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162 - Let's Recap.
🕑 Added 2021-03-08 12:00:04 +0000 UTCSo, here is the thing, I finally have some news.
First let me tell you that I don't feel better at all. But I did sort of learn to adapt to my current condition a bit. For example while I am typing this I have a timer near me that makes a sound every 15 minutes. When that happens I take a short break to stretch my muscles or just do some chores around the house for 10 minutes or so. Taking these frequent breaks allows me to use the PC without having to suffer through headaches. And of course I only use my PC like for an hour a day, tops during morning hours only when I usually feel my best.
During this past several weeks I went to all kinds of doctors and "enjoyed" all sorts of examinations. ENT doctor decided to do some cleaning procedures with my glands just in case. That wasn't fun.
Gastroenterologist graced me with blood tests, ultrasounds and a Gastroscopy (which if you don't know what that is I am happy for you, I truly am).
There were a few other doctors too. Naturally all sorts of minor problems have been discovered but nothing too major.
Eventually though I did a neck area MRI and the results have shown all sorts of "fun" things that weren't there two years ago: multiple disk protrusions and extrusions and such. (This is basically a final stage before you get a hernia.) It is safe to assume that that is exactly what is causing the pains in my head and neck and makes my life so very miserable these days.
Now I will be seeing a few more doctors, taking more pills and maybe even some injections again. Bust the most important part will, most likely, be physical rehabilitation in a form of all sorts of exercises.
Now to main question: how the heck it came to this? I'm not 100% sure myself to be honest. But if I were to guess the main reason was probably the stress. It was a crappy year for everyone, me included. I actually lost my grandfather. I never mentioned it, but it hit me super hard since the man was basically like a father to me and he passed in a very messy way in a different city and I wasn't even been able to attend his funeral. It was just one of many many things... I don't want to whine too much since we all went through some stuff during last year.
And reason number two for me was probably the closure of all the gyms during the pandemic in my city. So for about 6 months I've been sitting at home, working on my pc and playing video games without any exercise. Well I did try doing like some yoga and some exercise videos, but I don't think it was nearly enough, considering how much time I've been spending hunched over my desk.
Around new years holidays I started to feel back and neck pains, so I decided to start attending gym again, but I am guessing it was too little too late. These problems build up over prolonged periods of time, and you can't solve them with a few weeks of regular workouts.
Well that's my guess anyway. My poor stress management skills and the lack of exercise. Oh and I always had minor neck problems, so I guess it makes sense for the weakest spot to give way first. Oops, another 15 minutes just flew by. I will be back in 10 minutes...
I'm back! Wow, this is becoming a rather long post. Everyone loves to talk about their own problems I guess. But I think I better wrap things up here. I just wanted to give you an update on the current state of things.
But you know what is the worst part for me personally? I can't enjoy video games anymore. Like at all. I don't know why, but 10 minutes of any game and I start to feel a headache approaching. I tried changing positions, holding the controller differently, it's no use. I think video games demand too much attention, neck muscles stiffen and pain comes. Thankfully I can still watch videos on youtube if I don't forget to look away from the screen now and then. So these days I entertain myself by watching Let's Plays. It does work as a substitute to actually playing a game to some extent... Sigh... This is pathetic. Hopefully it will only be getting better from here on out...
Sorry for dumping all this on you. And thank you for reading. Time to wrap things up for real, I already spent too much time in front of the screen.
Love you all. Thank you for sticking with me through this. Maybe when all this will be over I will record a video talking about all this in length or something. In any case, I'll see you all next week ^^
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В декабре перенёс операцию по удалению межпозвоночного диска в шейном отделе. Приятного мало, до сих пор восстанавливаюсь. Здоровья тебе, Ака.
Zeromus
Take extra good care!
Nepurin
Sorry to hear all about all the bad stuff that happened, but remember. We are always here for you. You may not think so but we regularly read your blog posts and we really wish you all the best. Take care
Fattycakes
Sorry to hear about all the crap you've been going through. Best of luck moving forward, and hopefully you can soon get to a point where all of this seems likes a bad memory.
simon22
Sorry to hear that man I am sorry about the loss of your grandfather as well you should rest as the doctors are going to find a way to treat it and rest after recovering from surgery.
Nairolf
I assume it won't help for drawing but for anything else on the PC, maybe a standing desk could be helpful.
Danivus
Well, at least you know what it is now eh? That's gotta be better than mystery pain.
Sorry to hear that. Get well already, Aka! Try VR or Wii, these are the things, where you can play and move. Maybe this would help you a bit.
Joseph
I know the discomfort, dealing with the recovery of having my Wisdom Teeth pulled at 32. Pills, restricted foods, stress, losing focus on everything I enjoyed or need to get done, tired all the time, etc. May we both get better soon comrade, so we can get back to the finer things in life. Like pizza, waifus, and sexy games.
Venron
Thanks for letting us know. Sorry you are going through this, but at least you know what the problem is now.
