Richard Gibson
Member
I have not been on IAP for several months. Actually I haven't even been in the shop or turned a pen in several months.
I began having some aches and pains back in February that I thought was old back surgery and some overuse. It kept getting worse. Tried Chiropractor then tried Physical Therapy. Seems I would take a step forward and two steps back. Went back to the doctor June 23rd and have been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. It hits about .7% of people over age 50. It is extreme inflammation of the muscles and connective tissue in your shoulders, back, thighs, and gluts. You have trouble walking, standing or lifting your arms. AND it is hard to sit long or sleep very long.
The good news is it is treatable and goes away after a year or two. It is treated with a steroid which takes away most of the pain. Now I just have to build some stamia back up and get back to some turning.
So just be thankful for each and everyday. Looking forward to getting back, learning more from everyone. and sharing.
I began having some aches and pains back in February that I thought was old back surgery and some overuse. It kept getting worse. Tried Chiropractor then tried Physical Therapy. Seems I would take a step forward and two steps back. Went back to the doctor June 23rd and have been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. It hits about .7% of people over age 50. It is extreme inflammation of the muscles and connective tissue in your shoulders, back, thighs, and gluts. You have trouble walking, standing or lifting your arms. AND it is hard to sit long or sleep very long.
The good news is it is treatable and goes away after a year or two. It is treated with a steroid which takes away most of the pain. Now I just have to build some stamia back up and get back to some turning.
So just be thankful for each and everyday. Looking forward to getting back, learning more from everyone. and sharing.