Hopped Up And All Sedated.
I haven’t been on this computer in days and days.
And it’s funny… Because I really didn’t miss it.
In fact, just sitting here feels like work. (Clearly I like my bed better than my office chair.)
I’ve had three of the nerve blocks and will get my fourth tomorrow. I have seen little to no improvement. However, I am only half way done with the round, so there is still much hope to be had.
Before I go on, I just want to clarify to the audience that I am not being a doom sayer when I indicate that there are very few options available to me. What I have is a nerve that is massively malfunctioning. It is a neurological problem. There is no known cause or cure for RSD. I have found through my own research and in discussion with about four different doctors, that my best chance for a “cure” will come through these nerve injections. For some people these nerve blocks help enormously. For others they don’t. As it stands right now, these nerve blocks have sorta-kinda-not-really helped me.
I have been asked if I have tried Eastern Medicine. And the answer is no. Maybe in the future I will seek those methods as an option. As of right now, however, I have not heard nor read any stories from people with RSD that claim any Eastern methods as the way to go. Maybe I’m not talking to the right people…. but. This is what it is.
Anyway. On to what I came here to do.
The injections have been, for the most part, uneventful.
Now. Don’t be disappointed. I did say, “for the most part”.
At my last appointment I was graced with the presence of an old man’s ass poking through the curtain that divided our exam areas. Uhhhh…..That’s right! As soon as I walked into my exam area I was greeted with an old man’s un-hairy indented ass poking through my curtain. IF you are screaming inside your head right now, I’m so NOT sorry. That does not even BEGIN to compare with the visual that is permanently BURNED into my brain. Permanently, I tell you!
Uh.huh. Now I know what Tyson’s ass may or may not look like when he is about 65.
Not.Pretty.
Physical therapy has been interesting, to say the least. Take away the fact that I only do three different treatments while I’m there, let’s just talk about the fact that I still end up walking out of there with a foot that is BURNING with PAIN.
Well. Whatever. At least I’m walking, right?
Not to worry though… I get back at them in my own little way.
Example:
Physical Therapist Lady: What are your kids names?
Drugged Nello: Simon and Helene.
Physical Therapist Lady: Oh. Are those family names?
Drugged Nello: AhhhhhhhHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! That just means that you don’t like ‘em! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! (Literally can.not. stop. laughing.)
Physical Therapist Lady: No…. I was just wondering….
Drugged Nello: Awwww. You don’t have to lie. I really do NOT care if you like my kids names or not! ~more laughing~
Physical Therapist Lady: ~uncomfortable silence~
Drugged Nello: ~Enjoying the silence so she can sleep while getting her numb foot massaged~
I don’t know if that is going to come across as funny to anyone else… but I SWEAR. If you were there, then you would know how great it was… Not to mention how great I felt for FINALLY saying what I think after someone asks me if Simon or Helene were named for a family member.
Girl. Don’t even GET me started.
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You M-U-S-T take a video camera to these appointments!
Atleast it wasn’t a hairy ass……that would be weird!
Sorry about the old man’s butt! That’s not a good image!
So…..are your kids named for family????? DON’T THROW ANYTHING AT THE COMPUTER, I’M JUST KIDDING!!
I hate it when people try to hide what they really think.
Umm, I wasn’t there, but I can tell you that I think that the hilarity of drugged Nello does in fact translate. Maybe it’s just me, but I laughed. In fact, I laughed quite hard.
OH NELLO!
I hope your foot improves! You’re going to need it to chase around children who have BEAUTIFUL Non-family names!
Sorry about the bum and GOOD FOR YOU for making PT lady feel uncomfortable. Here kids are probably something that we would think is awful!!
I am so sorry about that pain and the foot. It just seems unimaginable and so POINTLESS that there is nothing that can be done.. .really. It makes becoming addicted to painkillers seem like a great option…….
I was really hoping that this would help.
Actually I had wondered the same thing if they were family names. But apparently that’s not the case. The lady was actually trying to just make small talk. Like when I go to a new hair salon for a pedicure. Everyone always wants to know where I work. I just say, it’s not important. And there is always a long silence too. So then I feel obligated to say something else to break the weirdness. In your case, being drugged up helped! I am curious though if they aren’t family names, how did you think of your kids’ names. I personally love them. Really. I do.
I love that you laughed at her…that’s the funniest part of the story. She probably had no idea what was funny and maybe this lady is a little crazy!
i’m glad you find enjoyment in torturing your physical therapist. it made me laugh. isn’t it funny how people think you care if they don’t like something about you? they obviously do not know nello very well. sorry about the old man, that could not have been a pretty sight.
I am checking my blog out on my cell phone! How freaking COOL is that?!? Well… I think it’s cool, anyway.
I’m just posting this comment to see if it works and to tell you that I had my 4th nerve block today. It was the worst by FAR compared to ALL the others. But that is a story for another time…
My blog looks AWESOME on my phone. And that has made me more than just a little bit happy. Now it’s time to see how functional it is in the mobile world.
a) I love checking my blog on my phone. Technology is pretty cool, eh?
b) I love your kids names! Seriously, I’m sad that I know someone with a Helene, because now I can’t name my futuristic daughter that.
c) I love that drugged Nello totally tells it like it is to her therapist! You completely rock.
well i wasn’t there but wow i fell of my chair laughing! lmao………. however i love the names of your kids there nice!…..
ok i’m still laughing! i’ll stop soon im sure! lmao…….. you don’t know me you may never know me! but the wolfie puppy will always wish you a speedy recovery!!!!!
Always Watching, WolfiePuP X
No, no. It really WAS funny — I didn’t have to be there!!!
For the umpteenth time, I must say I’m sorry you’re still struggling. I have my fingers crossed that this next round of blocks will help you.
On the bright side, I love your kids’ names (because I know you were concerned about what I think), and think your site looks absolutely awesome. That picture of you is gorgeous!!!
Well, I am not sorry about the old man’s heiney peek — good blog material is so damn hard to come by…
So do you have an insane urge to tell people you named your kid after that American Idol guy — Simon whathisname? That is my nephew’s name and I tell everybody that my sister is just a huge AI fan and loves that guy. The fact that she isn’t and doesn’t just makes it all that much more satisfying.
My older daughter name is really unique … so unique in fact that I have been pretty firm about never using it online …. I know that when someone says “oh what an interesting name?” I know they just dont like it.
LOL
Mama Kelly
PS I am so sorry to read that you are still not having any relief. My hubby’s been a chronic pain patient for going on 5 years so we “get it”.
AH! You’re totally right. That’s exactly what it means! I never thought of that before.
*mentally scrolling through who has ever said that about Savannah*
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