Back Injury
Added 2017-03-19 23:45:34 +0000 UTC Unfortunately, my mortal body has flashed me the "check engine" light.
Yesterday morning, I collapsed from sudden and severe back pain, while making breakfast. My chest and back muscles went into a hard contraction which cut off my ability to breath, and I just hit the floor. The pain was so bad I couldn't move, so my wife had to drag me out of the kitchen. Despite the pain, I was still able to keep a clear head. I couldn't help but laugh a bit, because of how stupid it was. One minute I am up and making breakfast and loving life, the next, I am on the ground, completely helpless. I am a pretty stubborn dude, and I hate panic, in general. my wife and brother in law wanted to call the ambulance, but I really wanted to avoid that. Call me a stubborn fool, but I didn't want to go to the emergency room. I've been down this road before with plenty of people... It would cost several thousand dollars just for them to tell me my back is bad and give me ibuprofen. Our local medical situation kinda sucks here...
Fortunately, my wife called a friend who knows a lot about back problems, and I was able to get some help. Based on my symptoms, it seems I have a pinched nerve. I must have agitated a damaged disc in my back the other day, when I lifted my shopping cart over the speed bumps in the parking lot. I have done that a million times before... But I felt it happen, and just kinda hoped it wouldn't get worse, but well... Here we are.
Funny thing, just minutes before the injury, I was deep in thought, appreciating being alive, and upright. One minute I feel strong and vital, next minute I am on the ground, completely immobilized and helpless. Just another reason to appreciate life when you are healthy, folks!
Anyways, I just wanted to give a reason for why I might be a bit absent for a few days. I am focusing on recovering and getting back to it!
See you all, soon!
~Ray
Comments
Indeed!
RoninDude
2017-03-28 18:56:39 +0000 UTCMortality is such a burden sometimes, isn't it?
2017-03-28 18:47:08 +0000 UTCYup. But I should be able to post more work soon!
RoninDude
2017-03-27 06:56:33 +0000 UTC<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/02/17/could-chemicals-rather-than-the-zika-virus-be-to-blame-for-birth-defects-in-brazil/?tid=pm_national_pop_b&utm_term=.05211f5c7527" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/02/17/could-chemicals-rather-than-the-zika-virus-be-to-blame-for-birth-defects-in-brazil/?tid=pm_national_pop_b&utm_term=.05211f5c7527</a>
squarenuts
2017-03-23 15:21:54 +0000 UTCWe shall see!
RoninDude
2017-03-22 23:49:02 +0000 UTCGet well soon :) im thinking a month or 2 should be enough for your body to heal
2017-03-22 23:45:43 +0000 UTCMy back? I really don't know. In the past, it's always taken a long time. But I am going to be able to get back to working on patreon pieces, soon., I think. It was just really painful to sit for a few days.
RoninDude
2017-03-22 23:43:41 +0000 UTCI have scars and burns myself. On average how long does it take to heal?
2017-03-22 23:39:40 +0000 UTCWhat is the Zeka cover up?
RoninDude
2017-03-22 19:47:32 +0000 UTCI don't do well with that stuff... But I know a lot of folks who do! I live in Humboldt County California, and we are pretty well known for it. XD
RoninDude
2017-03-22 19:45:14 +0000 UTCDoing my best! :)
RoninDude
2017-03-22 19:44:32 +0000 UTCThank you. :)
RoninDude
2017-03-22 19:44:23 +0000 UTCDoing my best!
RoninDude
2017-03-22 19:44:14 +0000 UTCI am going to be ok, just focusing on letting it heal. :)
RoninDude
2017-03-22 19:44:06 +0000 UTCYeesh, same to you! I hope you are feeling better!
RoninDude
2017-03-22 19:43:46 +0000 UTCThe Zika cover up continues!
squarenuts
2017-03-22 02:49:48 +0000 UTCThat sucks dude, hope you get better soon. Medical Mary Jane is where its at, especially for back pain! ;)
CryptidTech Games
2017-03-20 16:35:54 +0000 UTCI hope you get better soon!
2017-03-20 15:46:10 +0000 UTCOuch, man, I feel for you! Hope you feel better soon.
Andrew Hunter
2017-03-20 15:42:38 +0000 UTCHeal fast!
Kessler Hilton
2017-03-20 14:46:24 +0000 UTCOmg i hope your gonna be ok
2017-03-20 12:39:28 +0000 UTCSounds not funny at all because exactly the same with a pinched nerve happend to me a few days ago. But during my night sleep and not by lifting a shopping cart. Take your time to recover in a healthful way Dude (no pun intended ;) ).
RadioPhobia
2017-03-20 10:12:00 +0000 UTCThank you. Doing my best!
RoninDude
2017-03-20 09:47:31 +0000 UTCSorry to hear, hope you get better soon.
2017-03-20 09:33:26 +0000 UTCThank you. I appreciate that. :)
RoninDude
2017-03-20 08:36:43 +0000 UTCThat's terrible, man. Hope for a swift recovery.
Durandal
2017-03-20 08:34:06 +0000 UTCYeah, it's no fun! Thank you for the positive thoughts. :)
RoninDude
2017-03-20 07:09:10 +0000 UTCI have been in the pinched nerve Dept. Before man, get well and feel better soon. Will keep ya in prayers.
Matthew D. Riddle
2017-03-20 07:07:34 +0000 UTC
