Who here is not in the "clique" like me? Part 2

[2xcited2slp]

 

[DonnaLeah]

I whipped us up a late night snack ----

Looks delicious!!! You make the best late night munchies!

 

[DznyFan]

I whipped us up a late night snack ----

(sorry, on higher prednisone again----my seemingly neverending appetite)

Man, that just blows the popcorn I just ate away! mmmmm...

 

[lyzziesmom]

DznyFan, thanks for the tip! My back pain is caused by arthritis at the base of the spine/pelvic area (basically right around the tailbone) that puts pressure on the nerves. It is painful if I do anything - standing, walking, sitting or lying down in the same position - for more than a few minutes. It's actually killing me right now but I'm not tired enough to try to go to sleep yet. If the ablation hasn't helped by the time my new insurance takes effect in Jan, I plan to see about getting what my brother calls a "rock star pass" - a.k.a. handicapped placard. I had not thought about a GAC at WDW though, it would really help! I do like most of the queue areas, but skipping them during long wait times would be nice too if possible.

 

[YourMajesty]

2xcited....have you tired these....

 

[lyzziesmom]

I have had the kissables... I bet they'd be good in cookies!

 

[2xcited2slp]

2xcited....have you tired these....

Nope---what are they?? Almost like little kiss-shaped m&m's??

Do you know the Popables?? Those little candy thingies that you "pop" in your mouth?? Well, when they first came out I was at Target with a friend and I said, "what are those popables"----but I pronounced them poe-paables. I seriously read it like this. I thought I would have to pick my friend off the floor from laughing. No offense to anyone, but I am such a blonde sometimes.

 

[DznyFan]

DznyFan, thanks for the tip! My back pain is caused by arthritis at the base of the spine/pelvic area (basically right around the tailbone) that puts pressure on the nerves. It is painful if I do anything - standing, walking, sitting or lying down in the same position - for more than a few minutes. It's actually killing me right now but I'm not tired enough to try to go to sleep yet. If the ablation hasn't helped by the time my new insurance takes effect in Jan, I plan to see about getting what my brother calls a "rock star pass" - a.k.a. handicapped placard. I had not thought about a GAC at WDW though, it would really help! I do like most of the queue areas, but skipping them during long wait times would be nice too if possible.

It's one of those things that was tough to to, because we didn't want to seem like we were taking advantage of the service. (not the word I wanted, but that's what came to mind). But he has complained about his back and legs during WDW trips for at least the past 7 years. His [old] doc never looked any farther into the problem than prescribing pain meds and saying it was Cyatica. It wasn't until about 2 years ago that we found out what the real problem was. It took some convincing to get him to try and get the pass, but it was a lifesaver for him last trip. And like I said, we didn't abuse the priviledge - we used fastpasses sometimes, and stood in short queues, but like one night at EMH standing in a 40 minute line for Peter Pan (which he hadn't ridden in years) they just sent us up front. What stinks is that you know there are dozens of folks thinking "there's nothing wrong with him" but just because a person is ambulatory doesn't mean they don't have a serious pain issue.

 

[YourMajesty]

Are you feeling courageous?

Hey I noticed a few post ago (lyzziesmom) you posted #7000 on our thread

Also, my DH ask me what was special about today's date....

11-18-1928 Steamboat Willie featuring Mickey Mouse was released.

 

[lyzziesmom]

DznyFan, I'm sure I've mentioned this before but I was also misdiagnosed with sciatica for several years. It seems like once one doc gives a diagnosis, they will all just stick with it without looking into it further. What stinks is that there is really no cure for mine, just ways to try to manage the pain. Of course, if they had caught it back when it started, it probably never would have gotten this bad. I know what you mean about 'visible' handicaps... I always feel like I don't need special treatment because there are so many people who are so much worse off than I am. I seriously considered getting a wheelchair last time at WDW, but I didn't feel like I really NEEDED it and convinced myself I was just lazy.

2x, kissables are more like m&m sized hershey kisses, with a thicker candy coating. Different than m&m's, sweeter. Yummy!!

 

[2xcited2slp]

It's one of those things that was tough to to, because we didn't want to seem like we were taking advantage of the service. (not the word I wanted, but that's what came to mind). But he has complained about his back and legs during WDW trips for at least the past 7 years. His [old] doc never looked any farther into the problem than prescribing pain meds and saying it was Cyatica. It wasn't until about 2 years ago that we found out what the real problem was. It took some convincing to get him to try and get the pass, but it was a lifesaver for him last trip. And like I said, we didn't abuse the priviledge - we used fastpasses sometimes, and stood in short queues, but like one night at EMH standing in a 40 minute line for Peter Pan (which he hadn't ridden in years) they just sent us up front. What stinks is that you know there are dozens of folks thinking "there's nothing wrong with him" but just because a person is ambulatory doesn't mean they don't have a serious pain issue.

