cesces2 months ago

Is the "pinched nerve in L-4&5." related to the prostate cancer?

Scout4answers in reply to cesces2 months ago

I don't think so unless from bone loss

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NotAlwaysSunshine in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

An Mri confirmed that my husband had bone mets compromising his spinal cord. He just finished 10 days of radiation to lumbar and thoracic areas. The radiation has helped his pain to a level to where he can finally do some walking. Good luck to you! Love your little foster pup. We have fostered many dogs in the past!

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Scout4answers2 months ago

Ain’t she sweet?

Cuteness

Scout4answers in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

those eyes

Sweet Jackie

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Kaliber in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

awwwww he looks so comfy and happy.

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6357axbz2 months ago

Jack Russells can be a handful

spencoid2 in reply to 6357axbz2 months ago

That is why they are called Jack Russel Terrorists but still lovable like all dogs. I would be a total mess without my Poodles.

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dockam2 months ago

Soooo Cute, and Yes cui bono? Who benefits? Both the giver and the receiver do💙

So glad that you have such a lovely distraction from your own trials/tribulations

QoL on Bruddah

KocoPr2 months ago

Since we are talking puppy QOL, here is my recent rescue pitty/lab mix 5 months old.

Nina the shredder

Zengal79 in reply to KocoPr2 months ago

Looks thrilled with the cone! What a sweetie ❤️

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Scout4answers in reply to KocoPr2 months ago

LOL... Coco lost a pair of Ugg boots and I a pair of slippers because we did not pick them up from her space. Chalk it up to operator error.

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KocoPr in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

i can see that. Nina steels my boots and prances by me with one in her mouth. I have to trade a higher value toy or treat to get it back. It’s their way of playing i got something you want

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Ramp72 months ago

Check out the operant training method. We have Border Collies.

simplypsychology.org/operan...

Scout4answers in reply to Ramp72 months ago

thanks

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rogerandme2 months ago

sorry to hear about your latest issues wishing you the best

swwags2 months ago

"The above has kept me completely distracted from thinking about my cancer and other issues." <<<< That right there is one of several reasons I like your posts. Great attitude. I hope you get full relief with the next injection!

Scout4answers in reply to swwags2 months ago

Thanks for the kind words swwags.

The Stoics (Marcus Aelius 500 BC ) counselled to only pay attention to what you have control of and the biggest is one's attitude.

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I am a guy with APC , something I have no control over ( even though some of us try to exercise some control over it )

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How "I personally " deal with it is what I have control of.

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Kaliber in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

very well said big guy

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Kaliber2 months ago

awwwwww …. So cute . Our “ good boys “ are our best friends and it’s “ comfort dogs “ that are used as therapy in hospitals nation wide for a good reason. The love from our fuzzy buddies can fill a pretty big hole in our hearts, and make us feel great.

What takes your mind off “ things “ better than that fuzzy huggy in your lap ?

Someone should start a “ comfort dogs for croakers “ humanitarian activity …. Who needs them more than us. ( ok , yes cats too yayahahahaya ) .

This is a quality QOL angle I never thought of. Good post.

Kewl

❤️❤️❤️

Zengal792 months ago

Awesome, what a cutie! Fostering is so rewarding, but hard to give them back. If you guys are ever interested in transport, it’s Tuesday afternoons. I’m not local anymore but I could you the info. They are trying to replace my guy still!

Here’s my creature. Bella. She’s tough stuff. 3 ACL reconstructions, 9 years young.

Evil viscous beast.

Scout4answers in reply to Zengal792 months ago

We have become a preferred puppy home for PAWS so it looks like our pipeline is pretty full.

We were contacted yesterday to take a Mama and 3 newborns.

How are You dealing with your loss Mandi?

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Zengal79 in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

Some days better than others. Try to remind myself how lucky we were. Catching up on all my health junk now that I’m back in Indiana so that’s keeping me busy. One foot in front of the other, but being home has its challenges. Signed up for a couple 5k walk/runs starting in the Spring. I’m a walker… not a runner! Grief, like life, is a journey.💞

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KocoPr in reply to Zengal792 months ago

Pitty’s don’t know physical limits, they certainly are wonderful.

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Zengal79 in reply to KocoPr2 months ago

Boy, that’s the truth. She throws herself up down and around like a puppy rather than an old gal with bum knees. Million dollar mutt we call her. She is sure a lovebug though. Wouldn’t hurt a soul… except those pesky stray cats that taunt her from the other side of the fence. 😂

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Poowater2 months ago

A wonderful distraction. Good luck!

Scout4answers2 months ago

She is definitely happy to be here!

like your comfort dogs for Croakers idea.

Kaliber in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

❤️❤️❤️

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RS2652 months ago

Try kicking these two out of your bedroom 😀

Dogs bed time

Scout4answers in reply to RS2652 months ago

and whose bedroom did you say it is?

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E2-Guy2 months ago

What is wrong with Jackie?

Scout4answers in reply to E2-Guy2 months ago

She had mange which we fixed with special shampoo and baths. She also has worms and she is recovering from spay surgery. Another pill for something else that I can't recall.

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beogradjanin2 months ago

Exchange our Love with dog and other animals is extremly beneficary to our health of body and special soul. In order not to be speciest (similar to nacist but regarding animals) extend your love to other animals like birds, calfs, pigs, goats, cows, chickens, fish...

Why eat some and pet others?

GO VEGAN it is also exelent for your phisical and mental health.

Good luck to you, God bless you

katartizo612 months ago

Maybe try some deep myofascial work along the sciatic especially in the buttock. Piriformis syndrome is way common. There are good, people out there who might help most especially if shots don'T!!!

SimplyT2 months ago

Here is Max- found in the street as a pup in 2019 the same year Advanced Pca found me. What a blessing he has been to our family.

