Here's the latest on me. Thanks, everyone, for checking in on me and for your concern and caring.
I've been to an ortho who thinks I have an inflammed TFL. (that's the muscle that the ITB turns into at the insertion point) All I need is a little ultrasound, some stretching and a 4 week stint on anti-inflammatories. Ah, not so much. I'm not better by any stretch of the imagination. Pt Guy is sending me back and recommending an MRI. My next appt is Dec 4th. It has been a huge challenge trying to figure out if hip and back are related or separate and just what is going on.
Meanwhile, I have been doing very little, only a few swims. I'm afraid to run for fear it could actually get worse. I read an occasional blog but it is a little depressing. I'm wondering if I could still run a mile or two? I put running shorts on the other day for my treatment and they actually felt strange. Oh, that made me sad.
Don't worry, I'm not really sitting around moping. Too much to do, too little time. We celebrated 6 years of the oldest boy and 4 of the youngest. Parties galore, the piece d' resistance was 31 kids at Pump It Up. What chaos and what fun. There was only a small amount of blood shed and luckily everyone signs a waiver. hee hee.
The kids are growing before my eyes so I am making a conscious effort to be with them and enjoy, not always rushing them here and there and drill sargenting them around. We've now made pretzels and cookies in the new Easy Bake oven! (yes, they are both boys and they love it). First conference was interesting, the oldest is doing really well but I never expected the word "womanizer" to be used. What a kid. :D
Work has been really busy and we are awaiting another reorg. I try not to even think about it anymore. Although VIV brought me crashing back to what life behind the counter was like. :D Thanks for that. I love my job so I'm hoping for the best. We are also keeping busy with college basketball, 4 year old soccer, swimming lessons, and a few symphony and musicals. And December brings a bit of travel and whole lot of shopping. I'll try not to stay away so long.
Thanks for checking in on me. I am currently solidly in the nonrunner status but hopeful we will find some answers soon. Send good vibes...
XOXO
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Thanks for the update! Hope you get better soon. Enjoy the holidays and time spent with your family. We'll be here when you can come back.
Take care!
Hope you're feeling better soon. I have been plagued with nagging piriformis/hamstring/sciatica??? who knows...since June! I feel your pain and hope they get to the bottom of your trouble soon!!
Good vibes coming your way.
I have complete confidence that the answer will be found soon! In the mean time, busy busy busy is a good thing!!
Glad to know you're still out there and alright. Hope it gets its self worked out soon.
Sorry to hear that you still don't have a clear diagnosis, but glad to hear everything else seems to be going so well!
It's good to hear from you, even if it's not all good news. I've missed you, Nancy.
Sounds like you might find something with the MRI, I know the ultrasound and PT is good, but if something else is messed up, then the MRI should find it. My boys loved the EasyBake when they were younger. I will keep sending good vibes your way.
Happy birthday to the kids!
Get better soon. Have a great Thanksgiving!
I'm sorry you're still unsure of what's wrong but I hope it gets figured out soon! It's good to hear your little ones are keeping you plenty busy. :)
Hi Nancy. Good to hear from you again. Have a good Thanksgiving.
I'm sorry to hear you are injured. I enjoyed hearing about your kids---we, too, celebrated 2 birthdays this month and my 6 year old got an Easy Bake. Boys, girls, adults---no matter, that thing is fun!
I wanted to invite you to get in on the Holiday Challenge on my blog. (I wish I had a neat graphic like you usually do!). It's non-running related. It's actually about not gaining weight this holiday season. Check it out.
Hey Nanc, cross my heart and stick me in an easy bake oven I was going to email you to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and to see how you were doing. You are thought of so often. To me, there is much more to Nanc then the runner is on the sidelines for a bit....I hope the MRI can bring some answers.
LOL at the boys at Pump It Up. Lil Buster knock some kids lights out there not too long ago. so, thank goodness for the waiver I need to include or any damage my sone may cause to your child.
Keep enjoying life with the family, you deserve nothing but happines.
Hey, I hope the reorg works well for you. I hated retail but oddly I miss it sometimes. Especially at christmas those old folks sure can bake in their little easy bake ovens ;-)
When I went to hospital thought I was rid of the custer service nightmares then I was introdcued to nurses like a slap in the face, hehehe!
Miss you more, and promise to keep in touch with you more often, Dahling muah!
Hopefully you're feeling better soon. Happy birthday to the little ones. Sounds like quite the party.
Nice to hear what's going on - good luck with your treatment and enjoy the holidays!
So good to hear from you. I was starting to get worried. I didn't post much during the "figuring it out" phase either. It was depressing to post "no news yet", and I think I was holding out for the "I'm all better" post, which never quite happened.
My main reason for taking the time off was fear of making it worse, but it got worse anyway. By the time I got to the sports chiropractor, I was barely walking. I'm not 100% yet, but I'm improving. He is also an ART practitioner, and extremely cute and charming. Hey, if a guy is going to twist you up like a pretzel, he might as well be cute and charming! If you still aren't making progress by the first of the year, you might want to try a chiropractor who specializes in sports.
Good luck & best wishes to you and your family!
**Good vibes**
Times one million.
Hugs... I miss you so.
Sending positive vibes to your hip! Get well soon - it's so frustrating not knowing what is wrong, and without that how are you supposed to treat the injury? I hope you find answers soon.
Hi Nanc
It kind of has to make you laugh (or cry) the way life has to throw you a curve ball or two. I guess when the time comes for you to run again you will be the first to know. In the meantime, there is a beautiful, interesting family and all kinds of other things to keep you busy.
Best of luck and have a great Thanksgiving.
Sending positive vibes to you too. Very happy to have some news and that you're doing somewhat good. I hope they will find exactly what you have so you can start a treatment/rehab whatever it taked to get you back on the road and not in pain.
We should start a non-running club, I'll join immediately....
my good vibes are included in the prayers this weekend. i hope all comes together soon, and be proud...your son is a WOMANIZER!!
Positive thoughts and well wishes headed your way! Take care.
Hang in there. I had to take a long break from running myself. Just barely sort of running again. It's good to figure out what is wrong and get it treated.
Hi Nancy
I missed you!!! I am glad to see you posting and i sure hope your pain is solved and goes away for good!!!
Keep us posted OK?
GOOD VIBES RIGHT BACK AT YA!!!!
NANCY!! I'm so happy to see you and thanks for the update!!
I'm sorry you're still having issues. Hopefully they'll figure something out. Geez.
I hope you get some answers soon. Take care and take it easy.
Thanks for the update!! Sorry this is taking so long to figure out! We sure miss you! XOXOX
So glad you updated...I MISS YOU! Hope things get better soon! I hear you on the kids growing up too soon!
Glad to hear from you, sorry to hear that you are still trying to figure out what's going on.
Good luck on the 4th.
Thanks Nancy, keep us posted!!
Hey Nancy - its been a while since I have been here ... so sorry to read that things are not going well. I hope it all gets figured out soon so you can get back on the road!
You know I have to ask - have you tried cycling? (winkwink)
Take care girl ... I'll pop around again in a while to check on any updates!!
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