I really didn’t want to believe it… But today it is for certain. Last week, I had increased problems with my balance. Now that really helps when I’ve also got a torn peroneal tendon on the right ankle! Anyway, Thursday evening my Cauda Equina Syndrome upped the ante – I got increased pain in my…
Month: February 2014
Back Story – CES | Month 3 with Cauda Equina Syndrome
Welcome to Back Story, Part 3. These posts will be catching up from when I was stricken with Cauda Equina Syndrome until starting my blog at Month 4. Apr 17th, 2013, Home: From me – my rehabilitation continues and I am seeing improvement, which is welcome, but not always pleasant. As I start getting feeling back in…
Back Story – CES | Month 2 with Cauda Equina Syndrome
Welcome to Back Story. These posts will be catching up from when I was stricken with Cauda Equina Syndrome until starting my blog at Month 4. Mar 16th, Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant, Columbus, OH: From me – After having changed jobs last year, I had planned for a reunion of my former staff. We had planned it…
Back Story – CES | Month 1 with Cauda Equina Syndrome
Welcome to Back Story. These posts will be catching up from when I was stricken with Cauda Equina Syndrome until starting my blog at Month 4. So join me as we look back at the beginning… Feb 25th, 2013, Riverside Methodist Hospital, day of my decompression surgery: From my wife, Kim – David was…
One Year Ago Today…
It was 1 year ago today, my spinal cord was injured. That injury led to Cauda Equina Syndrome within 36 hours. I didn’t know it then, but my life was about to change forever… All in all, I really wouldn’t give it back. Yes, I hate the physical limitations I now have. At the same…
CES | Month 11 with Cauda Equina Syndrome
Month 11 has flown by (as has Month 12 so far, thus this late post). Month 10 ended with some bad things happening in my personal life. These continued through most of Month 11 as well. I was dealing with the feelings caused by my family member and also a friend. Of the two, the…