Report from the IC

[Eiralas]

Apologies. I didn't intend to go AWOL for so long. I wish I could say I'd been trapped on the couch by my delightful pussycat (though she has tried), but it was more to do with a very chaotic couple of weeks at work. Lots of travelling, and evening work events that meant I got back late. Also lots of sitting - in cars and on trains, and in uncomfortable chairs - which wasn't helping with the sciatica treatment, compounded by the fact that my physiotherapist was away last week. I was beginning to feel like things would never improve and I'd be stuck with this stupid leg pain forever.

Anyway, I had another physio appointment yesterday, and some different poking and prodding, and now my right hip no longer goes 'clunk' when I rotate it (or at least it makes a more subdued 'clunk'), which has to be a good thing. Also, I might be imagining it, and I'm almost scared to write it in case it's not true, but I think the pain I was getting when going upstairs is lessening. He said to give it a couple of days for everything to settle down, and then if I feel ok I have permission to try a 10-15 minute gentle walk-run to see how that goes. I'm ridiculously excited about that. Fingers crossed...

I need to catch up on what you have all been doing - I have missed so much in the last couple of weeks, and missed you all so much. I bet everyone has either graduated, or is zooming off on a 10k run xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

..or like you..still on the IC.

Welcome back and glad that you are feeling more hopeful

Follow the advice from those who know...e.g. your Physio.. and head out for that gentle stroll... I am sure it is all going to be fine for you!

Fingers crossed...

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you Oldfloss! I wish you weren't here with me though...

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

Take care. I’m like you. Been too busy to post or run. Hope to run tonight!

Glad your treatment going well. Sounds really hopeful!

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to _SimonT_]

Thanks! Urgh... Tell me about it. Ended up working till gone midnight on Thursday, then not back from work till 9 on Friday - so hopes of fitting my run-walk in went out the window, as did my intentions of catching up with posts on here. At least I have a week off now, so hoping to do better!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate]

Welcome back - we’re all waiting for you!

Hope you get better soon ❤️

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Thank you LL! I hope you have a good book to read while you're waiting....

[Crittermad Graduate]

Great news - gorgeous kitty 😻

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

Cheers! She is, and so friendly. I couldn't bear to move even though I wasn't that comfy - that's cats for you!

[DeeRunning Graduate]

Great to get an update. Hope run/walk session goes well and you're back on track 👍

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to DeeRunning]

Cheers Dee! Getting there, I hope...

[Kamia Graduate]

Hope all goes well with your walk/gentle run. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to Kamia]

Thank you Kamia

[ccarter100]

Still here, snailing along... glad the clunking is more subdued

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to ccarter100]

Snailing is the way to go

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

I seemed to have missed this one too Eiralas! Glad to hear you’re able to do a bit more now. It’s in your blood, you’ll be back on form and continuing your journey! Great news Beautiful kitty! Big hug! ❤️

[Eiralas Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fabulous! I hope so, and yes she's a very cuddly cat