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[kimwim8]

OK, first of all, let me say that you guys ROCK! I care so much about you all, and it's so nice to be cared about too.

The appointment went well. I'm really sore now from the Dr. moving my hip in all sorts of directions...but yes, it's bursitis. He said my IT band is really, really tight and that causes the bursitis. He said he recommended physical therapy 3 times a week for 4 weeks and then to see him again. If I'm not feeling much better by then, then he'll try the cortisone shot. He also suggested alleve or motrin as an anti-inflammitory, since they might be easier on my stomach. He also told me to ice as much as possible during the day (20 mins on/1 hr off) and to do some stretches he showed me (some were the same as Amy's ).

I have my first PT appointment tomorrow morning. I really want to start feeling better before my trip. I'm glad it's not anything more serious and it sounds like as long as I follow the plan, and do MUCH more/better stretching before and after runs...that I won't be sidelined forever.

Again, thanks so much you guys. You lift me up and keep me going when I need it most - like the good friends you are.

Have a great weekend.

 

[toystoryduo]

Kim,

I'm glad that your doctor's appointment went well yesterday. I'm sorry to hear about the bursitis, but it sounds like your doctor has a great plan in place to help you feel better. Once you have some PT and do some stretching, I bet you will feel a lot better!

Try and take it easy and have a great weekend!

~Tracy

P.S. Sending you a quick PM....

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Kim
glad the dr's appointment went well, hopefully now you know what the problem is you can start to get yourself on the mend!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Kim,

You are sounding so much more positive. I am sorry that you are dealing with bursitis, but at least you have a diagnosis treatment plan. Before you know it, you'll be out there running in the snow.

Take care,
Beth

 

[kimwim8]

Thanks ladies.

PT was quite an experience! I've never gone through PT before. They stretched me out, iced me, and hooked me up to an ultrasound machine and a pulsating electrode machine. I was really sore when I left, but they confirmed the bursitis and gave me even more home stretches to do.

It was a busy day today. After PT, I continued to paint DS's room, then went to a baby shower. When I got home around 8:30 tonight, I put the final coat on DS's last wall and untaped the room. It's looking really good! I'm going to work on some organizational things in his room tomorrow and possibly start hanging some pictures. I can't wait to show you all what we've done (yup, I'm pretty proud ).

Take care, and enjoy your Sunday!

 

[Caitsmama]

Kim, glad that the dr.has pointed you in a direction to help! PT should help alot - it did for me when i use to go for my knees.
Have fun decorating your ds's room, I love that kinda stuff too.. i can't wait to see some pics!!
Have a great day!

 

[kmp1191]

Glad the dr. found the problem and the PT is going to fix it...just make sure you follow their directions....don't want ya screwing it up worse!!! (teasing!!)

I remember when you did Em's room....it was gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see what kind of flair you're putting in Big Man's room!! My son still wants his room painted black....

Have fun...and try to get some rest today...you are starting to sound like the energizer bunny!!

marie-re

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Kim
do you want to pop over & decorate my house
Cant wait for you to show us what you've done
Glad PT went well.

 

[ScoJo15]

hi Kim...

I'm glad they have a good idea of what it is...and a plan to help you overcome the pain. Nice to see you so positive about everything too, I'm sure that will help speed up the healing

Hope you have a good week

 

[corinnak]

Kim - It sounds like you are on the road to recovery. It sounds like it will be very fixable. Kat and I are still expecting to see you in '09.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kim,

How's your hip feeling after the PT? Hopefully, it's starting to feel much better.

Can't wait to see pictures of your DS's room.... I need to re-do my girls' room, but there won't be any money in the budget for that until next year.

Hope you have a great week!

 

[DisTeacher07]

Hey Kim,
Just checking in. Glad to see that you're on the road to recovery. Keep doing what those physical therapists tell you to and you'll get better soon.

 

[postesf]

Hi KIM!!!!

So sorry to hear about the bursitis, but sounds like you guys have a plan!!! At least now you know and you move forward.

I would love to see pics of your DS's room! I love stuff like that!!!

Take care!
Stacie

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Kim!!!

So glad you got a diagnosis. Bursitis is not fun but you can definitely manage it once you get through this acute phase. I have been dealing with it in both hips for several years and while it still shows up from time to time it definitely got much better with active stretching and icing. I find that inactivity (sitting for long periods of time) makes things much worse for me...but running can really flare it up if you aren't careful. The PT should help for sure, it sounds like you are doing everything right!!! When I asked you all that stuff about the pains in the hip and how it felt I had a feeling this might be the diagnosis...but I still find it interesting how often it affects women. I really think there is an underlying cause (this is just my thinking lol)...maybe having to do with having given birth? hormones? I don't know...I think the bursitis is a result of something else because I see it so often in clients, friends, etc.

I really have confidence that you will overcome this in a few short months and be back to working out and feeling good in no time!!! Hang in there and stay positive!!!! That WDW trip is SOOOO close!!!!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Kim,

I hope you are feeling better. Hopefully the pt is helping. Will we get to see pics of the kids Halloween costumes?

Feel better,
Beth

 

[kimwim8]

Well, Beth...I'm glad you asked.

Here's Spidey

Here's the Monster Bride

And here's my two and my sister's three. We were quite the crew walking down the street.

 

[kimwim8]

And as for me....

PT again today. I actually wasn't as sore afterwards, so that's good. They're working my core pretty hard, along with some intense stretches and muscle stimulation.

I had a different physical therapist today, and she wanted to try to figure out why the pain is only on the one side. She narrowed it down to the fact that I run the same "route" most of the time. And when I do, I run against the traffic on the shoulder of the road. So my left side (the side I'm now having issues with) is always on the edge of the road where it most likely slopes down. So, what she's saying is - I must lean to the side slightly when I run. Her suggestion - mixing up the direction I run, the location I run, etc. Basically - mix it up. So that, along with MUCH better stretching, should help me a lot.

Just a few things to hang on DS's walls and then I'll be taking pics.

6 more days til my trip!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Kim,

Your kids are adorable, and DD is really scary too. Love the fact that uour little guy is ready to do some webslinging in the pics.

I'm glad to hear that PT is going well, and you are trying to figure out the root of the issue. Mixing it up can keep it from getting boring.

Just think this time next week, you will be riding TOT or Splash, Have I mentioned I jealous?

Take care,
Beth

 

[postesf]

Hey Kim! The kids look so cute!!! Glad to hear PT is going well!!! Things are looking up! Can't wait to see DS's room! Ahhhh, Less than a week before you leave! I bet you can't stand it! I am soooo jealous!

Stacie

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Kim
love the pics
I have a halloween pic of my DD on my journal too
Your DD looks far from a 'monster' should be 'cute' bride!!
glad the PT went well & thats great they have worked out what caused it!! & you get a change of scenery when you start running again