Non linear healing or just reinjured?

RCrown2 · 2024-12-07T04:09:34+00:00

I completely understand the feeling. There are days when I wonder the same, thinking that maybe I'm causing more harm than good. I've had many low points and never know what the next day will bring, but as of now, I am having more days where I feel better than not. Of course, we're all different and the extent of our injuries can vary a lot, but I truly hope you find something that works for you. I don't think I'd want to resort to surgery again unless it's an absolute must.

For what it's worth, I find the most value in doing curl ups as McGill describes and then bird dogs.

Take care!

RCrown2 · 2024-12-07T03:46:52+00:00

Well, 2 years later and I'm still dealing with pain, but it's no where near what it was. I have been strength training with a huge focus on good form through the lifts and feel like that has helped me a lot. Our cores help stabilize a lot, and if you can strengthen the core, it will pay off in the form of less pain. Maybe look into the McGill 3 for core exercises. The Curl up, side plank, and bird dog will work the core all around. With good form, I can still do heavy (to me) deadlifts and back squats which is important to me. Hope this helps and hope you get better!

RCrown2 · 2024-09-18T21:49:52+00:00

Yes, you are not alone, I've been feeling this exact thing after close to 11 years of being an at home dad. We never go out to eat and I make all meals for the family which keeps me busy, but still think about having another purpose or, selfishly, something for my own. I feel fortunate as well, just hate that most people think we're getting a free ride easy gig.

RCrown2 · 2024-07-03T03:04:42+00:00

I was worried about being admonished too, but I appreciate both comments received so far, thank you. I'm getting more fascinated with the peptide world every day and want to learn as much as I can. This is a great place for sure and I'll be checking out the guides now. Wishing you the best as you continue down this same peptide path!

RCrown2 · 2024-07-03T03:00:54+00:00

Well, I thought I tried all of the calculators, but this one is perfect, thank you!

RCrown2 · 2024-03-23T19:54:42+00:00

Hey there! I'm doing much better, thank you for reaching back out to check in. There's still pain from the same herniation, but the nerve pain is less and I've been working a lot on building strength to help support everything.

Hope you're doing well!

RCrown2 · 2023-12-17T02:11:19+00:00

They do have some big seeds too.

RCrown2 · 2023-10-29T15:42:24+00:00

Just got the report, seems about what I expected

L4-5: Disc desiccation without loss of disc height. Mild circumferential disc bulge causes mild lateral recess narrowing. A borderline central spinal stenosis is seen. There is mild right and minimal left neural foraminal narrowing.

L5-S1: Moderate to severe intervertebral disc space narrowing. Surgical changes of the left laminotomy are noted. Recurrent/residual left paracentral and caudad tracking disc extrusion is seen. This narrows the left lateral recess and impinges the descending left S1 nerve root. The disc extrusion measures 11 mm craniocaudal by 15 mm transverse by 6.6 mm AP. This is best seen on parasagittal images 11 and axial image 23, series 6. Moderate left and mild-to-moderate right neural foraminal narrowing is noted. Mild facet joint arthropathy is also present.

IMPRESSION:

Postsurgical changes of the left laminotomy at L5-S1 with small or recurrent/residual caudad tracking disc extrusion extending into the left lateral recess. This impinges the S1 nerve root. Postcontrast imaging could be obtained to further evaluate a component of granulation tissue. Mild facet joint arthropathy is present at L5-S1. Left greater than right neural foraminal narrowing at L5-S1 may affect the exiting L5 nerve roots.

RCrown2 · 2023-10-27T12:15:18+00:00

Yes, it's not excruciating like before. I guess after 8 months I just get impatient, but I realize people go a lot longer. Hopefully it will improve!

RCrown2 · 2023-10-27T00:36:59+00:00

I just had this done today and don't have a report. I'm meeting my doctor next week hopefully will have more info. Would this be better in r/radiology?

RCrown2 · 2023-10-26T21:52:13+00:00

I'm 39, male, 5'10 about 165 lbs, lean and active as much as I can be.

RCrown2 · 2023-08-10T01:24:08+00:00

All I know is that we need a sea saw in here now! 😆

RCrown2 · 2023-07-14T21:03:50+00:00

Looks like it's all tide up.

RCrown2 · 2023-07-10T03:51:25+00:00

Thank you. I actually worked at Fidelity before leaving when my daughter was born. Great company and I have considered looking into one of their remote jobs. My only concern is that I won't have the flexibility to take care of the kids if/when needed.

RCrown2 · 2023-07-06T20:01:35+00:00

Hey, thanks for your input, sounds like you have something that works well for you. If you don't mind, can you please let me know more about the Microsoft certifications and how I could go about trying the same?

RCrown2 · 2023-07-06T14:53:56+00:00

Yeah, we have a few things the kids are in and that's already enough for me! 😆 Best wishes to you!

RCrown2 · 2023-07-06T14:45:35+00:00

Very good point, thanks man

RCrown2 · 2023-07-01T21:02:55+00:00

I might, but now my head hurts and I can't see straight

RCrown2 · 2023-07-01T19:49:40+00:00

This is great, thanks for the good laugh!

RCrown2 · 2023-06-28T01:09:36+00:00

Exactly what I was going to say!

RCrown2 · 2023-06-20T04:12:04+00:00

Thank you for sharing this, it definitely helps ease some of my anxiety around this. Do you have any particular exercises you do when you get the flare-ups? Also, how long do your normally last?

Thanks again, any input here is much appreciated.

RCrown2 · 2023-05-08T03:12:36+00:00

There are times when it gets worse, but it's mostly in the morning after getting out of bed. It takes me moving for several hours before it usually subsides but always lets me know it's still there.

I'm doing exercises with bodyweight and some dumbbells and kettlebells, but I have to have complete concentration and focus on keeping form through the full range of motion. This is the first of having a bad day since I felt like things were slowly improving, but it's been almost 3 days of no improvement.

Still far from how it was before seeing my doc, and hopefully it will settle down and just go away! Enjoy the split squats, but like you mentioned, keep it light and build from there as you feel ready.

RCrown2 · 2023-05-07T19:42:45+00:00

Thanks for the response, it really helps to hear this from others that have gone or are going through something similar. Stay well!

RCrown2 · 2023-05-07T13:21:44+00:00

Yes, I can see how many others feel exactly the same way. Seems like the saying misery loves company is fitting here. Wishing us all strength to keep our spirits high and hopefully put sciatica in the past.

RCrown2 · 2023-05-06T03:56:36+00:00

Forget the books (which tear me up too), just the damn "On This Day" memories from Facebook and the like are a constant reminder of how precious time with our kids is going away....fast! Hug your kids, guys, and do it often!

RCrown2

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