Post by tth1 on Jan 6, 2023 13:45:59 GMT
tth1 Thanks be to God for medical progress and the gifted surgeons to perform these modern day miracles. I am certain that your new bionic elbow will serve you well as you flex and extend it to regain a normal range of motion. But you are right about PT being the tough part of your recovery.
My epidural injection went well with decreased pain and increased mobility. The pain center clinic was amazingly efficient without the cattle call attitude I've experienced in other hospital settings of this type of service. The Dr. doing the procedure was informative and has been doing this for over 25 years. He answered my medical questions as to type of steroid and local anesthetic agents he would be using. I had almost immediate pain reduction post procedure going down from 6-7 to a 1-2 on the pain scale. It isn't a cure all but a welcome break from chronic pain. Medicare guidelines allow for up to 4 epidural injections per year. Hopefully I will be able to get in a visit with my son and his family somewhere in between those injections. I do appreciate your thoughts towards my own problems as you are dealing with serious injuries yourself. May St. Raphael Angel of health and healing continue to bring the powerful balm of God's love into our lives. 🙏
First apologies for not being around for a while. I feel very grumpy and out of sorts. I'm sure my darling wife could do with some respite care from me. I'm very independent but have lost quite a bit, especially as my dominant arm is the one I've injured. Plus the plaster cast is uncomfortable and seems to get heavier day-by-day. I think the strong pain relief may also be affecting me. I'm probably not the best patient. I am being reviewed by the orthopaedic surgeon on Monday. I'm praying everything is progressing as it should.
I was pleased to hear your procedure went as planned and the process was better than you anticipated. Constant pain is very wearing so it's good to hear it's brought you some relief.
May St Raphael continue to bring balm to all our lives.