Cronos1
May the day come quickly that you're no longer in pain and you can enjoy video games again.
Nikraria
I'm glad you have more info about what is happening with your health and I hope you find a good way to fix it as much as you can, I know you will, take the time you need, I think everyone are thinking the same.
St.Balderdash
All the best, sir! Hope you get better. ^_^
BJakin
I'm glad you pinpointed the problem. I know it can be annoying to go to several doctors and they all tell you they haven't found anything or that it's stress. But it seems that stress is a gateway condition to other problems these days. Well, I recommend Maximillion Dood for Let's Plays if you are into fighting games, or watch a few EVO Championships on youtube.
vladeemer
My wife had a herniated disk in her lower back from a car accident. Went to surgery which made it worse, had a bunch of injections that weakened her tendons and did little else. Cranial-sacral therapy helped a ton and got her working again after two years, so that's worth looking into if you can find a good practitioner. Also investing in a good mattress & pillow can help a ton if you haven't started that yet. Hang in there friend! These things are no fun, but you'll get through it.
DeadMan
This may sound bad, but you made me laugh. I have a herniated disk in my neck and really should go get a gastro and a prostrate exam. The nerve damage in my back is to long to list.
Get well soon Old man
GamerLegend09
I hope you feel better and my sincerest condolences for the loss of your Grandfather
VitAnyaNaked
By the way, I also wanted to warn you about games, because they, by and large, cause all health problems in us, it is better to stop playing them or minimize it.
Pierre Bodic
Wish you good fortune and a speedy recovery
Erik
Its great that the doctors have found out what is causing your pain. Now you can start treating the problem. Take care of yourself, don't worry too much about work and just focus on getting better.
trollmahn
Until then, keep your stick on the ice, we're pulling for you.
trollmahn
Complaining about not being able to properly say goodbye to a loved one is legit. Closure is vitally important. I do hope you find a way to achieve it.
Erik
Feel free to vent whenever you want to, we don't mind.
Trevor Bond
No whining detected here. I appreciate the heads up and I can say without a doubt that you need to focus on recovery first and foremost. I mean, you have now got an idea what is going wrong, and that means you should have some upcoming plan of action with the docs! That's good! Focus on that, enjoy a let's play or three hundred, or maybe get into some fun podcasts (no viewing needed, just listening). I'm sorry for your loss, that's especially brutal. For now, just keep in touch and let us know how you are, and don't sweat things. You need to take care of yourself. As the rule says, real life first!
I'd like to personally recommend you never getting to know gastroscopy followed by colonoscopy in the same week "just to get a full image"... 😉
Newman
Thanks for letting us know what's up. And sorry for your loss. I have a grandmother with respiratory problems, and I'm scared as fuck of losing her. Good luck with those exercises, it's great that you are committing to those breaks. Stress + PC work is a bitch.
Take your time recovering. We'll be here when you come back. You left enough educational material for the time being anyway. :D
Brutaljustice
It fine mate. You health and safety is more important than typing posts and working on stuff. Hope you feel better mate.
Dan K
Fawk that sounds like a bucket of crap was heaped upon you. Good luck with the recovery man!
Djsp8ey
Maybe hollow words from some guy over the ocean but I hope all goes well for you buddy, I’m wishing you all the best my dude and a speedy if not safe and healthy recovery. Take all the time you need because you’ve given so much with your beautiful artwork and games to the internet
Christian Hoepfner
Wow. My condolesces for your loss. I just hope you get better, dorsn't have to be next month or so but better at all. Take care!
Henrik
Nothing whiny about your update on your sitiation at all. I'm glad you found a technique to help you do a little bit of he things you enjoy. I hope you find a way of mourning - losing loved ones truly suck. Hoping for a better spring and more vaccine!
Lyk
When my arms were fucked I couldn't play anything intensive with a mouse anymore either so I mostly switched to slow games where you just click around a bit and games with a controller. I doubt you can do stuff with a controller from how it sounds, but maybe the other thing works. BattleBrothers was a real treasure for me back then, played hundreds of hours. Maybe point and click adventures work too. Just focus on getting better for now though, I can't feel your pain but I know how constant pain and basically being a cripple for a year or two feels, so don't make my mistakes and fix it before you're out of commission for more than just a few months. ^^
Rwede
Man, that's hard... I sincerely hop you'll get better over time, with or without the help of painkillers, doctors and such. I also hope this pandemic will be gone soon, so we can try to get back at a "normal" life, you included. Be safe, take care, best of luck, BroWaifu.
Im sorry for your loss, that sounds immensely difficult to deal being unable to grieve normally in addition to how hard it is to lose someone like that. I'm glad to hear you've been given some hope/clarification on your medical troubles and I hope you feel better soon!
Ace
Glad you are back and sorry about the studies, it's really a intrusive one
Надеюсь до грыжи настоящей не дойдет... А с осанкой все хорошо?