Max at attention on couch

Scout4answers in reply to SimplyT2 months ago

what a beautiful coat Max has. Thanks for sharing

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LonnieLue in reply to SimplyT2 months ago

love those ears!

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SimplyT in reply to LonnieLue2 months ago

Thank you! Lol. He’s got some big ones!

Max is at the window

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anonymoose22 months ago

If I didn’t have these 2 Lady and Rusty both border collies I would very rarely laugh. Everyday is a joy and without them life would be a little more of a challenge.

Country living

Scout4answers in reply to anonymoose22 months ago

Right on Brother, Lady and Rusty are beautiful. One of my close friends has a had BCs for years and just got a miniature.

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MateoBeach2 months ago

Thanks for sharing the puppy love, Scout. But I am more concerned with your foot drop / toe raising loss that indicates serious compression of L5 motor nerve if I recall correctly. That requires surgical decompression so it does not become permanent. Not just steroid shots. Can you get in to a good spine surgeon, orthopedic or neurosurgeon?

Scout4answers in reply to MateoBeach2 months ago

Thanks Paul

My concern as well , I was underwhelmed by my experience at PT (Atletico)

I am working on finding the best / most experienced in Chicago land. Is there a good way to find this kind of doctor?

Can it be done laparoscopically?

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MateoBeach in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

laparoscope is for access / surgery in abdomen and pelvis. The equivalent for spine is microscopic decompression. Find someone who does those frequently call neurosurgery practices and ask if they have someone who does those. Some orthopedist spine specialists also. Mine was done in Monterey CA by an orthopedist who just does microscopic spine surgeries. Don’t delay too long looking.

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MateoBeach in reply to MateoBeach2 months ago

Google of “Chicago microscopic spine surgeons brings up several”

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CAMPSOUPS in reply to MateoBeach2 months ago

Hey Scout please follow Paul's advise. A trip downtown to Northwestern or U of C is warranted.

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Scout4answers in reply to CAMPSOUPS2 months ago

Doing my research as we speak

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Scout4answers in reply to MateoBeach2 months ago

What I learned from interviewing 7 ROs before my decision is that finding the best takes some time.

Looking for the guy who has done the most and is very well thought of by his peers.

Catch 22:

Looks like recovery is going to be 6 months which creates a problem as I need to resume my exercise program during ADT (as much a 10 more months) to prevent muscle and bone loss.

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MateoBeach in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

The longer the motor or sensory nerve is compressed, the more likely the impairment is permanent and to a higher degree. So if you find someone who is really quite good and experienced, I would get off there, rather than a prolonged search for “the best” which is theoretical can subjective at that level. Just sayin, Scout. Gotta dance.

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Scout4answers in reply to MateoBeach2 months ago

Gotta dance.

Amen Brother

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CountryJoe2 months ago

Sorry to hear this, Scout. We need you out there dancing.

Scout4answers in reply to CountryJoe2 months ago

Thanks CJ, My plan exactly.

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lowT1632 months ago

Pups have no time for you to be paying attention to yourself. They need your full and undivided ability to play with them. Get two.

KocoPr2 months ago

she is beautiful. I watch a youtuber called forestry forest and he goes around in his 4wheel drive van hiking US and Canadian Rockies and he has a jack russel puppy that is really cute and goes on all his hikes to the top of these snow capped peeks. The Russel does amazing, so athletic.

Scout4answers2 months ago

Thanks I will check it out. How much range of motion did you lose?

I want to continue to play singles tennis and of course swing dancing is on my must do list.

Carlosbach2 months ago

Congrats Scout and Coco.

The best dog I ever had was a rescue Jack Russell (approx 5 years old).

We live in the country and he loved the outdoors so he could burn off all of his excess energy, He was so smart that he learned commands quickly, and I walked him around the perimeter of our property a couple of times, and never knew him to stray afterwards. Also, he was a fantastic hiking companion. When he died it was a couple of years before I had any desire for another dog. In the market now for one that will enjoy camping, hikes, being caught in the rain, and pina coladas.

Scout4answers in reply to Carlosbach2 months ago

being caught in the rain and piña coladas.

Rupert Holmes another one hit wonder.

One of those great songs that I became obsessed with.

There’s two of Jackie’s sibs up for adoption here if you have an interest

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Carlosbach in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

I think my favorite lines from the song ae:

I am into healing

I am not into pain

Thanks for the tip on the sibs

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dockam in reply to Carlosbach2 months ago

I'm not much into health food

I am into champagne

youtu.be/jBsPZV14I-k(Not working as expected?)

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dockam in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

youtu.be/omnDcaEX7ZI(Not working as expected?)

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SLIMPICKEN2 months ago

Sounds like you’re Both benefiting from the puppy love. I got lulu after dx ..She’s now 6 and a big part of my daily joy. Between coco and the pup, you’re covered! Good luck on

L-4-5 and everything else too!

Scout4answers in reply to SLIMPICKEN2 months ago

thanks Lulu I hope you’re doing well.

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SLIMPICKEN in reply to Scout4answers2 months ago

Thanks ! We are fine . I love my dog completely . Take care ..

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dockam in reply to SLIMPICKEN2 months ago

Love my lil Comfort Kitty. Her name is Kuuipo which means Sweetheart in Hawaiian

She sleeps with me💙

Kuuipo in a box

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SLIMPICKEN in reply to dockam2 months ago

Purrfect! 😎🤙🏽

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BB_12 months ago

Distraction is good. Sorry to hear about the back. I seems that every 5 years I end up getting a series of 3 shots in my back. L3/L4. Jack Russell Terrier are smart dogs. Have fun!

Scout4answers in reply to BB_12 months ago

Thanks BB

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