SCIATICA Losing mobility is a pain.

[perry42]

THANKS for all the replies. The physical therapy has really helped along with using the inversion table. I only use ibuprofen to help me sleep so pain pills will not be a problem. I use a cane for short distances and have found that I can
stand up for maybe 10>15 minutes before needing to sit. Using a four wheel walker with a built in seat allows me to cover greater distances with a lot less pain and fatigue. Trips to the range will start next week using my 22's at 100 and 200yds. The 6br and 6.5x55AI rifles weigh a lot more so I will be patient. Surgery will definitely be a last resort after reading many of the previous posts. Like I said before "Getting old is not for sissies".

perry42

 

[bluealtered]

That's great news hearing that ibuprofen is working for you. (mine is aspirin) It will take time but your mobility should get easier/better as time goes by. The .22 is a great rifle to stay in shape with and take your mind off of other things for a while. Shooters are by nature very competitive people and this is just another competition that you have already shown that you will win.

 

[vtmarmot]

Did someone mention not to sit on a wallet? That will aggravate it for sure. I got rid of my wallet and got a little nylon camera case that I hang on my belt. It holds all my usual wallet stuff plus a flash drive, my work desk key and a dongle thingy that generates a number I use to log in to work from home securely. If anyone tries to rob me, I'll tell them that it's a colostomy bag. Most people think it houses my cell phone, which I don't often carry.

 

[ms6852]

Did someone mention not to sit on a wallet?

In my case it would not make a difference I am always broke.