I sympathize, Melva. I hurt my back and shoulder again and haven't been able to get a ride to the doctor's office. I can't get to this doctor on the local bus routes. (Don't get me started on the local buses, they are so unreliable that drivers head off to bars and leave you stranded because "no one is ever at" certain stops like the library. Luckily the police are friendly and will drive you home if you are stranded.) I didn't realize that basic utilities such as water, electricity, phones and basic services such as bus transportation don't necessarily work in all parts of America. Silly Me.
I still can only sit at the computer for short spells then have to stretch and use some of my various orthopedic physical therapy devices. I am wired up with a mens (no, not that kind of mens, I wish) it is like a tens - a gizmo that sends electric shocks that relieve pain and muscle spasms. I also have trouble focusing my eyes at a computer screen for extended periods of times due to the concussion.
The bf (or whatever he is these days) couldn't take me to the dentist this week so I have to wait in pain a while longer to see the doctor and get to the dentist. (One of the laminates on my from tooth came off and two crowns are loose. Luckily the laminate didn't break. All are dental work required on damaged teeth from the accident). I cancelled my plans for Christmas dinner with relatives because I look like a hillbilly with a missing front tooth and can't chew hard food because of the crowns. Besides, I am not very good company when I am in pain. Seeing everyone open their expensive gifts and talk about their winter vacation plans is just to depressing for me right now. I plan to stay home and try to forget it is Christmas.
It is hard enough being injured. It is impossible when you are injured and unable to get the medical care you need to recover. I found that out the hard way. I am enduring it again because I am at risk of losing the recovery I have made because of difficulties getting transportation to the doctor's offices. To make things worse, I keep outliving my doctors and have to start with new ones. They always want to change things. I am open to advice, but refuse to revisit a medicine treatment that hasn't worked for me in the past. I also insist on reading medical research online about any new treatment and ask for sources of independent medical reviews. My general doctor and neurologist encourage me and send me links to information. That makes me a "difficult" patient to some doctors. Too bad. I worked for a pharmaceutical company for 10 years before I had an accident, I understand more than most "the game" some doctors play and refuse to risk my health on unproved drugs so that they can qualify for an "educational seminar" in the Caribbean.
I am off to my rose list to pick at least one group of 4 roses, but will be back for more as soon as I can figure out where to put them. If I find out a way to move this spring when my lease is up, watch out! Any new place will have more garden space.
I am going to cheer myself up by buying myself a few roses for Christmas. I am hopeful that we will both be feeling better by fall. I am glad that I can help you a little bit at the same time!
