I've missed y'all! How is everyone??

[Morihalda]

I apologize for not being on the forums (or doing art) so much lately! Between "2020," a new house, and my arm problems, I lost a lot of drive. Kinda hard to keep up the discipline of practicing and/or enjoying art when you physically can't do it....

 

We finally saved up enough to get my right arm looked at in late September. I've only mentioned it a few times, but I've had problems in both hands for several years. I already couldn't do too much each day, but back in March my right elbow began to be in severe daily pain too. I couldn't do anything at all for seven months.

 

My doctor listened (!), called for a test that we were able to do right away, and confirmed that I had pinched nerves in both arms. He said it likely happened when I was a kid and that's why I've had all those other misdiagnosed issues for so many years! Within 10 days, he performed the surgery on both elbows.

 

I couldn't do anything for another month except pout on the couch LOL but I am finally cleared for all activities again! My hand strength is half of what it should be and it will take some time, but I have a list of exercises to fix that. He also set me up with another doctor who will look at my back problems in a couple weeks. Maybe I'll be able to start running around again too! I miss nature!

 

I promised the doctor I would take it slow. But! I'm so excited to be back here with everyone for art and friend time!

 

So how are you all holding up?? I've missed well over 400 pages in the Randomness thread!

[Reaper_Jon]

Welcome back! I'm glad things are starting to look up. 
There is a ton of stuff to catch up on everywhere, also look forward to seeing what you work on.

My girlfriend has these problems that doctors can't seem to solve or figure out exactly, so i understand where you're coming from with the miss-diagnosis thing. It boggles me sometimes when she comes back from the doctor and I'm like is there anything new, or another idea? 

[Morihalda]

Yes! It's so frustrating. I'm sorry y'all are going through similar struggles. We tried to get my back looked at in 2017, but after clearing out our savings with 3 different doctors and getting 4 different answers (??), we gave up.

[Reaper_Jon]

On a lighter note, you will be pleased to know that Zbrush summit is this weekend! and the SCULPT-OFF theme is steam punk! and this year its open to eveyone!  which is insane. im pretty much gonna be watching that all weekend! 

[ManvsMini]

Glad to see you back, and happy that you've made progress healthwise. I know the frustration. Maybe I should move to Texas and have your doctor look at my hands. And possibly my low back, depending on how your next phase goes (keeping fingers crossed for you).

 

Take it easy and listen to the doctor! And dare I suggest, you could strengthen your hands by opening some discount Halloween candy if you have/can find any...

[Chris Palmer]

Welcome back!

 

Glad your 2020 is ending on a positive note health-wise!    A good doctor is a real treasure; so glad you have found one. 

[Kangaroorex]

Glad you're back and getting better!  So good to hear something positive.  I hope you get most of your strength back in the arm and that your other issues fade now that they have an actual working solution.  

 

I have never had the problems of a mis-diagnosis but I have spent a lot of time in limbo with something they cant pin down (especially fun when the choices are benign abnormality and deadly).  Wish you the best of luck in your recovery!

[Glitterwolf]

Good to see you're back and that you finally got a good diagnosis.

Hope you will be alright!

[malefactus]

WELCOME HOME! You have been missed!

[Chaoswolf]

Very nice to see you again! I'm glad to hear that you've found a doctor that listens to you. Here's hoping that the healing process is smooth and fast.

[Pegazus]

*waves*

[Froggy the Great]

MEMENTO MORIHALDA

[Evilhalfling]

I'm glad you're back! 

you should pay lots of attention to the exercises.  In my exp.  building muscle strength using targeted physical therapy is the most important part of recovery. 

 

I had a weak ankle from a childhood injury, and would reinjure every few years.  It took a few months of very regular strengthing exercises as an adult, and it has rarely bothered me since. 

 

The Fam and are doing fine - except for mini-spawn we have become virtual hermits.  so Halloween was rough.  the coming holidays don't look any better.  but this too shall pass. 

Edited November 6, 2020 by Evilhalfling

[WhiteWulfe]

Welcome back! 

[Kuroneko]

Glad your feeling better! Welcome back!