What I learned in Kona
May 18, 2009 1:20pm
A lot of remarkable things happened while we were working in Kona for UofN Kona. One that I want to focus on for my friends in DS - I was very …
Shawscove 
8:03am, October 16, 2009
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About Me
Shawscove
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About Me
Management consultant, formerly high technology and software executive. I am married, live on Puget Sound with my husband and two Golden retrievers and two rescue kitties. Educational background are degrees in Chemistry, molecular biology and computer science. Had a sudden ruptured disk last summer (kayaking) just before my son's wedding and a hemi-laminectomy and discectomy in August. (L3/L4). Apparently I have DDD and the rupture resulted in a severely pinched nerve. Trying to get back to a reasonable level of physical activity, but finding it slow (for me) and quite painful. Good news is that I am med-free 8) and have great family and medical support.
Management consultant, formerly high technology and software executive. I am married, live on Puget Sound with my husband and two Golden retrievers and two rescue kitties. Educational background are degrees in Chemistry, molecular biology and computer science. Had a sudden ruptured disk last summer (kayaking) just before my son's wedding and a hemi-laminectomy and discectomy in August. (L3/L4). Apparently I have DDD and the rupture resulted in a severely pinched nerve. Trying to get back to a reasonable
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Love outdoor activities and used to do a lot of hiking, snowshoeing, biking and mountain climbing. Interested in Japanese gardening and roses, and the yardwork is something I enjoy. Learning to get creative with ways to get things done without lifting and hoping to snowshoe this winter!
Love outdoor activities and used to do a lot of hiking, snowshoeing, biking and mountain climbing. Interested
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What I learned in Kona
May 18, 2009 1:20pm
A lot of remarkable things happened while we were working in Kona for UofN Kona. One that I want to focus on for my friends in DS - I was very …
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Rainbow
thank you for your journal entry....scared to death now...
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So glad you made it home safely but hate to hear about the runny nose and allergies! Take care of that soon and Welcome Home... you were definitely missed! P&L
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Huge Hugs and wishing you a safe trip home today! I hope your foot is getting better and you will be letting us know how your trip went! P&L
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I hope your foot is feeling better. And i also just read a spot in your profile that says you live in the puget sound. I am also from Washington.
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Sounds like you could use a real old fashioned Southern HUG!!! Get that foot all better and have a safe flight home! P&L
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Support Groups
Close Degenerative Disc Disease
L3/4 Hemi-lami 2008
Close Skin Cancer
Type: Basil Cell CacinomaMultiple skin cancers, incl BCC, SCC and early stages of Melanoma
Treatments
- Surgery Working / Worked
- Mohs surgery for two carcinomas on face 8mm and 1cm. Lost count of the other procedures to either freeze or excise other cancerousprecancerous lesions.
Open Chronic Pain
Back pain following lumbar surgery - learning to live with chronic pain.
Treatments
- Acupressure Somewhat Helpful
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- Heat Working / Worked
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- TENS Not Working
Open Back Pain
Back surgery in Aug 2008.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- Epidural Injection Not Working
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
Open Shingles
Just found out I have shingles - both legs and one arm. Muscle pain and burning skin and extreme fatigue - what a bummer. Looking for more information!
Open Celiac Disease
Celiac disease and malabsorption issues.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- Gluten Free Diet Working / Worked
