OT- another health update

Judy I have had ringing in my ears for 25 years and I often think I am going crazy with it. The ears alone will drive me nuts, plus having to deal with too many other things during the day! Barbara in SC

No, not crazy Judy dear, just having to put up with such a huge load, there isn't room for any extras. So sorry for the latest conclusion and the additional pain. Maybe a path will become clear in a few days?

Be gentle with yourself and take care. . In message , judyanna writes

Just go right ahead and go crazy, Judy. I just know that with all you're dealing with that a little case of crazy might be helpful. It's got to be tough having so many battles at the same time. Holding you close in our hearts and prayers, Polly

"Patti" No, not crazy Judy dear, just having to put up with such a huge load,

(((((((((((( Judy )))))))))))))))))

Prayers and healing thoughts coming your way.

Sunny

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Judy, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through! As Polly said, a bit of "crazy" may not be a bad thing. Yell and throw things for a while. It is quite cathartic :-)

Rita

Ouch!!! That's nasty.

A bit of crazy would be perfectly normal about now. Treat with chocolate and gentleness to self.

Hugs and prayers en route from Indiana

--Heidi

Oh, if I go off the deep end you shall hear me - like the shot heard 'round the world! I'm a little surprised it's rolling off me - Meanwhile I've got to get somebody up to my stash - I really don't hand sew but a wholecloth or that dream-of-mine crazy quilt sounds good right about now. How hard can that be to find for me.(You don't know how stuffed that room is!) Judy from Mass

Thanks everyone for your thoughts, prayers and hugs!

I figure I've survived this far, though with extra damage to my body, I'm still okay "on my own"

Everyone tells me I'm a fighter but I think the fight has only just begun.

Judy from Mass

Well, Miss Judy. Double thank yous. Thank you for telling us what a physiatrist is. I wondered if you spelled that right and what in the Sam Hill it was. And thank you for letting us know there was such a specialty. Seems like you're not nearly as crazy as some of us. My own dear doctor says I'm the most hard-headed patient she has. That could be too. We must be our own best friend when it comes to medical decisions. Polly

"judyanna" wrote>Oh, God I feel your pain - nine months? My SIL had surgery (though I know there are a lot of different types of disc pain) and is still in agony. They told her if she didn't get the surgery she'd be in a wheelchair. I am scheduled to go to " physiatrist " - maybe he can shed some light on this

To explain what that kind of doctor is:

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Maybe one can help you and your son. I don't know what an osteopath is.

Judy from Mass

Hi Judy: It was interesting to read about Physiatrist, as I had noted the term 'physical medicine' on a prescription I handled at the Pharmacy where I work.

As to Osteopathic Physicians, you might want to go to

to learn about them. They are fully qualified physicians, holding the advanced degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) similar to Medical Doctor (M.D.), who practice in the USA and in some Provinces of Canada. The philosophy and approach may be slightly different, but both D.O. and M.D. have similar education requirements and career paths. You may have visited a D.O. and not realized it!

Good luck! PAT in VA/USA

To explain what that kind of doctor is:

Link:

Maybe one can help you and your son. I don't know what an osteopath is.

Judy from Mass

In message , judyanna writes

It sounds very much like a similar thing. The Osteopath massages, the effected areas. Gives ultra sound and manipulates joints. He also sets a program of exercises. It is a service we have to pay for privately. Alas mine is such, that he can not help. My son is okay with him. The national health service have never recognised them but recently are beginning to do so. They are also beginning to think that acupuncture also has a place in treating problems. My own GP goes to one himself.

Shirley