. . . . the road of life can take a different turn.
There are often bumps, some so large they look like mountains.
Can you climb and reach the summit, plant your celebratory
flag, then start back down and live life again as it
used to be?
The not so nice things aging brings demand strength and positive feelings.
When one has to overcome a physical challenge, we know we
can't become that bonnie bouncing baby again, or the falling toddler
jumping up, dusting itself off, and running away to play despite a scraped
knee and perhaps hurt pride.
Are we able to regain the life we had perhaps
just a short time back? Isn't that really all we want, expect?
ScreenDoor Antiques, Asheville, North Carolina
I do not have a broken bone, however a quite unexpected large tear of
the labrum of my left hip has been diagnosed - courtesy of several x-rays and
a classical music/jack-hammer playing MRI machine.
the labrum of my left hip has been diagnosed - courtesy of several x-rays and
a classical music/jack-hammer playing MRI machine.
This past month much time has been spent in doctors' offices, and in the
competent hands of a physiotherapist who contorted my body in ways I've not
experienced in years . . . . . but did nothing to alleviate the pain.
However, pictures from the magical MRI machine tell all.
Last Thursday the orthopedic specialist questioned whether I've been
playing too much ice hockey or dancing en pointe! This is often an injury found
in athletes and ballerinas who do strange and beautiful moves with their hips.
Or, and here it comes, could I just be getting old and wearing out - yes I think
that hits the nail on the head as I've not been in an accident or sustained a recent fall.
Last Friday, very early, and I mean before dawn, I dragged myself to the radiologist
and my hip was injected with anesthesia and steroids. My pain has become
intense over the past three months, sitting and lying down is awful, sleep difficult,
walking not so bad thank goodness. I was able to enjoy the trip to Asheville with
plenty of rest between the walking.
So what's next?
I fear it will be either arthroscopic surgery with staples and thread, or perhaps a
complete hip replacement.
Have you ever had hip surgery or a hip replacement?
My diagnosis is - Large Labral Tear of Left Hip.
Later, when I find out just what I may be facing, I'll be really interested
in chatting with people who have undergone anything such as this.
To date I have no bionic parts, but it's likely that might change soon.
I'll be grateful for any info which might assist in making the right decision - this
old gal wants to get her life back.
competent hands of a physiotherapist who contorted my body in ways I've not
experienced in years . . . . . but did nothing to alleviate the pain.
However, pictures from the magical MRI machine tell all.
Last Thursday the orthopedic specialist questioned whether I've been
playing too much ice hockey or dancing en pointe! This is often an injury found
in athletes and ballerinas who do strange and beautiful moves with their hips.
Or, and here it comes, could I just be getting old and wearing out - yes I think
that hits the nail on the head as I've not been in an accident or sustained a recent fall.
Last Friday, very early, and I mean before dawn, I dragged myself to the radiologist
and my hip was injected with anesthesia and steroids. My pain has become
intense over the past three months, sitting and lying down is awful, sleep difficult,
walking not so bad thank goodness. I was able to enjoy the trip to Asheville with
plenty of rest between the walking.
So what's next?
I fear it will be either arthroscopic surgery with staples and thread, or perhaps a
complete hip replacement.
Have you ever had hip surgery or a hip replacement?
My diagnosis is - Large Labral Tear of Left Hip.
Later, when I find out just what I may be facing, I'll be really interested
in chatting with people who have undergone anything such as this.
To date I have no bionic parts, but it's likely that might change soon.
I'll be grateful for any info which might assist in making the right decision - this
old gal wants to get her life back.
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