Mary Beth Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Ihave been dealing with tendonitis for a long, long....long time. I have worn just about every brace you can on your arms. One night I went to bed looking like a transformer. Anything to relieve the pain. It just got to be way too much so I went to the doctor....again. They sent me for physical therapy and after 6 weeks, finally, my PT was able to get my muscles to relax. In the process we have narrowed my problem down to bulging and narrowing discs in my neck. SO...tomorrow I go to the pain management office at the hospital and they will give me some happy juice in an IV (my favorite part) and I will hopefully sleep through the injection of cortisone in my neck. I think this is probably a routine procedure, but it sound scary and...What if the doctor has the hiccups? Where would that leave me? I'm just saying If you all could just say a little prayer I would appreciate it...I'm a chicken ya know. Thank you...I'll let you know if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary, My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you go through this procedure. Hopefully this will relieve your pain so you can spend more time quilting....Mercedes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Prayers & Hugs - have had many of these shots for my back & each one was nerve racking!!! Just go with the flow and afterward - go home and rest!!! I do hope it works!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Meg, you are located in Kent - very close to Renton. Millie owner or ?? Mercedes (Kay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyn Dobbins Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, when you went to bed as a transformer what did you wake up as? Sent my prayer out for you, hoping all goes well as I'm sure it will. I had PT for my shoulders, it's not fun, but if I don't overdo the pain stays away. I met you at Nancy's place in Vancouver. I so enjoy this forum. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Prayers and Hugs for Mary Beth My prayers are with you too, Mary Beth, that the procedure will go well and it will relieve the pain that you are having. A hug for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Sending prayers and hugs to you MaryBeth, hope everything goes well. You have to love that happy juice, I have it regularly because of 3 bulging discs in my back. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Sending warm wishes for an uneventful treatment that will have you quilting away soon! Hugs from Linda:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Enjoy the "happy juice" part;) and know that I am praying for a truly remarkable improvement in your neck and shoulder. I'm praying that your pain will be relieved so that you can just sleep in PJs (no transformer gear). (((hug))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I am so glad they found the reason and can treat it. I'll keep you in my thought for an uneventful treatment (as Linda states) and for more happy quilting days:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hugs and prayers coming your way. PamH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Praying for you!!! love, linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, oh I am sorry it has gotten to this point. Be assured your doctors know exactly what to do and they will treat you with the best care. Think positive thoughts as you go to the hospital. Don't be scared. Tell yourself that you will be OK. It's all in the attitude. Right? Girl, and we all know you got a 'tude so use it baby. Work it, girl... Work that 'tude. Love ya, sweetie. I will definitely say special prayers and I always keep and hold you dear to me in thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Most definitely I will be praying for you and the doctor and whom ever is near you with sharp objects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth; Sending a prayer up on your behalf. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth Praying for your procedure that you will come out feeling much better and be able to get back to what you love to do. Protection over you and the doctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I've got you covered in prayer Mary Beth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you. I agree with Shana, stay positive, think success, and gets lots of rest afterwards so it can do it's job. Prayers to you, your family and your doctor.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Prayers and well wishes heading south to you MB today and tomorrow. From someone who's had several needles in her neck! I've had a double neck fusion, but the before part...was the needles. You'll do just fine i'm sure! Relax, be as calm as you can be, and enjoy the juice. They gave me demorol. (spelling?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hello Mary Beth, My thoughts will be with you and your Needle. I hope all goes well and the procedure is uneventful... no hiccups or OOPSES! Let us know how brave your were, Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 MB - I'll be praying. You know Who's in charge & He'll be with you. Just keep smiling;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Prayers and big hugs are with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 If that was today, I'm praying for a full recovery. If it is tomorrow, Friday, then my prayers are for steady hands and "enjoy the joy juice while it lasts". When that's all done and done, find yourself a yoga class and start where you are, do it faithfully, and you'll be amazed at the results. Talk about learning to relax, and de-stress, it has been a lifesaver for me. Opening the thoracic cavity was the trick for me. My arms and shoulders were slowly over time becoming like the fetal position, only semi-permanent. After the yoga classes, I learned how to open the chest cavity and stretch those muscles and my upper back and just all over. Now when I feel that middle of the back and neck stress, I do a refresher and it relieves the "itises" all over. Whatever you choose to do for relief, I hope and pray it works for you. There are a lot of alternatives out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for a successful outcome today. and that the happy juice does it job !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, Sending prayers your way for a successful outcome. Wish they'd had happy juice when I had to have cortisone injections into my knee when I was 11. I can still remember the pain. Tracy G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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