harv Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Saw the VA Neurologist. His opinion is sleep depravation (BS) and the tingling may be related to my Diabetes along with the double vision because they are nerve related. I have started with slight tingling in fingers and toes, nothing bad...yet. I am also suffering with terrible pain in my right hip and lower leg (right side). This due to worsening nerve pinches in my spine from degenerative bone loss and collapsing vertebrae in the "L" section. So..... I have another appointment with my health care Neurologist the end of May and we will see what they think. I have been better, but now my hip is killing me....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Didn’t like to ask how it went but here you are. Does it take that long to get an appointment with the neurologist, that’s pants...... so Bev will be tucking you nice and early every evening. Get her her to read all our stupid comments here and you’ll soon be asleep......got your six buddy....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Hav Hang in there Buddy, with all with you and here for you. Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Yes, it does take that long. Was surprised the VA one didn't take that long. But privet practice ones take forever. Yeah, I'm sure Ern, Martin and Jeff will have plenty to say, LOL. Thanks my friend !.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Harvey, your symptoms are exact copy of what my mom is going through . Also she has zero self-discipline , glasswork of vine every day, lousy diet and she's surprise when it hurts. Take care of you self my friend, after all those centuries of full speed is time to slow down. I am sending a medical specialist Dolores to help you out 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Bev helps me watch my diet, take my insulin, check blood sugar often. So I am doing what I am supposed to do. It does catch up with you in later years no matter what. When is Deloris supposed to show up ?.....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Harv, Buddy! I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. This growing old thing sucks ass. I'm not as sexy as Delores, but as a long time back pain sufferer, I can recommend stretching and an acupressure type mat can help reduce pressure and pain by relaxing the muscles around your pelvis and lumbar area. You may have a regimen, I don't know. But stretching is free and a Shakti mat isn't very expensive. Despite my pain, I'll never let a doctor cut my back open. I've seen back surgery on video, and it scares me to death. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Gazz, I don't have any back pain. Thats the weird thing about it. In my hip on down to my calf, plus numb toes. And I'm with you on surgery.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 This ^ 1 hour ago, GazzaS said: Despite my pain, I'll never let a doctor cut my back open. I've seen back surgery on video, and it scares me to death. Also have a compressed disc leading to Pinched nerves through the Lumbar region, which leads to radiating hip and leg pain. The outside of my calves are numb to the touch. But I'm the same; I'll not them cut me open either, especially as I'm able to manage the pain by isolating it in my mind as virtual pain and not real as if an actual muscle or bone injury. I would also recommend keeping the lower back and hips regions as stretched and limber as possible. Having Dolores walk on that area would also help! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 that would be fun !....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, harv said: Gazz, I don't have any back pain. Thats the weird thing about it. In my hip on down to my calf, plus numb toes. And I'm with you on surgery.....harv Harv, I have both back and hip issues, including sciatica because once a piece gets rotated or sublaxated, the whole area is affected. The muscles in your calves, thighs, and lower back form a chain. Tightness puts pressure on the nerves in the chain causing numbness and pain down south. Just before I got out of the USMC me and a guy were wrestling. Just grabassing to waste time... Anyway...he got under me and threw me, causing me to land on my hip. What I didn't know then was that this caused my lowest disc to be crushed into the shape of a wedge. So, the holes where the sciatic nerve passes through the pelvis are now smaller. If I get tight, or sublaxated, the holes get even smaller putting pressure on those nerves. Six months after getting out of the Corps, I couldn't even feel the bottom of my shoes. Just the shock from my feet hitting the floor. So, I sought out a chiropractor. I see one every three weeks. I saw a few different ones before one actually recommended stretching. And then the missus and I tried yoga. The yoga instructor was hardcore. The kind of woman who could bend over far enough to look up her bottom without even breathing hard. I think the type of yoga was called Iyengar Yoga. Every position from The Warrior to The downward facing Dog had to be just right with feet straight, pelvis opened, and on and on. The change in how I felt was amazing. We moved away from the area, but I still use some of the basic stretches. Anyway... stretching is still free, and your body is a chain. Gaz 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks buddy. I'll have to try it. I know my new dr. has recommended it. The VA did also about 3 yrs ago, and I went through therapy and home stretches. Did this vigorously for 6 months with no results. And back then the pain was occasional .....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Harv.................. I'm trying to be a good boy here, and not poke fun at your discomfort.......................... I said I was 'trying", I didn't say I would be successful................... yes getting old sucks, and the stuff that can show up eh??.............................try and think back of nights that may have been put in the back of your brain, when a young Airforce sprog, was tearing it up with chicks like Delores............................you can talk to us , we are all your friends here and we promise not to tell Bev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks buddy......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 It’s time again to bring back .......Nurse.........Ratched 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: It’s time again to bring back .......Nurse.........Ratched Geeeezzzz, I liked Delores..................... better,,,................................... just sayin......................... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Harv , all the best take care. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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