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Bad Neck and Wing

hapster
hapster Posts: 7,503
in Off Topic
Been a challenging couple of weeks... Finally went to the orthopedic doc today... Turns out I've got a pinched and inflamed nerve in my left trap muscles that has my neck and left shoulder feeling like a rotten tooth. I haven't slept more than an hour or two a night for over a week now. They took X-rays and I'm scheduled for an MRI in two weeks.

They gave me scrips for prednisone for the nerve, a horse pill sized muscle relaxant, and some vicodines for the pain. Took a Vic a few hours ago and will take another before bed. Hopefully I'll get some sleep. Needless to say that between lack of sleep and work, I've been a real di$k head lately.

Finished up the shopping tonight; so after a busy day tomorrow I'm so looking forward to jumping into the weekend and getting my egg on... Especially looking forward to lots of laughs with my wife's family, some cocktails, and some good smokes.

This pain has made me realize that I'm not quite as physically young as I once was... And that I should of listened to my dad more when he tried to teach me about working smarter and not harder :))

Hope everyone has good weather and safely gets their weekends underway...

No pics tonight, I'm sure I'll have plenty to post starting tomorrow evening.

Have a good night...
MSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA

http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
    At least you know what the issue is now. Speedy recovery. Always enjoy your posts and even admire the occasional crappy pic :))
    LBGE, Marietta, GA
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    Get well soon. Try one of those Vicodin with a LARGE glass of something nice. You won't feel too much better - you just won't give a ****. Seriously, I hope all is well very soon.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Take it easy and rest your shoulder. Hopefully it doesn't involve your neck. Spine stuff sucks and is never ending.
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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Ouch. You may need to find someone to raise the dome so you don't injured it further. Take care and heal soon.
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    Eggcelsior said:

    Take it easy and rest your shoulder. Hopefully it doesn't involve your neck. Spine stuff sucks and is never ending.

    Thanks... Based on the X-rays they said it doesn't look like anything is pinching, more likely that the muscle is in spasm and crunched the nerve. Their hoping that the steroid helps to reduce the inflammation and I should be back to normal aches and pains in about a week
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Hope all gets better quickly @hapster. Pain is no fun especially when coupled with no sleep. I had a round with my rotator about a yr ago so I know about the no sleep. Take it easy and don't mix too many of the pills with the Tito's or your cooks will end up looking like mickey's wings. >:)

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,881
    Hope you feel better, hap. If you're taking the prednisone for a while you may want to be taking some Prilosec or Nexium with it. Steroids will do a number on your stomach.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    caliking said:

    Hope you feel better, hap. If you're taking the prednisone for a while you may want to be taking some Prilosec or Nexium with it. Steroids will do a number on your stomach.

    Thanks... Already a long time taker of a Prevacid prescription. Kinda going to play this one slow and cautious with the meds, foods, and cocktails.
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    @‌hapster
    I wish you a speedy recovery my friend. Being ill or in pain is awful to say the least. You know it's got me thinking. You being in pain might be the reason your pictures look so bad!
    :D I wish you the best brother.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    caliking said:
    Hope you feel better, hap. If you're taking the prednisone for a while you may want to be taking some Prilosec or Nexium with it. Steroids will do a number on your stomach.
    SWMBO give this +100
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    Bump....... Just because my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,758
    Take it easy and I hope you get some relief from the meds..Have a great 4th and a great weekend..
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • otter
    otter Posts: 347
    Hope you feel better.
    I know it's not any fun.
    I have similar stuff going on except it's my lower back.
    Have vacation next week, hope a little R&R will help.
    Bringing the small egg to the camp ground for it's first road trip.
    Have a good one.

    Pure Michigan
    Grand Rapids, Michigan  LBGE, SBGE
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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
    Pain and pills are never a good recipe! We all need you better so we can see what's for dinner! Take care and feel better soon!
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • SmokeytheEGG
    SmokeytheEGG Posts: 149
    Hope you have a speedy recovery.  I agree.  Cocktails + pain pills = you won't see the fireworks. LOL!
    Blue Ridge, GA
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Speedy recovery to you, Sir. Take it easy when mixing those pills with alcohol. Very easy to overdo it.

    Rowlett, Texas

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  • GeorgeS
    GeorgeS Posts: 955
    Hope you feel some relief soon Hapster! Should, neck and rib injuries really suck!
    Bristow Virginia XL&Mini One of the best feelings in life is watching other people enjoy the food I cooked!
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    Take care. Just spent 10 days on Vicodin and Flexerel (?). Hope you are better real soon buddy. Was expecting a cook like my "wings", real sorry it was you.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Is it your right shoulder?
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
    henapple said:
    Is it your right shoulder?
    No why? It's my left shoulder and arm...


    Thanks everyone... finished work and home, happy to be able to take a vic, my arm is throbbing.
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • bigdaddydivo
    bigdaddydivo Posts: 68

    I hope you can get some rest. Have you pondered chiropractic and or a licensed massage therapist? I have had back problems from injuries and such since the late eighties and it worked for me.

    Good luck feel better!!

    LBGE, Weber One touch 26.75, an old gasser, firepit and more gadgets than ten people need

    Livonia N.Y. (the vampire state)

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    henapple said:
    Is it your right shoulder?
    What - you inferring this was the result of some repetitive adult activity ;)


    @Hapster - that happened to me earlier this year.  I was thinking I would need some surgery.  Eventually and slowly I got better.  Hope you do too.

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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503

    bigdaddydivo said:

    I hope you can get some rest. Have you pondered chiropractic and or a licensed massage therapist? I have had back problems from injuries and such since the late eighties and it worked for me.

    Good luck feel better!!

    Had a massage on Sat and it really didn't help. Felt great, but not enough...


    Thanks @nolaegghead
    MSV Chill Spot
    Chester County, PA

    http://egginwithedward.blogspot.com/

    http://edwardhardingphotography.zenfolio.com/
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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,839
    I hope it all works out ok.   It's hell getting old......

    t
    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    If it is truly muscular, find a Physical Therapist that is trained in Dry Needling. It did wonders for me and a lot of friends with muscular issues such as spasms and trigger points.

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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  • boochsr71
    boochsr71 Posts: 267

    Hope you feel better....


    Booch- from Medina, Ohio

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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @nolaegghead said "this was the result of repetitive adult activity that happened to me earlier this year. Oops! Wrong thread; should be the one about English language. ;)

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    "Single handedly" you quoted me out of context!  That's something I always deserve. ;)
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    nolaegghead said:
    "Single handedly" you quoted me out of context!  That's something I always deserve. ;)
    HaHaHa.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    You two are whacked. You keep flogging this topic, jerking each other around. I find it hilarious, so I will continue to stand erect. If necessary, I'll put a sock on it. Wait, did I say that right.
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