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LLLEARNER
Brown Belt
Joined: 10 Feb 2016
Posts: 687
Location: Central Maine
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 Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject: Good News, Bad News, Unknown News. |
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Well, the good news is that I do not have a ruptured disk. In fact, nothing is wrong with my lower back.
The bad news is that the issue may not be easily solved.
The unknown news is that there may be a problem with my brain (beyond my disturbing sense of humor). My doc (I now have a doc) is sending me to a neurologist for MS testing. Until that appointment, I am largely ignoring any potential issues. Only my other half knows. If the news turns out bad then I will let others know. Good thing she is a nurse and can direct me to good docs.
So the issues I have with leg numbness and lack of coordination may continue to affect my karate training.
Good thing I am going to school for a double major in Managerial Accounting and Finance. Then I can make a living with my brain and not my body.
One of the biggest concerns that I am ignoring for the moment is how it will affect my training. I guess that is a concern for another day.
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16420
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Good news is always good, and in that, I'm glad to hear that your disc isn't ruptured, and that your lower back is good!!
What I believe is important is that the training always needs to take a back seat to ones health, that being the MA. It'll be there when the time is right, and not until then, and if you must walk away from it for a much better quality of life, then so be it!!
You're in my prayers and thoughts!!
Hang in there, do what you must do, utilize your sources/network, including, and especially your wife, and continue your education, which, sounds like a great thing and idea!!
Here's the one thing that I did when I was diagnosed with Afib...I read...I read a lot, and most of it was not hopeful, at all, if any. That's just me...I will read and read and read just to try to understand that which I don't understand. Both my GP and my Cardiologist, especially my Cardiologist has told me to stop reading, and trust them. Well, trust has to be earned, and I'm not use to trusting right off the bat. Reading about the unnerving things causes me stress, and stress is not good for anyone, particularly those with Afib because stress is counter productive across the board.
So, read, but in moderation, and not obsessively!!
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LLLEARNER
Brown Belt
Joined: 10 Feb 2016
Posts: 687
Location: Central Maine
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| Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Good news is always good, and in that, I'm glad to hear that your disc isn't ruptured, and that your lower back is good!!
What I believe is important is that the training always needs to take a back seat to ones health, that being the MA. It'll be there when the time is right, and not until then, and if you must walk away from it for a much better quality of life, then so be it!!
You're in my prayers and thoughts!!
Hang in there, do what you must do, utilize your sources/network, including, and especially your wife, and continue your education, which, sounds like a great thing and idea!!
Here's the one thing that I did when I was diagnosed with Afib...I read...I read a lot, and most of it was not hopeful, at all, if any. That's just me...I will read and read and read just to try to understand that which I don't understand. Both my GP and my Cardiologist, especially my Cardiologist has told me to stop reading, and trust them. Well, trust has to be earned, and I'm not use to trusting right off the bat. Reading about the unnerving things causes me stress, and stress is not good for anyone, particularly those with Afib because stress is counter productive across the board.
So, read, but in moderation, and not obsessively!!
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Thank you for your concern. It is much appreciated.
I can easily fall into that trap of reading to much. Fortunately, I have too much going on to fall into that trap for the moment. It is part of the reason I am not telling others around me. It would distract me from doing what needs to be done. At this moment it is unknown until a diagnosis. I will continue to train as the symptoms do not seem to be affecting that other than lacking grace, which I have never had. I seriously feel like Godzilla rampaging through Tokyo when I do Kata. I also am operating on the theory that doing more to help with balance, coordination, and strength will be a net benefit in the end. I also want to continue to do what I can to be an example for my daughter. I accept that the day may come when I have to limit my training. But, today is not that day. Depending on what happens, I may be able to write something like a guide for practitioners with physical limitations. I know, too much too soon. I have to know what I am talking about first.
I know I am also fortunate to have had almost 40 years (so far) of great health. Others are not so fortunate.
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LLLEARNER
Brown Belt
Joined: 10 Feb 2016
Posts: 687
Location: Central Maine
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Update...
I had a nerve conductivity test in my legs. I have been too busy to get the results. I will have time Thursday. I also started PT once a week. They are mostly concerned with keeping my back in alignment. I am not hopeful for a reduction in the numbness from PT.
Late next month I have an appointment with a Neurologist. My doc seemed concerned with the white matter lesions in my head, but when the neuro got my records he was not as concerned.
I think for the time being that they are throwing the kitchen sink at me in the hopes of something sticking. So far they have ruled out...
Lyme,
Guillon Barre,
Disk problem (I thought this was it)
and the neuro is going to be investigating Multiple Sclerosis. I have no family history of this. I suspect that it will lead to nothing and the numbness will go undiagnosed.
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DWx
Black Belt
Joined: 17 Jan 2007
Posts: 6455
Location: UK
Styles: Tae Kwon Do & Yang family Tai Chi
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Sorry to hear this LLLEARNER.
I hope your doc can find out the root cause soon and start you on the path to recovery and rehabilitation. Most important thing is to look after yourself, the training can wait.
You might want to give this a read: http://www.karateforums.com/my-journey-in-the-dojo-vt4858.html
I don't think they've been on the forum for a while but SaiFightsMS was diagnosed with MS and continued to train Karate.
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JR 137
Black Belt
Joined: 10 May 2015
Posts: 2442
Location: In the dojo
Styles: Seido Juku
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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LLLEARNER
Brown Belt
Joined: 10 Feb 2016
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Location: Central Maine
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Nothing new until I call my doc for the results of the nerve conductivity test tomorrow. Then a trip to the neurologist late next month.
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JR 137
Black Belt
Joined: 10 May 2015
Posts: 2442
Location: In the dojo
Styles: Seido Juku
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Patrick
KF Administrator
Joined: 01 May 2001
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Location: Los Angeles, California
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LLLEARNER
Brown Belt
Joined: 10 Feb 2016
Posts: 687
Location: Central Maine
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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I got the results of the nerve conductivity test.
Apparently I am all normal.
Next step is a trip to the Neurologist later this month.
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