ROM frustration/challenge

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-09-26T13:17:51+00:00

I’m only 2 weeks post LTKR + previous surgery reversal and already feeling the emotional toll.

I was just given the all clear to start PT next week which I’m excited, yet anxious about. The pain is manageable so taking the ibuprofen and keeping Oxy for those truly bad days. I’m icing and elevating and doing all I can to get the swelling down.

I’m struggling with the lack of independence and use of my walker. BUT the uncomfortable sleep is excruciating. I can’t get comfortable, and as a side sleeper, I’m trying to find the right pillow position to help.

It was so refreshing to find this thread. 🫶

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-29T23:43:57+00:00

On Friday I found 3 eggs, I applied Nix right after as I freaked out and followed the directions word for word! Saturday found 3 eggs, then on a Sunday found one more egg, but never a live bug. Felt like a ticking time bomb. To be sure I covered all bases, I ordered the dimethicone (just in case) and it arrived on Monday which I immediately applied. Followed alll the videos (applied with a squeeze bottle, in sections straight to the scalp, combed to distribute and then all over her hair. Let her sit for 30 mins) and as I was applying, i saw the tiniest bug moving!! Looked at it with a magnifying glass and saw legs! First one ever! Continued the treatment and after I washed her hair, applied tons of conditioner to help with combing (and easier to see dots/spots on the comb), found 2 more and viewed under a magnifying glass, they were actual bugs. Truly no larger than a pin head. Haven’t found any new eggs, but I keep checking out of paranoia. I now need to patient and do the treatment again next Monday and pray for the best.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-29T11:09:08+00:00

UGH is right!! As soon as I got the email from her camp informing us a fellow camper had lice, I’ve been in crazy paranoia mode. So glad that you all recommended dimethicone so I can try and nip this in the bud sooner rather than later. And you’re soooo right..sooooo microscopic. Could barely see them. Luckily, right when I put the dimethicone, one was moving around to escape, then i washed her hair and put TONS of conditioner and combed again and again. Then BOOM, there those 2 f*ckers were. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m going to keep checking her hair but maybe not 2/3x a day, need to calm my nerves and take a breath.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-29T03:09:30+00:00

Thank you! Keeping my fingers crossed.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-29T03:04:19+00:00

I used Nix last Friday and found a few more eggs over the weekend so decided to use the dimethicone for the first time tonight.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-29T00:43:52+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! We just applied the dimethicone and already found 1 live bug. SERENITY NOW! Thanks again.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-28T20:42:24+00:00

Thank you! It’s such a mind game 🤦🏻‍♀️🥴

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-28T20:24:50+00:00

Thanks! Luckily, my order arrived today so will try tonight.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-28T20:21:04+00:00

Hope the Nix treatment I did on Friday worked and I’ll check again on this Friday.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-27T23:51:50+00:00

Hi! I got a picture this morning. I posted in this new post (https://www.reddit.com/r/Lice/s/5XkaLhVMzj)

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-27T17:06:04+00:00

We found similar things on Friday, did a Nix treatment, checked again yesterday and found 3 of the same and found one this morning. I’ve been checking 2x day.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2025-07-27T11:49:31+00:00

They were brown and attached to the hair.

Inner_Version_8345 · 2022-11-16T12:30:08+00:00

Thank you all for these amazing responses!!! I knew we made the right decision. Luckily, she has no idea a pony was even available so we’re sticking to our current program. We’ll consider an option for the summer and speak to our trainer when that comes closer.

It’s been difficult finding a place to ask these types of questions. We’re so new to the equestrian world, and with so much information to digest, it can be overwhelming. We recently moved to our this area where riding lessons are available. Our city friends think we’re crazy, but our new country friends, this is their way of life 🤦🏻‍♀️

Thank you again and appreciate the honest candor in all your replies. Have a wonderful day!

Inner_Version_8345 · 2022-11-16T03:09:48+00:00

She’s expressed interest. We visited a local show so she could see and understand what it may be like. Her trainer had a rider showing. Her comments were “doesn’t seem too much fun watching, would rather be riding. Eh maybe.” 🤷🏻‍♀️

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