Al
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RIchmondville, New York US
Join Date: 2007
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Marjorie R. Wilcox is on a distinguished road
Default no pain
Hi AL. Once again I hope you will post this for comments for me. I haven't quite figured out how.. yet.
Rick was diagnosed with familial ALS and is recovering from the leg injury, as you might remember. My question is, does anyone know why he doesn't have pain?
Less than two weeks ago the bone surgeon took off the apparatus on his leg, and placed a soft cast. Just one week later Rick was told to walk, and walked without pain. He nearly ran out of the clinic (with his walker). I expected much pain and much physical therapy but there is none of either. It has been 8 months hopping on one foot awaiting the bone to grow... and he takes off like that without pain. He is supposed to wear a brace now, with a hinge at the knee, and around the house he isn't wearing it. This motor neuron disease is causing him not to have pain. The surgeon only commented "pain is good."
Rick was sent home on a narcotic for pain, many times after six surgeries. He has never taken any. He is repeatedly asked how his pain is today, at which he replies, "none."
I am overjoyed I don't have to see him suffer, but what does this all mean? Thanks. Marjorie
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Join Date: 2007
Posts: 45
Marjorie R. Wilcox is on a distinguished road
Default no pain
Hi AL. Once again I hope you will post this for comments for me. I haven't quite figured out how.. yet.
Rick was diagnosed with familial ALS and is recovering from the leg injury, as you might remember. My question is, does anyone know why he doesn't have pain?
Less than two weeks ago the bone surgeon took off the apparatus on his leg, and placed a soft cast. Just one week later Rick was told to walk, and walked without pain. He nearly ran out of the clinic (with his walker). I expected much pain and much physical therapy but there is none of either. It has been 8 months hopping on one foot awaiting the bone to grow... and he takes off like that without pain. He is supposed to wear a brace now, with a hinge at the knee, and around the house he isn't wearing it. This motor neuron disease is causing him not to have pain. The surgeon only commented "pain is good."
Rick was sent home on a narcotic for pain, many times after six surgeries. He has never taken any. He is repeatedly asked how his pain is today, at which he replies, "none."
I am overjoyed I don't have to see him suffer, but what does this all mean? Thanks. Marjorie
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