I have a client whose husband plays pro hockey and they get the rock star treatment. I'd much rather see someone in not so obvious pain get priviledges than a person just because they are somewhat well known. JMO

 

[YourMajesty]

It's one of those things that was tough to to, because we didn't want to seem like we were taking advantage of the service. (not the word I wanted, but that's what came to mind). But he has complained about his back and legs during WDW trips for at least the past 7 years. His [old] doc never looked any farther into the problem than prescribing pain meds and saying it was Cyatica. It wasn't until about 2 years ago that we found out what the real problem was. It took some convincing to get him to try and get the pass, but it was a lifesaver for him last trip. And like I said, we didn't abuse the priviledge - we used fastpasses sometimes, and stood in short queues, but like one night at EMH standing in a 40 minute line for Peter Pan (which he hadn't ridden in years) they just sent us up front. What stinks is that you know there are dozens of folks thinking "there's nothing wrong with him" but just because a person is ambulatory doesn't mean they don't have a serious pain issue.

I totally agree here. I went 6 weeks after I ruptured a ligament in my ankle and then again after surgery. They surgery cuased my achilles to shorten and then I got some micro tears right before we left and had to wear my boot. So how do you get those passes? I'm glad your DH benefitted.

 

[2xcited2slp]

Are you feeling courageous?

ummmmm.......................NO.

Ask me when we get there.




Okay chickies-----this hoot needs some sleep.


Don't stay up too late.


Night.

dreamin' of

 

[DznyFan]

DznyFan, I'm sure I've mentioned this before but I was also misdiagnosed with sciatica for several years. It seems like once one doc gives a diagnosis, they will all just stick with it without looking into it further. What stinks is that there is really no cure for mine, just ways to try to manage the pain. Of course, if they had caught it back when it started, it probably never would have gotten this bad. I know what you mean about 'visible' handicaps... I always feel like I don't need special treatment because there are so many people who are so much worse off than I am. I seriously considered getting a wheelchair last time at WDW, but I didn't feel like I really NEEDED it and convinced myself I was just lazy.

2x, kissables are more like m&m sized hershey kisses, with a thicker candy coating. Different than m&m's, sweeter. Yummy!!

Thanks for correcting my spelling.... I'm usually pretty good but had to guess on that one! You sound exactly how we thought/felt about it, in terms of others being worse off. BUT chronic back/leg pain can be unbearable! And, yeah the docs seem to look for the easy out and leave it at that. With Jim's condition we had no idea how long this tumor has been there, but we think it's been many years. And yep, all that can be done is pain control. Problem with him is, the cortisone doesn't work, and he doesn't like to take the pain meds. he just suffers.


2X - doesn't it just stink that just because you're 'somebody' you get preferential treatment, meanwhile all the rest of us peasants just bust our behinds and claw and scratch our way uphill. I mean it's just a job - hockey player - right?

 

[YourMajesty]

ummmmm.......................NO.

Ask me when we get there.




Okay chickies-----this hoot needs some sleep.


Don't stay up too late.


Night.

dreamin' of

Well...since you brought it up I'm 10 minutes until pumpkin time.
Good night 2x and the gang!

 

[DonnaLeah]

Night girlfriends!!!

uhh..2x2s is making breakfast tomorrow, right?



Don't let the bed bugs bite.

 

[DznyFan]

I totally agree here. I went 6 weeks after I ruptured a ligament in my ankle and then again after surgery. They surgery cuased my achilles to shorten and then I got some micro tears right before we left and had to wear my boot. So how do you get those passes? I'm glad your DH benefitted.

if you have a legit medical condition (yours should have been), you get a letter from your physician explaining the condition, and how the symptoms affect you. In DH's case, his 'note' explained that he had a nerve sheath tumor in the spinal cord, and that standing for any extended period of time over about 15 minutes caused debilitating pain. You can take this to guest services at any park, and at their discretion they may (or may not) issue a GAP. In his case, they did. They said he was supposed to use fastpass as a first option, which we did, but a couple of occassions he had a fastpass, but went ahead and showed the CM the GAP instead. The CM those couple times sent him on up, instead of waiting for his FP time. (one was a LATE EMH nite at AK, and he and Erin were trying to get EE in one last time.) You get the GAP for your length of stay, not every time you go to a park. He put it off for a few days, thinking he was going to tough it out, but I finally talked him into going to guest services and trying to get the pass. He was really glad when he finally did.

 

[lyzziesmom]

DznyFan, I try not to rely too much on the pain meds but lately I have found myself taking them more than I'd like to. I don't take any at night though because they keep me awake (weird I know, they are supposed to make you sleepy!) however oftentimes, as now, the pain keeps me up as much as the meds do.

Sciatica is a tough one to spell, and to read too! I once overheard a girl in the Dr's office calling for PT for me, and she pronounced it sky-ay-sha. (long A in the middle) You'd think she would have heard it before, working in a Dr's office!!

 

[DznyFan]

Well...since you brought it up I'm 10 minutes until pumpkin time.
Good night 2x and the gang!

Well, POOP. my horses just turned back into mice.
Salem, here, kitty kitty! Where's my darn cat?

Nite, kids!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Does this make me the night's official

?