The Sithlord Story - A cry for help....
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is it terminal or is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
Why do we trust doctors and consultants so implicitly? My local GP's are useless when it comes to sport injuries... and many other common and uncommen ailments... but those are very long storys.
I'm currently reading a book by a disabled athlete who was told he would never walk again let alone climb etc, and yet he is out there doing all those things. He is in constant pain but he lives to do these things so do them he does no matter what he has to go through.
I'm not saying this is the right thing for you or anybody else to do - food for though - there are people out there who's need/want to do an activity is so great that they will really suffer to do it.
I had a sore knee on Sunday... I modified my riding style slightly and took it easy so as not to hurt it any more. I had a great ride and my knee feels better. A Doctor would have told me to rest... I think rest is overrated :roll:
I'm currently reading a book by a disabled athlete who was told he would never walk again let alone climb etc, and yet he is out there doing all those things. He is in constant pain but he lives to do these things so do them he does no matter what he has to go through.
I'm not saying this is the right thing for you or anybody else to do - food for though - there are people out there who's need/want to do an activity is so great that they will really suffer to do it.
I had a sore knee on Sunday... I modified my riding style slightly and took it easy so as not to hurt it any more. I had a great ride and my knee feels better. A Doctor would have told me to rest... I think rest is overrated :roll:
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Go on then Sithy, what you saving for? Let us all stick our nose into your FS purchase and confuse you totally!
Some of the Lance stuff is a load of cock from his (ghostwritten) book.
The bit about Bleomycin leaving you in a wheelchair unable to breathe...it's toxic to around 10% of the population. I know, I researched it before having it for 9 months as Chemotherapy.
But, I do recommend a second opinion. Pal of mine fell climbing and smashed his ankle - the Docs recommended fusing it. He refused, had an op a year later to remove some mobile splinters of bone, and still has the use of the ankle. In fact he still climbs for a living, 15 years later.
The bit about Bleomycin leaving you in a wheelchair unable to breathe...it's toxic to around 10% of the population. I know, I researched it before having it for 9 months as Chemotherapy.
But, I do recommend a second opinion. Pal of mine fell climbing and smashed his ankle - the Docs recommended fusing it. He refused, had an op a year later to remove some mobile splinters of bone, and still has the use of the ankle. In fact he still climbs for a living, 15 years later.
messiah":qpjxvc93 said:
The differances between acute and chronic pain are unbelievable, so forgive my dismissal of statements like 'rest is overated'.
However, you do make a valid point regarding diagnosis and treatment; and i would thoroughly encourage anyone who has been diagnosed as needing to give up an activity whose benefits are enormous, both physically and mentally, to actively seek alterantive therapies for their condition.
BUT, i wouldn't ignore the advice and carry on regardless. For sure, a more comfortable bike and altered style may reduce symptoms, but I think that you should seek medical advice - ask the question 'What if i continue riding and take these steps...?'
Perhaps less riding but another activity like swimming might help... Don't be stubborn, explore the alternatives.
velomaniac
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Warning do not buy a recumbent for off road, they go down hill great but you'll be walking up hill. Plus unless you've got loads of plush rear travel you'll receive loads of punches to your back, you can't stand up to absorb the terrain.
I know, I've tried plus my LWB model does not like tight turns and the small front wheel cannot be bunny hopped over obstacles. Recumbents are best on tarmac and in this arena really good
Good luck with your search for the perfect bike although one of those long travel Cane Creek Thudbuster seatposts could maybe still allow a hardtail option.
Please think carefully, back trouble is a serious and painful problem.
Cheers
I know, I've tried plus my LWB model does not like tight turns and the small front wheel cannot be bunny hopped over obstacles. Recumbents are best on tarmac and in this arena really good
Good luck with your search for the perfect bike although one of those long travel Cane Creek Thudbuster seatposts could maybe still allow a hardtail option.
Please think carefully, back trouble is a serious and painful problem.
Cheers
messiah":2lemxb22 said:
Depends who you see - GP's treat common illnesses and importantly act as a portal to specialist care within a hospital environment. Make sure that you are seeing a Specialist too - eg, just because you get referred to an Orthopaedic Surgeon they may not know about Spinal/Sports Injuries. We're fortunate in the UK to benefit from the best free healthcare system in the world. You can get whatever treatment/advice you want or need - don't be afraid to ask for it.
