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MOMFUDSKI

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4. I hit the wall at 74.5 years.

Reply to Bmoboy (Original post)

Wed Sep 13, 2023, 06:03 PM

Sep 2023

Herniated disc, surgery, piriformis syndrome, PT, pain doc recommended wire at sciatic nerve w/battery sending electric signals, can’t walk far at all or sciatica starts, now drop foot in my GOOD leg, jazzy wheeled chair, wheelchair at the airport. Will see my Ortho surgeon soon for the drop foot. Big scar down front of my face from skin cancer removal 1 month ago. I am a disaster. Was walking 4,000 steps every morning for years until 18 months ago and was in great shape. Thin with lots of energy. Wow. Not for sissies for sure. Best wishes to you

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Hit the wall this year [View all] Bmoboy Sep 2023 OP

Getting old isn't for sissies. I hope you get help with pain. Keep doing everything you can do. Srkdqltr Sep 2023 #1

Feeling my age myself, do whatever you can to make it better and good luck Walleye Sep 2023 #2

Much appreciated Bmoboy Sep 2023 #3

I hit the wall at 74.5 years. MOMFUDSKI Sep 2023 #4

I hear you liberal N proud Sep 2023 #5

Had a friend that got an ulcer MOMFUDSKI Sep 2023 #6

I am in that treatment now liberal N proud Sep 2023 #8

I do hope it is all "fixable". Good luck to you. LoisB Sep 2023 #7