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Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | A General Update story

Tuesday Afternoon

Well....I did all the doctor things but didn't go to the beach. It's way too hot and there's a chance of thunder showers soon. Next week I get the results from my blood tests and get a total physical. Oh man...that's something I hate! Ya know.....the ole' finger up your butt to check for lumps procedure. He's gonna want me to go for the colonoscupy thing also....I know it! I guess I should. Dam, I'm 52 years old. It's a test every man should get at 50. I'm kinda pushing it at 52.

When I saw my shoulder doctor this morning, he told me the pain isn't coming from my shoulder. He said it's due to my C-spine damage. He said that C-5 and C-6 are ruptured, and laying down in bed kind of aggravates them. He wants me to get a new pillow. One that makes my C-spine align with my neck. He said my whole spine should be straight when I'm in bed. He also said that there's really nothing that can be done. My car accident back in 2000 was a real shock to everything on my right side. I was lucky to even survive the accident. I do thank God for that, but the pain I'm on my own. He wants me to do pool exercise's for 4 weeks and then see him again. Then he'll give me a mapped out plan for the gym.

So that's that! I have to live with the pain and go to the gym and take 10mg of Oxycodone, 5 times a day to keep the pain level tolerable. I have to do this for the rest of my life he said. I don't mind. Like I said...I thank God I'm alive from that accident, and the pain I can deal with if it's not too intense. Oh yeah....and stay away from salt he said. It fills the joints with water, which causes more pain.

Thank you all for being so concerned about me. I really love ALL of you....seriously, I do.

Joey

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Little things like changing your pillow may help and is always worth a shot. Gosh you are so lucky to have survived that accident, sometimes we don't realise how lucky we are!

Jennifer511
I really love you too... but you know that.. I'm glad you went to the doc, and do the pool thing, it will be good for you, but don't overdo it!!!!! and if you have to take the pain meds, then so be it... you are ALIVE...... and you need to manage the pain the best way you can and enjoy your life with as little pain as you can..........and no PICKLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!and Joey, thanks for always being here for me...... you're the best.....#1

lacrossemom
sorry to hear about the pain Joe, It takes to deal with the less salt thing, I try to watch my salt because I have High blood pressure, salt makes things taste good, hang in there hugs-Stephanie

CoolGal
PAIN sucks!! I have disc damage too in my lower back in constant pain along with the hep-c and the rest of the stuff...BUT life goes on..I take pain meds too..methadone really helps in conjunction with hydrocodone 10 mg..I will take for life too cause they said if they operate I could be in wheelchair 50/50 chance...nah..I'll take the meds and the pain and go on.
I care and know what you are going thru...keep positive and live life..we all have alot to be thankkful for! love you!! xo

serenity55
Sorry that you are in pain, sooo much of the time. I'm not, just when the weather gets bad, and that's enough for me. Let's hope your physical goes wel, no colonoscopy. Buy that pillow, and hopfully you will be able to sleep better. Love You ! ~ HUGS ~

Marshmallows23
Hey Joey, I sure wish I could take away all your aches and pains. Your doctor is right about straightening your back in bed. Get the pillow, but I also suggest getting a entirely new foam bed. I know it's expensive, but you'll keep it 10 years or more anyway. And you'll suffer a lot less because of it. It's worth the investment. Take care, Oli

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