Sending Big Mike some good vibes

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Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber

Out Of Bed

May 16, 2015 - 07:14am PT

The how and why of what heals and what lingers as a reminder to take it . . .

There are many words of Ernest caution, that might apply
But BIG MIKE takes it in stride. . .

My hat is off to you

the road of pain control and perseverance in the face of Adversity !
Hmm sound Big Mike ish !
Dude is a hero to all !

The ankles
Man, that link needs major rest!
Smoke butter! Stay off 'em!
Stay sitting and do exercise

My own go all day but the next dawn I know it !
and it may take a day for the worst (at the time) to resolve to a no limp gate.
If that makes any sense ?

As an example:
Three days of seven to eight miles a day on solid trails, Not The 'roads' of the Gunks, and I am 'feeling it' swelling at the rests and pain all the time for what feels like equal to the length of time of the abuse oops use.

I got caught up reading all of this . . . .
I think I better think it out again!

Wow!

yanqui

climber

Balcarce, Argentina

May 16, 2015 - 07:58am PT

This is kind of a long, personal thread for a newcomer to jump in, but I liked the title, and especially since I got in a bit of a pissing match in that other thread, I thought I should send some good vibes in this one.

I can relate to bodily malfunctions. I had some debiliting hip problems over the past decade. After three major surgeries and two artificial hips, I've been lucky enough to have a sort of a recovery. At my age, with my body, everything hurts a little bit, most the time, except maybe when I'm actually climbing. So I guess I better get out and go climbing, right now.
Salud, Big Mike, and good luck with the recovery.
Tim Bratten

Big Mike

Trad climber

May 16, 2015 - 03:02pm PT

The ankles
Man, that link needs major rest!
Smoke butter! Stay off 'em!
Stay sitting and do exercise

My own go all day but the next dawn I know it !
and it may take a day for the worst (at the time) to resolve to a no limp gate.
If that makes any sense ?

Thanks Gnome. I get it. Mileage is not my friend at the moment. I was able to sneak back into bed after the dayshift started. Sleep came quickly and drew me away from the lightning bolt ankle.

I awoke at 12:30, the pain was still there, but muted. Seems the pregab has accomplished it's mission. Might be time for another. Today is all about rest and physio. Riceing at the moment.

Big Mike, I often wake in the middle of the night with the feeling someone is ramming a pin deeply into my left foot.

Sometimes the pin is in the middle of the bottom of the big toe. Sometimes in the ball of the foot. Oddly, sometimes up on the top deck of the foot.

Inevitably, my lower back will be twisted in some subtle way. I'll straighten out and the pain will vanish like it was never there.

You got that right. I get the cramps too. Usually after a big day where i didn't consume enough water and electrolytes. I didn't however get cramps after my Chief lap last weekend! 2.5 litres of NUUN tablet water was the big secret on that i think. All the electrolytes of Gatorade but none of the sugar.

Do you still have the drop foot then? Don't give up my friend. Nerve damage takes a long time to heal or reprogram. You need to stimulate it to get it going again. Get the ankle cuff/elastic band combo going to strengthen that part of your calf. The nerve pathways are so weak right now so the signal is not getting through.

If you make it work, it will get stronger and the weak signal will have more effect. The more you use it the better the signal will get. It sounds like it's still degrading. You need to combat that. Don't give up my friend, i'm still reprogramming after two years which they say is the cut-off date.

Try accupuncture/ cold laser too? This therapy has been simply amazing for me. Anything to stimulate the muscle healing/ sensation. Make sure you are super "zen" when you go.

Heal up (again) bro.

Never stopped brother. You too eh? Get working dude!

Yes, it is rather personal.. I needed an outlet in the hospital, and i found it here. I appreciated our repartee on the pinkpoint thread until it degraded.. No hard feelings dude, as you said the topic was very contentious, especially the way I presented it.

I can relate to bodily malfunctions. I had some debiliting hip problems over the past decade. After three major surgeries and two artificial hips, I've been lucky enough to have a sort of a recovery. At my age, with my body, everything hurts a little bit, most the time, except maybe when I'm actually climbing. So I guess I better get out and go climbing, right now.

Salud, Big Mike, and good luck with the recovery.
Tim Bratten

Thanks Tim. I'm super glad i've avoided hip issues so far. Had I not been wearing padded shorts, I am fairly certain I would have destroyed my pelvis too, complicating my recovery immensely.

I feel you on the pain thing, adrenaline certainly makes it disappear. I am glad I still have that outlet.

Hope you enjoyed your climbing today.

Mike

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

May 16, 2015 - 03:07pm PT

i love you

Big Mike

Trad climber

May 16, 2015 - 03:09pm PT

You too bro.

Be well.

Big Mike

Trad climber

May 16, 2015 - 03:28pm PT

On my fourth pregab today, and I haven't had one for a month. These nerve pain storms usually leave me with far more sensation and I'm glad I got the Lyrica again because they can be fairly debilitating. Mostly I like feeling the occasional stab, to remind me I'm healing.

These storms however are too much. I need to mute them as much as possible. The upside is I can feel my big toe better today, and it only seems to be improving in this regard. A trade I would gladly make, again and again.

drljefe

climber

El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson

May 16, 2015 - 03:51pm PT

good vibes, still, bro.

Big Mike

Trad climber

May 16, 2015 - 05:48pm PT

Thanks bro. I still want to visit AZ. One of these days i'll be knocking on your door.

drljefe

climber

El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson

May 16, 2015 - 05:49pm PT

I'll save some pinkpoints :-)

Flip Flop

climber

Earth Planet, Universe

May 16, 2015 - 05:50pm PT

Bump for 900 posts. You coulda been dead but you are alive. There you go.

Big Mike

Trad climber

May 16, 2015 - 06:19pm PT

I'll save some pinkpoints :-)

I'll be stoked if i get em! ;)

Thanks Flip. Yup. Being here is way more fun than the alternative!

Big Mike

Trad climber

Aug 22, 2015 - 10:34am PT

I feel like the last chapter in this tale, is currently being written. Sandra and I broke up, and I'm single, so it feels like I'm turning over a new leaf.

My foot is still returning, I finally got more sensation in my left big toe yesterday after eating a cookie. I would say i'm at 75% now.

It's so nice to be able to feel the ground beneath my feet. I can feel my foot wrap around the rung of the ladder when i stretch to reach the edge of a window, and when my foot touches the rung as I'm climbing.

I don't know what awaits me yet in the future, but i am excited for the prospects.

I am close to putting this tale on paper. I started long ago, but i think it was too soon, because subconsciously I guess I knew it wasn't over yet.

Thank you again to all of you for your support. I am not certain if i could have accomplished this feat without all the people and good fortune in my life.

Hope you are well!

Mike

philo

climber

Aug 22, 2015 - 10:42am PT

Keep on keepin' on Big Mike.
Always remember where you were when you were injured and how very far you've come.

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Aug 22, 2015 - 10:45am PT

Mikey, yer new handle is henceforth Big Vibe!

thebravecowboy

climber

The Good Places

Aug 22, 2015 - 11:01am PT

good things down that road ahead there Largito Miguel.

SC seagoat

Trad climber

Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?

Aug 22, 2015 - 11:21am PT

I feel like the last chapter in this tale, is currently being written.

Hardly the last chapter... Just the first volume!
You are one exciting read!!!!
Remember you have an open invite to Moab ... If we are there or not.
See you at Facelift???

Susan and Michael