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Update on Dennis

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  1. Backwoods Savage

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    As many know I've been doing some battle with my back. I finally gave in to going to the MI spine center because my back was not getting better after the fall back in 2012 and again in December 2013. Of course to add to that I fell a few times on that danged ice we had most of the winter.

    To go with their program it was necessary to have two tests. I was told the first one could give me up to 8-10 hours (or something like that) of relief but then the pain would return. A week later a second series of shots would give me maybe 1-2 hours of relief. I guess it is something the State requires for this treatment.

    What happened is that they put me on a table face down. They asked if I wanted to be sedated but I did not choose that option. There were 4 needles inserted on the right side of the spine and I do not remember how many times they shot stuff into each needle but do know the first was lidocaine to numb things. I was warned before they stuck needles in but that was nothing as it was more like when they draw blood from you and it was barely felt.

    About the 4th time they was giving me stuff it began to hurt, a lot. But I stood it and soon he said now the needles will go into the left side. I told him that should be good because it was the right side that was hurting worse at the time. Wrong! I was almost off the table a couple times but got through it. They told me to go home and do anything that I knew would cause my back to hurt bad. Well, that was easy as almost everything did. I had total relief for about 5-6 hours.

    A week later the second round was taken and he asked if I'd stay in Lansing because he feared by the time I got home the medicine would wear off before I could be active. So we went to a large store and walked around shopping. No problem. So we headed home (about an hour's drive) and I got active again. I think it was about 4 hours before the pain returned.

    The doctor was pumped and certain this would really fix me up. To say I was pumped up would be an understatement as I've had terrible back pain for almost 30 years now. So again I was on the table and this time in addition to the medicine they also froze some nerves. I went home and what a disappointment. No relief at all. The following week was a repeat with no relief.

    Another week went by and I returned for a try at my neck. This was test 1 and it did nothing. The second week we discussed this and decided to try some steroids in the neck. It worked! I now have full and free movement of my neck. I can even look up again! Yes, I get some aching from time to time and once in a great while I'll get like a shock but it is very liveable.

    Three weeks later I returned and the doctor wanted to try some steroid in the back and I agreed. Sadly, it did nothing. I was then told to expect to be this way until I go to meet the Lord first hand. Sad, but we'll make it.


    On being off the forum. Most know why I got off for a while and I still feel the same way. Basically I have always felt that when I felt that I could no longer be of any assistance to others, it would be time to leave. When I was unnecessarily slammed by someone on this forum, I felt that time had come so got off. Yes, many have asked me to return and I thank them and have decided to give it another go. It's good to be back.
     
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  2. Gasifier

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    It is good great to have you back Dennis. I was worried about you and wondered what was going on. I hope you can somehow get some relief with your back. Hang in there man. And you can always be of assistance on this forum. Please stay with us and continue to participate here. Whether you are actively involved with burning/processing wood or not. You have many, many years of valuable experience burning and processing wood and a great, helpful, on-line personality to go with it. You are very much appreciated here.
     
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  3. Backwoods Savage

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    Thanks Gasifier. Now it is time for me to try getting outdoors. Hope to be back on tomorrow.
     
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    Dennis, I can't ever see a day when you're experience wouldn't be helpful to someone (or many someone's) here on the forum. We're proud to have you on-board. :campfire:
     
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    I didn't know anything about your back and any slamm'in, but I do know that I missed you. Welcome back and hang in there bro!
     
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  6. Grizzly Adam

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    Great to have you back, sorry to hear someone was a jerk to you. Even sorrier to hear the back treatment was a flop.
     
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    I am glad you are back Dennis. It is too bad that your relief from pain can't be complete. You have shared your journey with us over the years and so have other members of their own challenges. We are one big on-line family here. Your posts are valuable and very insightful. This site being new, may not have a large amount of new members to wood burning, but we all share a mutual enjoyment of the experience of being outside and gathering as well as the burning of wood.

    I may not post that much, as there are numerous members that can better answer questions here, but I try to add a little something to help make this a great place to hang out. I believe that the members here show great mutual respect towards one another. It may not be perfect, but the mods try and keep order, and not let things get twisted up. See you around.
     
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    Sounds like the process I went through for a medial branch block. Your state might require a process, but what you describe is exactly what I was having done.

    Back pain sucks!
     
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    Good to have you back. Even just talking about your back pain could help someone. Anytime you post it could help someone even if it just makes someone laugh or gives them an idea how to do something that you do a certain way because of your pain.
     
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    I didn't know anything about any slamm'in.
    I was wondering why you were not on this forum.
    Glad to see ya back
    Your knowledge and experience will always be helpful here.
    Hang in there Dennis :)
     
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    Didnt know about the slam but good to have you back.
     
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    From a grumpy ole man in Alaska.
    "Welcome back "

    Well you ain't dead yet !
    Spring time, get out there , you got work to do :) :) :) LOL
     
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    I for one am thrilled to see you back! I am really hoping and praying the shots continue to provide you relief!
     
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  15. My IS heats my home

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    Dennis, I knew you'd be back. You can't take the wood out of the man, your a living legend amongst the small crowd of FHC and H.C folks.
    Glad your back. looks like you have plenty of reading and responding to do. :)
     
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    Hey Dennis this place isn't the same without you buddy! Stick around and we'll be a pain in the azz which might distract you from the back pain.. I for one always value your opinion and your experience and knowledge are 2nd to none..

    Ray
     
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    Firewood Hoarders Club… Good folks… We even got a Backwoods Savage… :D
     
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    Finally dry enough that me and Emma could go out to the 'Backwoods' :hair::yes:

    Not sure whats she's horking up here though? :whistle:

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    Looks like a good hairball cough! LOFL. My wife has picked several ticks off the dogs already. I think woodlands was right about what they were saying. A bad year to come for the ticks. o_O:(
     
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    I am very happy to see you on here Sav. There's not a one of us on here that are perfect and I myself have had my feathers ruffled a time or two......that's the way family is. I hope you can even find it in you to forgive the offender. By the way did I mention how good it is to have you back hangin round the nut house. I'll be praying for some good days for you buddy.
     
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