced. I lost my balance and fell off the ladder landing on the concrete sidewalk on my ass. Since that moment I have yet to suffer ever again from the debillitating back pain I had. The doctor that had been treating me just shook his head in disbelief.

 

[nattynattygurrl]

Whoa...I am completely blown away by your story Skinny! That is insane....Perhaps it was the big chiropractor in the sky??

I know, I know, it's really not a laughing matter, trying keeping things light sometimes the only way to cope.
I am sincerely glad you are feeling better!!...Regardless of the fix!!

Stay tough S4L...You are not alone!!!

 

[nattynattygurrl]

You know, I was thinking, (-insert choice smart ass comment here-), you guys should consider joining the "Chronic Pain" group!!
It's a great place to vent and talk w/ other 'sickos'...and ++ it's only visible to other CPG members.
I'd love to see that group regain some momentum and a few more members.
I tend to forget about the social groups, but I was glad to see last night, that it's been more active in there recently!...Please join us!!

Anyways, just thought I'd mention it.

I hope everyone is feeling well and enjoying their weekend!! Hope the weather is beautiful where you are!!

Happy medicating, pals!

 

[crazybear]

NNG I don't have artificial anything but my experience with rods & screws is up there with artificial joints, pain all the time & cold & changing weather make it very difficult to deal with! Peace & puffs!!!!!

 

[imnotkrazy]

Neck, wrists, ankles, and knees tell me when its gonna be a doosie before it happens. Nothing but canna and alleve for relief, so I must have it better than alot of y'all. Keep on keeping on S4L & the rest - well wishes from here.

 

[Dreamz_Of_Green]

Neck, wrists, ankles, and knees tell me when its gonna be a doosie before it happens. Nothing but canna and alleve for relief, so I must have it better than alot of y'all. Keep on keeping on S4L & the rest - well wishes from here.

aleave made a uncle of mine have to get surgury for stomach alssers

 

[nattynattygurrl]

aleave made a uncle of mine have to get surgury for stomach alssers

Yikes...Glad you mentioned that; thank you, Dreamz!

The weather is lovely here this weekend, thankfully.
I hope it's just as nice where all of you are, and that you're feeling well! Particularly Stoner4Life; I *hope* you're feeling better! Hang in there!!

 

[imnotkrazy]

aleave made a uncle of mine have to get surgury for stomach alssers

I will be going with more green after that one. Thanks D_O_G

 

[nattynattygurrl]

CannaMilk, CannaMilk, CannaMilk!!! Hooray!!

 

[greenhaus]

i have severe scoliosis and arthritis in my back and i am in pain almost daily.
cannabis relieves it slightly and i do not take any pills.

the best thing you can do is physical therapy and stretch your back.

i purchased a "workout machine" that stretches your spine and releases pressure and tension . it works great but it is only a temporary remedy.

the worst part about all of this is that i am not even 25 yrs old yet (soon)
and i feel like i have the back of a 70 yr old.

 

[tryn2getby]

Sorry to hear of your back problems brother S4L......hang in there buddy.......

I've had problems with my back for many years......it's gotten even worse since i turned 40 & also gained weight past few years.......it seems worst when it rains overnight....i wake up with serious stiffness & a tension headache.....

The only thing that's helped me over the past year(besides motrin) is stretching everyday.....i've even began doing whole stretch routines with 10lb dumbells.....

Damn i hate getting old....

Stay strong in your mind brother & your body will come around....

 

[Stoner4Life]

it wasn't supposed to be this way.......

with no relief in sight I'm on a quest to lose major tonnage by way of a glycemic index diet which will also help w/my blood sugar being a type 2 diabetic as well.

I'm walking around stooped over like a 90 something yr old for the last 10/11 days or so. I'm as unhappy a camper as you'd ever wanna meet.


P.S. this coming winter I'm headed to warmer climes 4 sure.

 

[Stoner4Life]

praying that my medicines can help today.......