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Twelve Months stuck?
GreenMysticalUnicorn:
Jim mentioned recently he had a slip disk which was why the book stalled. Hoping it picks up now?
KurtinStGeorge:
--- Quote from: GreenMysticalUnicorn on October 09, 2024, 07:45:08 AM ---Jim mentioned recently he had a slip disk which was why the book stalled. Hoping it picks up now?
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That is a real sucky injury, though at least it wasn't something life threatening. I've had it happen to me. As long as you don't require surgery it can be dealt with, with good long-term recovery possible, even though potential for further injury always remains.
Until the injury is dealt with, the pain can be very distracting and pain killers can dull any writer's ability to get work done. I required cortisone injections and I lost considerable weight after that to reduce the chance of reinjuring myself. My doctor tried other therapies before the cortisone injections, so I can understand how this situation has cost Jim a fair amount of work time.
In my case, this injury occurred over fifteen years ago and I haven't had any pain since then.
Good luck Jim!
Mira:
--- Quote from: KurtinStGeorge on October 09, 2024, 10:10:43 AM ---That is a real sucky injury, though at least it wasn't something life threatening. I've had it happen to me. As long as you don't require surgery it can be dealt with, with good long-term recovery possible, even though potential for further injury always remains.
Until the injury is dealt with, the pain can be very distracting and pain killers can dull any writer's ability to get work done. I required cortisone injections and I lost considerable weight after that to reduce the chance of reinjuring myself. My doctor tried other therapies before the cortisone injections, so I can understand how this situation has cost Jim a fair amount of work time.
In my case, this injury occurred over fifteen years ago and I haven't had any pain since then.
Good luck Jim!
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I echo that, having suffered from it as well, lots of pain and loss of sleep from the pain, hope Jim gets well soon.
KurtinStGeorge:
--- Quote from: Mira on October 09, 2024, 05:53:15 PM ---I echo that, having suffered from it as well, lots of pain and loss of sleep from the pain, hope Jim gets well soon.
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I forgot about the loss of sleep part. That was maddening and even if the pain diminished while I was awake, not sleeping killed my ability to concentrate while I was awake. The right painkillers helped me sleep, but they aren't a solution and they have their drawbacks when you are awake. Plus, they are potentially addictive so it isn't something you want to rely on for any great length of time.
Dina:
--- Quote from: GreenMysticalUnicorn on October 09, 2024, 07:45:08 AM ---Jim mentioned recently he had a slip disk which was why the book stalled. Hoping it picks up now?
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Oh, I did not know that. I hope he gets better soon!
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