Good news

tjt6768
tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
edited 3. Jul 2012, 02:18 in Living with Arthritis archive
well folks, I've been reserving judgement whilst the pain from the procedure wore off. That had mostly gone now, I'm still flaring a bit from last week BUT....
The back pain I've had for all these years seems to have gone :shock: Killing those nerves seems to have done the trick at last..
I'm a happy chappy. I do want to ask the consultant if the procedure was meant to be as painful as it was.. I don't think they used enough local anaesthetic myself.. Never mind though..
I truly hope this lasts.. I've had that pain for more years than I haven't! I will not miss it that's for sure..
Now, just to work on the rest lol

Thank you to everyone for your support.. Very much appreciated.
:D
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  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm so pleased for you Tony, You have been suffering for so long and you of all people deserved a break, you make the most of it! So pleased does that mean I can get funny Tony back? ((((HUGS)))) to you & the lovely Jan and extra fuss to the lovely Ra. :D
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What brilliant news, Tony! :P The treatment seems to have worked like magic despite all the pain inflicted on you in the process. It must be wonderful for you to be without that pain in your back after such a long time. I'm so pleased for you. Now just let's hope they can sort out your knees next.
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  • Heather65
    Heather65 Member Posts: 262
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What great news tony lets hope it last and can enjoy yourself a bit more ,so it will be the knees next ,
    Heather x
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What a great result!
    I'm really pleased for you Tony. It's about time you had a bit of luck. Long may it last.
    All the best,
    Numpty
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats Great News Tony


    i really do hope it lasts .what a relief for you .back pain is absolute Hell.

    karen xx
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks everyone.. :D
    I have to realise that the original pain can come back worse than before still, and then subside. Also still have the pain from the procedure but I just had to let you know that today the original pain is not there :D:D

    Joan, it's lovely to see you again hun. I'll reply to the pm later. I'm gearing myself up to go pick Janet up.
    X
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    wow that's certainly a promising start :D

    hope things continue to be so positive for you!

    hugs ((()))
    Wonky
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,137
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Tony
    i'm so pleased it's worked for you long may it last.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks girls :D
    As I say, it can be expected to get worse before getting better so I'm not getting too excited lol
    Well, I'm trying not to :lol:
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Tony

    I am so pleased for you and really hope that things continue to be better for you.

    Tillyxxx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hurrah! [[[]]] DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Susiesoo
    Susiesoo Member Posts: 358
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Tony, I am so pleased for you. It's so good to hear some good, positive news.

    Long may it last.

    Susie :P
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good news at last, lets keep everything crossed that it continues to work..
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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey, that's a great bit of news for me to come back to and I'm sure it'll interest several people on here. I really hope it's permananet, Tony.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mouseymousey
    mouseymousey Member Posts: 283
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad to hear and fingers crossed it stays that way for you.
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thank you all ever so much..
    It's rather strange at the minute, if I ignore the obvious nerve pain caused by the procedure.......
    Nothing :o and I honestly don't remember what this feels like lol..
    The pain fella said that they can't do the same on the knees because then I wouldn't be able to walk lol..

    I've been for J from work, this is the longest I've been sat since having it done and it's not frayed nerve friendly... I need to lay down again..
    I'm still happy though :D
    when the procedure pain wears off (could be a couple of weeks I think) if I'm left as I am that will be wonderful... The procedure was awful, but I am just being honest and don't want to put anybody off having similar done. I really do believe that it should not have been as painful as it was.. I was given no warning of the pain etc. the pain people are always great that way..mind you, it was a different fella to the specialist I usually have..
    I will be asking that question at the review in a few months time.

    :D
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Tony, during my first pregnancy the arthritis just beggured off completely. It felt as you've just described - wonderful but weird. Everything was so easy. I enjoyed every minute of it but I never quite got 'used to' that painfree feeling.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    whilst truly valuing your opinion dearest Sticky. I shall stay clear of getting pregnant lol.
    It really is weird.. I felt this way after my first steroid injections in the knees. They felt better than they had in twenty yrs. Only lasted a month though
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    tjt6768 wrote:
    whilst truly valuing your opinion dearest Sticky. I shall stay clear of getting pregnant lol.

    Oh come on! Have you no sense of adventure? :lol:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • welshgooner
    welshgooner Member Posts: 34
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great news Tony, hope it lasts. Kind regards from Wales,
    Den.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tony
    I am soo glad your back is feeling better, gosh I can only imagine how you feel..nervous but happy.
    When I had the disc injected in my spine it was painful, one was bearable but I had three...what I am getting at,the nurse that was on said I should have asked for a relaxant ...sorry mi brains gone..but she said they used to sought of put you semi under, they stopped doing this because they can get through them quicker and do more people....it should not be that painful.
    Anyway I have everything crossed here for you x
    Love
    Barbara
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yay, that sounds promising. Really hope it improves for the long run, what a great relief.

    Hugs

    Fols x
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks Fols... :D

    Sticky, oh go on, I'll give it a go, just the once though lol...

    Barbara, thank you hun. They only used local anaesthetic and he kept topping it up. Still want enough. I had four nerves done, not sure what they are called though.. I'm useless at stuff like that..
    I had some had and air halfway through but I was too spaced out to answer his questions. He needed to know when I felt the shock in my back.
    I know I'm no lightweight when it comes to pain, do I was shocked.. Maybe I'm getting soft in mi old age lol...

    Thanks Den. Hope you're doing well.

    e050.gifMe-Tony
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Tony it must feel so good to get some relief after all this time,
    Sure it wasent RAs green stuff he used
    Take Care Mate made up for you
    Colin
    WHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    lol.cheers Colin.
    I'll be updating the Ra thread soon so keep an eye out.

    have to call it a night. Hands and elbows are on fire :roll:

    g'night folks :D
    Till the morrow
    e050.gifMe-Tony
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP