Animayhem' s Life Status

[Animayhem]

Reporting that my power is a full restore

[Animayhem]

So..... Possibly my symptoms coming from my neck and spine. I will see a DO and start PT on my neck and shoulders.

Three vertebrae compressed.  So yea not fun and part of the reason I am not on as much or for very long.

Treatment options, Injections, surgery or acupuncture.

[DM Private P]

Hoping for the best for you

[sightblinder]

Glad to see they are drilling down and discovering the root cause.

[koffie]

good luck there, glad there is finally a clearer cause, and possible treatments

[Animayhem]

I have appoint,ents set up for the physical torturers in regards to my neck and shoulders.

My doctor wants me to also set up for the knees.  Hopefully I can kill two birds with one stone and double torture

He also wants me to get fitted for a custom brace for my left knee.  He feels that my reflexes and movement do not require knee replacements.

If I do wind up inn too much discomfort, then there may be no choice.

I have an appointment with the DO the end of this month

[Sioladuil]

Oct 12, 2021 17:16:50 GMT -5 Animayhem said:

I have appoint,ents set up for the physical torturers in regards to my neck and shoulders.

My doctor wants me to also set up for the knees.  Hopefully I can kill two birds with one stone and double torture

He also wants me to get fitted for a custom brace for my left knee.  He feels that my reflexes and movement do not require knee replacements.

If I do wind up inn too much discomfort, then there may be no choice.

I have an appointment with the DO the end of this month

All sounds ruthless mate.

I have a long standing ongoing "triad injury" in my left knee (far minor thing) and it is brutal - I hope you find some relief my guy. 

[Animayhem]

Oct 13, 2021 9:08:14 GMT -5 Sioladuil said:

Oct 12, 2021 17:16:50 GMT -5 Animayhem said:

I have appointments set up for the physical torturers in regards to my neck and shoulders.

My doctor wants me to also set up for the knees.  Hopefully I can kill two birds with one stone and double torture

He also wants me to get fitted for a custom brace for my left knee.  He feels that my reflexes and movement do not require knee replacements.

If I do wind up inn too much discomfort, then there may be no choice.

I have an appointment with the DO the end of this month

All sounds ruthless mate.

I have a long standing ongoing "triad injury" in my left knee (far minor thing) and it is brutal - I hope you find some relief my guy. 

Thanks and hope you are able to find relief with your condition

[Animayhem]

So I also need therapy for the knees. Thankfully I did not have to change any dates or times.  The PT is used to this. So I have two appointments a week. One day for shoulders and one for knee.

They also have a website which has videos which show your exercises and how often to do them.

The DO appointment is end of the month.

[Animayhem]

Pt is going ok but the back issue has limited what I can do atm.  I have an appointment with a DO.

Plus I have a case of Myjobuscrappus in regards to my boss.  So this week has been a real strain on me physically and mentally.

Unless a power outtage, I should be able to make the sunday group.

I think part of the stress aside from the job, is what the DO will say.

[Animayhem]

I saw the DO today.  We are going to start with an injection in my neck.  I will follow up in about 1 month to two and see.

Will get tortured

[Animayhem]

I am on target to get the other knee brace and the shot.  However I got blindsided with a work issue.

Depending on the results it will be a major life changer so I am a bit wound up.

This is all I will say for now.

Thanks for understanding

[Animayhem]

The" hurricane" that is my work issue has reached the "eye of the storm stage,"

I am slowly playing catch up on a few things.  Thanks for everyone's support and patience."

[Animayhem]

Good news, The work storm has settled, However there a a few small "squalls" which need to be dealt with,

[Animayhem]

I wish to thank all for their support and patience. I had to make a major career decision.  I will start to get back to building, art editing and posting screens.

March and April have been really rough.

[Animayhem]

Tomorrow I get fitted with my other knee brace.  Since I will have two braces that do the same I can be more active in walking and such,

This is not the brand I have but it is basically the style

[iangallowglas]

Jun 14, 2022 20:39:13 GMT -5 Animayhem said:

Tomorrow I get fitted with my other knee brace.  Since I will have two braces that do the same I can be more active in walking and such,

This is not the brand I have but it is basically the style

I have a Donjoy brace that's of a similiar style for my right knee.I have had that for almost 30 years now. I tore my ACL, and partially tore on my MCL and miniscus in a downhill skiing accident. I also tore the ACL out of my left knee during a work accident about 10 ears ago. I was do for knee replacement surgery for the right knee last year (that was going to be surgery number 4 on that knee) but had to postpone it do to covid, and now I've hurt my left knee again while moving (it's hyper=extending repeatedly). I go in next week to get it looked at, and most likely will end up with a brace for it as well. I won't go for surgery unless I have no choice.

