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Prisoner_Number_Six

(15,676 posts) Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:13 PM Jan 2012

I got up from my wheelchair this morning and walked

from the bedroom to the kitchen and back, using nothing but a pair of canes.

It's the first time in months I've been able to do that- I believe it to be because of a new arthritis medication I started taking last Friday (gold shots). Although I have little muscle mass left in my legs, it looks like I still have enough to give me new hope. Up to now it WAS impossible- today it was merely painful.

Wish me luck!

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I got up from my wheelchair this morning and walked (Original Post) Prisoner_Number_Six Jan 2012 OP

Good LUCK! rustydog Jan 2012 #1

GREAT LUCK TO YOU, Prisoner! elleng Jan 2012 #2

Wonderful! (Not the pain, though!) frogmarch Jan 2012 #3

Good Luck Angry Dragon Jan 2012 #4

Good for you Prisoner_Number_Six... hlthe2b Jan 2012 #5

Psoriatic arthritis Prisoner_Number_Six Jan 2012 #7

Best of Luck to you! Melissa G Jan 2012 #6

Good luck. n/t FSogol Jan 2012 #8

Cue the Vonage theme! rocktivity Jan 2012 #9

Congrats back at 'cha! Prisoner_Number_Six Jan 2012 #12

I'm so glad for you! This is good, really good. freshwest Jan 2012 #10

OMIGOD! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #11

Here's hoping. Prisoner_Number_Six Jan 2012 #14

I was hoping I could rec lounge threads in DU3 redwitch Jan 2012 #13

That's great news pokerfan Jan 2012 #15

Whoop! nolabear Jan 2012 #16

Good luck! beac Jan 2012 #17

WONDERFUL news!!! You must have lost hope with so many months of confinement... MiddleFingerMom Jan 2012 #18

I built a thriving home business over the past 8 years Prisoner_Number_Six Jan 2012 #22

Good luck!! one_voice Jan 2012 #19

This is so touching. pacalo Jan 2012 #20

way to go!! suninvited Jan 2012 #21

That's awesome! bigwillq Jan 2012 #23

BEST of Luck to you Six! cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #24

That is so encouraging! Congratulations .. may you continue to gain strength. Never give up hope! auntAgonist Jan 2012 #25

Damn. Play the triumphant music. Bucky Jan 2012 #26

That's great! KT2000 Jan 2012 #27

In the future, you might be able to use leg weight machines sakabatou Jan 2012 #28

That's great -- best to you!!! nt. Mr_Jefferson_24 Jan 2012 #29

... handmade34 Jan 2012 #30

woohoo irisblue Jan 2012 #31

What happy news! zanana1 Jan 2012 #32

Wishing you all the luck in the world!! Amaril Jan 2012 #33

Wonderful news NNN0LHI Jan 2012 #34

Best of Luck , today and every day.. Stuart G Jan 2012 #35

good luck! boston bean Jan 2012 #36

Keep at it! And congratulations! hedgehog Jan 2012 #37

That's fantastic PRETZEL Jan 2012 #38

i'm so happy for you. barbtries Jan 2012 #39

that's fantastic! renate Jan 2012 #40

WOOT.. great to hear, keep up the good work! madmom Jan 2012 #41

I hope you said, "Mein Fuhrer! I can valk" when you did it gratuitous Jan 2012 #42

WOOOOOT!!! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #43

UPDATE: The next day Prisoner_Number_Six Jan 2012 #44

My dear Prisoner_Number_Six... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #45

I am happy for you. murielm99 Jan 2012 #46

I'm so happy that you have found something that is helping! Lucinda Jan 2012 #47

rustydog

(9,186 posts)

1. Good LUCK!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:17 PM

Jan 2012

Nevergove up hope. Especially after those first steps!

elleng

(130,964 posts)

2. GREAT LUCK TO YOU, Prisoner!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:17 PM

Jan 2012

('Prisoner' no more!)
GOLD shots?

frogmarch

(12,154 posts)

3. Wonderful! (Not the pain, though!)

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:18 PM

Jan 2012

Here's wishing you continuing success!

Angry Dragon

(36,693 posts)

4. Good Luck

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:18 PM

Jan 2012

hlthe2b

(102,291 posts)

5. Good for you Prisoner_Number_Six...

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:25 PM

Jan 2012

Gold therapy--- can I assume you have Rheumatoid Arthritis?

'Glad to hear you are getting such a quick and positive result. A big to you!

Prisoner_Number_Six

(15,676 posts)

7. Psoriatic arthritis

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #5)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:32 PM

Jan 2012

Same family, different symptoms.

I don't care how fast it is, as long as it persists!

Melissa G

(10,170 posts)

6. Best of Luck to you!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:29 PM

Jan 2012

I hope the pain abates as well.

FSogol

(45,488 posts)

8. Good luck. n/t

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:35 PM

Jan 2012

rocktivity

(44,576 posts)

9. Cue the Vonage theme!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:36 PM

Jan 2012

Last edited Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:19 AM - Edit history (1)

Now that I have a new bed, my back is finally feeling better than it has in months -- I've actually been able to exercise two days in a row. Even THINKING ABOUT bending over just enough to put something in the oven used to hurt! Congrats!

rocktivity

Prisoner_Number_Six

(15,676 posts)

12. Congrats back at 'cha!

Reply to rocktivity (Reply #9)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:46 PM

Jan 2012

Now, drop and gimme twenty!

freshwest

(53,661 posts)

10. I'm so glad for you! This is good, really good.

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:37 PM

Jan 2012

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,629 posts)

11. OMIGOD!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:46 PM

Jan 2012

I am so happy to hear this!

