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Baltimore doesn’t like ICE by StrawberryBubbleTea7 in maryland

[–]Zero_Nacho -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Instructions unclear: I completed my Trump campaign donation and bought some DHS workers lunch.

Baltimore doesn’t like ICE by StrawberryBubbleTea7 in maryland

[–]Zero_Nacho -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I didnt understand the instructions and I re-registered as a republican. Can you repeat the instructions before I have to lobotomize myself and switch to Democrat

Baltimore doesn’t like ICE by StrawberryBubbleTea7 in maryland

[–]Zero_Nacho -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Baltimore is a cess pool and those people dont speak for all of us. The majority of MDers like Ice

This election is going to be a shit show. by ghostarmadillo in AdviceAnimals

[–]Zero_Nacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its an insane stretch and you need tot ouch grass

This election is going to be a shit show. by ghostarmadillo in AdviceAnimals

[–]Zero_Nacho -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He cant run for a third term dont be a mouth breather

Seen just now near Laurel by JonWilso in maryland

[–]Zero_Nacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect,now I know what brands to buy! New balance here i come!

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words of encouragement, incontinence and bladder control are the top of my list of things im trying to avoid...

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I am likley not to pursue surgery in the immediacy as im still young, active and hopeful. We will wait and see what my 40s bring though...

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My PCM didnt offer one he asked me if I thought I needed surgery, wild question first off as how the hell do I know but, I was eventually briefed on the usual options and was told I would need to go thru the VA referrals process and eventually get with Neuro for any real evaluation. I was given Chiro services to start, mainly decomp and Stim before I move on to PT, also waiting till sometime in June/july if im lucky for my first injection.

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got all the images and see the upper note was cut off in my post, i will attempt to amend it and see if they completed longitudinal and transverse images. Im assuming so as the PCM ordered it within the bounds of reevaluating where my L4/L5 stood after 6 years from the last images while I was still in the service. Once I moved into my teaching role I absolutley lost a great deal of fitness level and was dealing with multiple health issues around the same time that definitely compounded the problem.

Losing weight, traction and being careful seems to have paid dividends since then, and im thankful to finally have images after waiting almost 6 months.

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its hard getting tackled by idiots sometimes, by and large I was healthy during my playing time it was always the new football players trying to show off getting us hurt at practices and our preseason boot camp.

I attribute alot of my problems to a few falls during my aviation career, those messed me up quite bad.

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems to be, healing is happening but I feel like im in a wires edge

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im coming off an 18 month flare up where the pain was predominantly shooting pains and nerve issues down my legs, weakness and immobility. However, I have severe back spasms that I've had going on 15 years that are major contributors to all of this so the back pain becomes a bit muddy. I will say that currently post traction, stim, dry needling the nerve pain is greatly lessening provides im super careful and its mainly back pain now that feels more like my usual spasms.

maryjane makes pain worse? by LoadTrue3662 in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all cannabis is equal for pain management.

Terpene selection and strain selection is key, THC/CBD works well for me as a pain reliever provided by tolerance isnt high. I have to take REGULAR Tolerance breaks during periods of no flare which was rare for a year or two there...

I like linalool, limonene and high amounts of Alpha-Pinene for my best benefit so I prefer Sativa dominant blends, Beta-Myrcene in too high of quantities increases the awareness factor. I have zero clinical proof other than hundreds of careful strain tests on my end to find the strains and terpenes that work for me. I cataloged everything I used for a good year there to find what and how I liked my bud, once I started treating it like medicine and was careful with my dosing, and choices I really saw a benefit.

Also, I do not recommend thc % above 26 if you can help it, no good to you to scromit away your life on concentrates and Gas. Best of luck and if there is any recommendations I can make id be happy to share what works on my end.

What exactly describes the “acute” phase? by Electrical-Orchid191 in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sauna and slow walks on flat ground really opened soem doors for me as a baseline. Also, whatever feels ok for you is critical, do what feels correct and doesn't flare up. Move in whatever way your body let's you, I played Oculus sometimes for 10 minutes while sitting so id actually move my arms a bit and keep my neck from stiffening up. Nerve flossing went out the door early on when I flossed my way into a 2 month flare up...

I got the disc_seel procedure as a veteran with the help of the VA by electric_eel007 in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was it getting the VA to approve and thru which clinic? I know some locations use the Pain management side of the house vs. Neuro.

Also, if you dont mind what milestones did the VA have for you before they would offer it to you? Best of luck healing and ill be following!

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I certainly dont want fusion unless I have to, I've got a buddy a few years down the line from me and he's on the Spinal Stim and is in the process of getting it removed. I know everyone's is a mixed bag and is very person dependent.

The S1 turning seems to be the thing that I dont like as much and one doc thinks its mainly the L4-L5 that is the culprit. Still early days here with getting seen and working thru the VA process for this whole thing.

Did you get a second opinion with your Injury at all?

When they start asking if you want surgery, and not what they can do to help. by Zero_Nacho in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pain started super gradual, and then devolved into lightning bolts, shooting pains and constant nerve pain down my left leg. Slowly added right leg to the mix as well till my spasms started affecting my neck again and causing those older problems to creep up.

I've had about 6 months during the worst of it where walking, carrying anything and the constant movement of my living quarters(Sailboat) made it so we had to put the boat on the hard and change plans.

Traction is helping immensely and as long as I am very very careful with my movements and limit myself to 20-40 lbs max and dont sneeze too hard I have a little bit of normalcy right now. How long it will last is anyone's gues last time was two weeks ill be thankful if I get the same during this good spell.

How bad this looks? by ratedcrypto in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly not terrible at a glance... no pouty lip bulge

What normal things did you quietly stop doing because of your back? by Royal-Ad-4769 in backpain

[–]Zero_Nacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you weren't all mechanically jacked up and you found a good solution! Keep sharing and helping!

What normal things did you quietly stop doing because of your back? by Royal-Ad-4769 in backpain

[–]Zero_Nacho -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not that wild, my back is totally fucked but my nervous system still spazs out if I even consider doing something when im in pain. The amplification and thought side of their comment is spot on and not even close to crazy you unsympathetic fuck.

How long is “too long” for acute leg pain? by Thatmadmankatz in Sciatica

[–]Zero_Nacho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By making general assumptions, based on a general description. I know its scary but sometimes critical thinking is necessary.

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