Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Chasing the Geriatrics

Probably the only time my rib cage will be so prominent.
If I remember correctly that's the L5 vertebrae. Fan-freaking-tastic. Time for some complete rest; no more upper body either. Good bye man-shoulders and the ability to do pullups! I will have to start all over on those. But, if it means being able to run in the future (near-future preferred) it's a sacrifice I am willing to make. I'm told this is capable of healing itself (with rest) and that all the upper body work probably kept it from getting better sooner. In addition to resting, I'm spending a few minutes a day on an inversion table - talk about nauseating.

The 'funny' thing is the medical doctor who took this x-ray said it looked fine and diagnosed me with piriformis.... and you wonder why I was reluctant to go do a doctor 4+ months ago!

20 comments:

  1. KatieMay 21, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    It's been a looooong time coming. I hope this is it, then you can heal and get back to doing what you love! I can't even imagine how frustrating all this must have been on you. When I try to imagine, I start having anxiety attacks, because I could see it happening to me. Rest up buttercup!

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  2. GracieMay 21, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Well, at least it is an answer for pain that was really stumping you. I hope some good old fashioned rest and inversion will do the trick. Sorry!

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  3. KovasPMay 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    That is funny...not. Enjoy the rest, maybe you can take up aqua jogging.

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  4. KandiMay 21, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Oh man! That looks painful. Hope the rest helps and you can get back to your old self.

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  5. macnicMay 21, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Wow. I hope this is finally the answer.

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  6. TNTcoach KenMay 21, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    It's that damn frownny face on the x-rays. Rest is good......

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  7. fancy nancyMay 21, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I'm bummed for you but at least you have an answer after a long time!! Take this rest time and you'll be back before you know it!

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  8. Amy LaurenMay 21, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    So sorry about this :(. I'm glad you know what it is now, at least, so hopefully you can get it taken care of. Did you go to a chiro?

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  9. Jen FeenyMay 21, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I truly, truly hope this is the answer!!! Fingers, toes, eyes crossed!!!

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  10. UnknownMay 21, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    If it helps, I have been having a very similar problem. My doctors and the MRI people made it sound like i'd never run again, but my Chiropractor seemed much more optimistic. With his help I'm running and Crossfitting like a champ! I still have to be careful (e.g., deadlifts and road running), but I am pretty much pain free. You'll get there! Good luck!

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  11. UnknownMay 21, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Well, ouch. No wonder you have pain!

    Can a chiropractor help?

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  12. TaniaMay 21, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Enjoy your rest time Lindsay! and sorry about this problem, but I know that you will run soon!!
    hugs
    Tania

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  13. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMay 21, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Wow... That looks painful! Hopefully it will heal quickly since you're resting now... even though that sucks! Hang in there!! It's better to let it heal completely!! Hugs!

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  14. ajhMay 21, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Hope this is it and you are back at it sooner than later.

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  15. MiguelMay 22, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    Oh my lovely Lindsay... At last a pic naked ;-) Well, I hope you're Ok.

    Beautiful bones friend!

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  16. ThatGirlRunsMay 22, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Ughhhh :o(
    Feel better soon and remember resting will lead to running!!!

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  17. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    oh geez! and wowza. i hope it heals up soon!!

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  18. Thomas BussiereJune 10, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Sorry to hear, but glad you found this before it became worse. Rest my friend, and you will be back doing what you love soon.

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  19. MichaelJune 10, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Boo, but glad you have an answer. Hope you are resting! Get better soon and get back to chasing those Kenyans!

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  20. JillJune 25, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Oh Jeez, can't you just get healthy for crying out loud?? Ugh. So sorry. Truly, you know I was there for so long. Suckville. Hope you heal quickly....and um, I lost your phone number, for the umpteenth time. :(

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