Friday, November 4, 2016

Reason for my absence

As most of you already know, the last few weeks I have been plagued by pinched nerve in my neck. Last Friday I went to the physical therapist because the pain in my arm was getting worse every day. After doing some tests he was quite certain it was a neck hernia. So now I have wait for an appointment with a neurologist. This pain prevents me from typing (M is typing this for me) writing, photographing, painting, knitting etc. M is also doing our daily chores. Although this is a difficult situation, I also see this as an opportunity to try to become more flexible. I’m grateful M is helping out this much, but it also hard for me to let go of the control and my need to do everything myself. Please know I’m reading and enjoying everyone’s blogs, but for now I’m not able to comment.

I wish you all well and I hope to be back soon.
Hugs Ellen


13 comments:

  1. An injury can be good for reigning in the 'me'. Life goes right on without us

    be well my friend.

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  2. Good to hear from you. Sharyn is absolutely right, sometimes Life gives us a seemingly set back for unbeknownst reasons. Maybe keeping you at home is a saving grace, keeping you from being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Thank goodness you have your daughter there to help.

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  3. Don't focus on the "shoulds" - just work on feeling better. Please ask the neurologist about a prescription called Neurontin (gabapentin); my husband has been taking it for almost a month now, and he has much less pain now than he has in many years. It's not a pain killer but for nerve type damage.

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  4. Hoping you are feeling much better soon Ellen and that you get some relief. I'll say some prayers for you <3

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  5. I hope you feel better soon! Even though it is strange being unable to do things yourself, it is wonderful you have so much loving help.

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  6. Hope you're feeling better soon Ellen!!!

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  7. Wishing you good help from the doctors, and a speedy recovery! You could also consider hypnotherapy for pain relief. It's been used in operations for several hundred years (more, if you consider shamanic-type healing). No side effects, either :)

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  8. I hope your recovery goes smoothly, Ellen.

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  9. Wishing you a smooth and quick recovery.

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  10. Sending happy and loving thoughts and wishes your way, dear Ellen!!!!!!! May you feel better quickly, we will miss you!

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  11. Just letting you know I'm keeping you in the pocket of my heart

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  12. Hello there sorry I am late commenting (a mad week at work) I miss your wonderful posts and I hope you feel better soon. :)

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