May the miracle continue to work!

Prisoner_Number_Six

(15,676 posts)

14. Here's hoping.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #11)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:54 PM

Jan 2012

redwitch

(14,944 posts)

13. I was hoping I could rec lounge threads in DU3

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 11:48 PM

Jan 2012

Because then I could recommend this one!

Hooray for you!

pokerfan

(27,677 posts)

15. That's great news

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:11 AM

Jan 2012

nolabear

(41,986 posts)

16. Whoop!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:12 AM

Jan 2012

Really happy to hear it. Keep it up!

beac

(9,992 posts)

17. Good luck!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:19 AM

Jan 2012

(and with figuring out who is Number One. )

Seriously, hope 2012 is full of good days like this for you!

MiddleFingerMom

(25,163 posts)

18. WONDERFUL news!!! You must have lost hope with so many months of confinement...

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:21 AM

Jan 2012

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... which makes this all the more wonderful.
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New year. New hope. Congratulations!!!
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Strength and healing vibes to you.
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Prisoner_Number_Six

(15,676 posts)

22. I built a thriving home business over the past 8 years

Reply to MiddleFingerMom (Reply #18)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 01:00 AM

Jan 2012

I was a come-to-you computer repair geek, until I lost the use of my legs (and the strength in my arms faded as well). Most homes are NOT wheelchair friendly, so my list of hundreds of loyal clients had to go elsewhere- I still have a few willing to come to me, but not nearly enough to sustain the business.

It's rough... and very boring!

one_voice

(20,043 posts)

19. Good luck!!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:30 AM

Jan 2012

pacalo

(24,721 posts)

20. This is so touching.

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:46 AM

Jan 2012

I hope the medication continues to give you more strength. My husband has severe back pain, so I can appreciate the hope you feel.

suninvited

(4,616 posts)

21. way to go!!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:48 AM

Jan 2012

keep up the good work

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)

23. That's awesome!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 01:03 AM

Jan 2012

Good luck!

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)

24. BEST of Luck to you Six!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 01:44 AM

Jan 2012

auntAgonist

(17,252 posts)

25. That is so encouraging! Congratulations .. may you continue to gain strength. Never give up hope!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 01:51 AM

Jan 2012

Bucky

(54,022 posts)

26. Damn. Play the triumphant music.

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:03 AM

Jan 2012

KT2000

(20,583 posts)

27. That's great!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:23 AM

Jan 2012

wishing you the best luck.

sakabatou

(42,152 posts)

28. In the future, you might be able to use leg weight machines

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 03:46 AM

Jan 2012

Mr_Jefferson_24

(8,559 posts)

29. That's great -- best to you!!! nt.

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 03:51 AM

Jan 2012

handmade34

(22,756 posts)

30. ...

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 05:52 AM

Jan 2012

irisblue

(32,980 posts)

31. woohoo

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 06:58 AM

Jan 2012

arthritis sucks, but yeah on the walking..

zanana1

(6,122 posts)

32. What happy news!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 07:14 AM

Jan 2012

As someone with mobility issues, I applaud your walk! I know it's hard but you seem to have the "gumption" it takes to walk again. I would really love to see a picture or a video of you walking. It would be an inspiration to many of us. Congratulations!

Amaril

(1,267 posts)

33. Wishing you all the luck in the world!!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 07:23 AM

Jan 2012

So very, very happy for you!

NNN0LHI

(67,190 posts)

34. Wonderful news

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 07:32 AM

Jan 2012

Stuart G

(38,434 posts)

35. Best of Luck , today and every day..

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 09:37 AM

Jan 2012

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

36. good luck!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 09:42 AM

Jan 2012

hedgehog

(36,286 posts)

37. Keep at it! And congratulations!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:51 PM

Jan 2012

PRETZEL

(3,245 posts)

38. That's fantastic

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:54 PM

Jan 2012

truely fantastic.

Congrats

barbtries

(28,798 posts)

39. i'm so happy for you.

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 12:59 PM

Jan 2012

keep at it.

renate

(13,776 posts)

40. that's fantastic!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 01:11 PM

Jan 2012

Congratulations!

madmom

(9,681 posts)

41. WOOT.. great to hear, keep up the good work!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 01:55 PM

Jan 2012

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)

42. I hope you said, "Mein Fuhrer! I can valk" when you did it

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:11 PM

Jan 2012

Good luck, and keep it up.

Odin2005

(53,521 posts)

43. WOOOOOT!!!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 12:54 AM

Jan 2012

Prisoner_Number_Six

(15,676 posts)

44. UPDATE: The next day

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 01:16 AM

Jan 2012

The pain throughout my alabaster body is greatly diminished. It's not the usual ordeal to lift myself up out of my chair. It's still a painful process to stand and walk, but it's not THAT painful.

I hope it lasts.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,629 posts)

45. My dear Prisoner_Number_Six...

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Reply #44)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 02:15 AM

Jan 2012

We ALL hope it lasts, sweetie...

murielm99

(30,745 posts)

46. I am happy for you.

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 02:19 AM

Jan 2012

Good luck.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)

47. I'm so happy that you have found something that is helping!

Reply to Prisoner_Number_Six (Original post)

Thu Jan 5, 2012, 02:48 AM

Jan 2012

I've been going through awful joint pain for over a year and am finally seeing some help from concentrated cherry. Still have to take pain pills but it seems to have eased the severity a lot.

Good luck with the gold shots!

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