mjd
Veteran
Doing okay. I intended to write my update yesterday but was too tired. The physical therapist seems nice. She had to go through all my medications (literally looking at each bottle). I've had physical therapy at home in the past and that wasn't a requirement so I don't know.
She was here about two hours. I was sitting at my dining table with her but I had to move because I was in so much pain. I moved to the couch and eventually to my recliner. She did a physical exam and we talked a bit about what exercises I do on my own. She said they were not considered "light exercises" which would explain why my old hip injury flared up. She is coming back on Friday to finish the physical exam (I was near tears so she didn't do any of the reflex or strength testing). I'll know more about the exercise plan then.
She sent a message to my doctor's office because I am taking medication that is not listed on my doctor's list and I'm not taking some of the medications that are on their list. My doctor send me a message about tweaking my meds because of contraindications. I trust her judgment. My only concern is that I can't sleep without medications and I only sleep 4-5 WITH the medications. I'm going to wait for her recommended changes before I freak out about this. [I'm proud of myself for this. Normally, I'd go into panic mode and run through the streets like my hair is on fire. LOL. But, no, I'll deal with it when it arrives and go from there.].
P.S. MypinchofItaly, thanks for crossing everything for me. It worked! The physical therapist is a nice and thorough person.
P.S. Windigo, thanks for your encouragement.
She was here about two hours. I was sitting at my dining table with her but I had to move because I was in so much pain. I moved to the couch and eventually to my recliner. She did a physical exam and we talked a bit about what exercises I do on my own. She said they were not considered "light exercises" which would explain why my old hip injury flared up. She is coming back on Friday to finish the physical exam (I was near tears so she didn't do any of the reflex or strength testing). I'll know more about the exercise plan then.
She sent a message to my doctor's office because I am taking medication that is not listed on my doctor's list and I'm not taking some of the medications that are on their list. My doctor send me a message about tweaking my meds because of contraindications. I trust her judgment. My only concern is that I can't sleep without medications and I only sleep 4-5 WITH the medications. I'm going to wait for her recommended changes before I freak out about this. [I'm proud of myself for this. Normally, I'd go into panic mode and run through the streets like my hair is on fire. LOL. But, no, I'll deal with it when it arrives and go from there.].
P.S. MypinchofItaly, thanks for crossing everything for me. It worked! The physical therapist is a nice and thorough person.
P.S. Windigo, thanks for your encouragement.