jdqm Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 it has been a while since i posted so here is an update on me.The car accident was 2 years ago last week, and i am in my 3rd try at physical therapy. i have regained some upper body strength, and i am so glad. i wish i could exercise my lower body better, but standing still for longer than 30 seconds when i am non symptomatic makes me nauseous and my blood pools. i am sure it is because the 6th vertebra has a bulge in the disk(from being hit by a car), but i cannot get a Dr. to put it in writing. all of them say that is making me worse, yet none are willing to go on record or a paper trail saying so. My Quantum power wheelchair was delivered on Monday. I am happy and sad. I am so happy that i will now be able to participate more in activities, and yet sad i have gotten this bad. I am ok for a few minutes, and then i am back in bed. i cannot participate in PT and also go to the grocery store the same day for example. i still have several Grey outs a day even on the meds, but i have not lost consciousness since October of 07. anytime after 3 pm though and i am a mess. i was just approved for 27 hours of a personal attendant each week to help me with hygiene, like washing my hair, to drive me around, and for household help (cooking and laundry). I am so sorry to vent to you, but i know you listen so well, and don't judge like most do, or say the "but you look better" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hiya. I can understand why you'd have mixed feelings about it--but I do hope that it gives you more freedom and independence in your life. Also, it's nice that you feel safe to vent here--I do it too from time to time!Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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