The knee brace really helps. I've never hurt my knee while wearing mine. That being said, they are akward at first and definately take a while to get used to wearing. Even though I am used to wearing the brace now, I prefer not to. Don't be like me, wear the brace. Knee surgery sucks. Also, excercise your legs, and bend your knees. If you don't bend the knee, you'll lose your range of motion.

[Animayhem]

Jun 15, 2022 8:26:14 GMT -5 iangallowglas said:

Jun 14, 2022 20:39:13 GMT -5 Animayhem said:

Tomorrow I get fitted with my other knee brace.  Since I will have two braces that do the same I can be more active in walking and such,

This is not the brand I have but it is basically the style

I have a Donjoy brace that's of a similiar style for my right knee.I have had that for almost 30 years now. I tore my ACL, and partially tore on my MCL and miniscus in a downhill skiing accident. I also tore the ACL out of my left knee during a work accident about 10 ears ago. I was do for knee replacement surgery for the right knee last year (that was going to be surgery number 4 on that knee) but had to postpone it do to covid, and now I've hurt my left knee again while moving (it's hyper=extending repeatedly). I go in next week to get it looked at, and most likely will end up with a brace for it as well. I won't go for surgery unless I have no choice.

The knee brace really helps. I've never hurt my knee while wearing mine. That being said, they are akward at first and definately take a while to get used to wearing. Even though I am used to wearing the brace now, I prefer not to. Don't be like me, wear the brace. Knee surgery sucks. Also, exercise your legs, and bend your knees. If you don't bend the knee, you'll lose your range of motion.

Thanks.  I am lucky my ortho group advocates alternatives to surgery. Knee surgery is harder than hip replacement.  I have advanced Osteoarthritis in both knees. Both are slightly concave, both are slightly bone on bone. One has a torn meniscus and the other has a lateral tear and bone spurs. I had been wearing immobilizing knee braces but was still having pain. As soon as I got the first my pain decreased about 80% . I was walking with a natural gait like I had worn one all my life 

It is great because your leg moves naturally and all muscles, including the knee . I felt the difference because my left me had the basic brace.  Both types of arthritis and bone cancer run in my family which the doctors  believed caused me to get the advanced oa at a younger age than normal and having both hips replaced.

[Animayhem]

Thankfully my neurological symptoms are more under control and I will not need the shot.

 

Mentally however this whole year has been like  a weight on my head and heart.

I enjoy the game and the rp however it has been a struggle. I am glad I have  the Guardians , the Cats and the GG volunteers and a few events.

Being part of the build team and working on projects have been a nice diversion.

Mentally right now I cannot just randomly come in game. I am hoping that will improve.

I am aware it is not ideal for many but for now if you wish to meet with any of my characters please send a pm to arrange a day and time.

This is a good community.

Regards,

Animayhem

[Animayhem]

 I have been enjoying the rp I have had lately.   A relative of mine passed on weds and I am executor.  I have never been in this role.

So apologies if I may have ignored some either in actual rp or in tells.

[Animayhem]

Well memorial page set p and service scheduled. So a major relief. Thanks for the support I received.

[Animayhem]

I woke up Monday morning and found out my father had passed and left no directive.

It was quite the chaotic storm.  I live on the west coast and he on the east coast.

Hopefully the major stuff is done.

[sightblinder]

My condolences on your loss.

[Animayhem]

May 9, 2023 14:31:05 GMT -5 sightblinder said:

My condolences on your loss.

Thank-you

[ShadowCatJen]

*hugs* Hang in there. Remember to take care of yourself and breathe.

[Raven]

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. *Big hug* Take care and stay strong

[Animayhem]

Thanks everyone.

In less than a year I have lost 4 family  members. My godfather and a brother-in-law. This year an uncle and my father.

So this month will be harder to get through. When my mother died, the year she died, the day was mother's day.

So I have that day, the day of her death and my father's.

 I am sure others are and have gone through similar. 

My father left no plans so that was a scramble.

[Animayhem]

My father's case is complete.

I approved the marker for my Uncle.

Thanks for everyone's support/

[Penguin]

Free hugs here.

[Animayhem]

Due to real life responsibilities and health issues, I can not randomly just come in game.  If some one wishes to meet one of my character's we can arrange a day and time.

This way I can have better control of my health issues.

In general my play time is Monday,Weds,Thurs, Fri  6pm Pacific, 8pm Central.  Tues is dedicated to the guardians

Sat  -10am-12pm Pacific   4pm onward pacific

Sun- 10am-12pm pacific

Thanks