shelliemacs Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Yeah, he has Arthritis and a slight narrowing of the spine which has cause all the problems. A nerve was compressed and thats what caused the pass out and pain and nausea. he said the dr. told him that he could no longer be a power lifter though so thats a bummer for him but hey thats life right. also they said if it gets to the point where the pain is too much, they would discuss surgery. I asked him "surgery to do what to your spine" he said (now my husband is brawn not brains) "i dont know for sure, I guess they will just take the spine out" I laughed till I snorted and told him he'd be a piece of spaghetti if they did that. so whew, let me say that again, WHEW! biopsy results are not back yet but he didn't seem worried about it. Also he said his liver was very very strong and he must never ever drink huh, my husband started laughing cause he is DEVOTED to Coors Light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Great news, Shelly! You needed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Fantastic news Shelly! Okay, maybe not that fantastic cuz your husband has arthritis but all things considered, those are great results. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Whoa, Shelly, you must be relieved!!! I thank the good Lord there is nothing more than that. Meanwhile,try to sleep well tonight and take care of yourself. With management, while this may be awkward adjusting to for your husband, it is do-able. Again, I am very happy for you this had a reasonable resolution. Post again in Good News, why not? XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Shelly, I am so relieved for you and hubby that it is arthritis. Who would of thought arthritis could cause you to pass out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Wow! That was close....what a relief!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Shelly, Hugs and a special Happy Dance for your news. I know!! since he can't drink his coors light, do him a favor and finish it off for him, I bet you need a drink about now!!! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 WOOHOO! WOOHOO! WOOHOO! You were so nervous, Shelly, that you were making ME nervous. I bet you have been happy dancin' all day. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Shelley, I never thought I'd be doing a "happy dance" upon learning that someone had arthritis! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Glad to hear your good news. Hope he can manage the pain well and start to feel like new again. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Great News! And I also have to admit that I laughed, too, about the potentially spineless man of yours! Love Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Very good news, happy celebration. What a relief. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Shelly, FINALLY! You get some good news! I'm so happy to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Praise God!! I just knew that everything would be o.k. This sounds like a situation that we can handle. Love and prayers, Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shelley, So glad to hear that your hubby is going to be okay and that this is not a life threatening thing. It is a pain to be sure, but it is doable. Some more life adjustments are coming your way. It is good that the sun is shining on you and him with this. Thank God for some favors. Take care dear girl. Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 shelly, thank God that your hubby is okay and has no big problem. Things could be fixed although. You are so funny~"Spagetti"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Shellie- A much-deserved patch of sunshine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Shelley, It hasn't been all that long since your hubby retired from the military, has it? Is there any chance that the spine problems originated while he was in the service? I have a friend who sat at a desk for most of his 26 year military career, and all of the damage (disc disorders, narrowing of the discs) are in those parts of the spine he used when he would pivot from one position to another to reach various files. It was all repetative motion brought about by typical military office space (think about sticking an old metal desk and file cabinets from the 1940s in a room the size of a porta potty. You can go one place when you stand up...and that is out the door. It ended up being considered service connected. Just a thought. Hope he is doing better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Shelly, Thats Great news... and that story...OMG!!! Hilarious Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Jane Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I remember reading the things you were afraid of that your husband might have, and wondered how much more you should have to take! I'm so glad that it is arthritis and not worse. Prayers were answered! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Shelly, sorry to change the thread but that yellow guy doing tae-bo is so dang cute. I love your shelliemacs!! Thanks! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Thank goodness. I needed some good news. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Shellie, I know I am really late on this post, but I don't get on as much as I'd like to now a days. I've been thinking about you, and praying for you ever day. I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear this news of Arthritis. I know it's strange to be happy for arthritis, but I know you understand what we mean. When you've been hit with so much you are ever more aware of what it "could" be. So happy it is something manageable. Give that man a squeeze, hold him tight and enjoy each other. Wonderful News! Thank God Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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