Still have lots to write; just gonna take me a bit longer to do it!
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections in my arthritic wrist. If you’re unfamiliar with PRP, a vial of the patient’s blood is placed in a centrifuge for about 15 minutes until all the good stuff rises to the top. It’s then injected into the aching joint. Significantly reduces the pain compared to cortisone and much safer for you.
Round two for my left wrist in a few weeks, then my spine. Meanwhile, right wrist must stay immobile for a while. I can wiggle my fingers and type but the cast and discomfort are slowing me down.
Don’t think I’ll be writing out too many Christmas cards this year. Hey, could be worse!
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Yikes Hope it helps Nancy!! ❣️
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They do, Cindy. They are amazing injections and much safer than cortisone but like everything, they take time to to their magic. Still healing. Thanks for your good wishes. 💕
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Oh good.. careful on too much tapping here..; ❣️
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It’s so painful. Hope it might have subsided after PRP. All the very best! Peace and blessings to you 🙏💐💖
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Little by little, step by step, it will happen. Truly appreciate your good wishes, my friend. 💕
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Okay! Take care and rest!
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We use this method where I work
In the dental practice for extractions
Take it easy and rest ❤️
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That’s wonderful! First I’m hearing of it for use by a dentist; it’s very effective! 🦷
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Yes apparently so. Rejuvenates the bone around the implant or something like that 😁
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I had not heard of this, but I’m passing the information along to my brother. Thanks Nancy!
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You’re most welcome! I hope it works well for your brother!
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Please Rest Pronto that is what PRP stands for, Nancy.
Sending you a “Winter’s Truest Delights Chocolat set” from MarieBelle ,NY🤗
(It might be a not a bad idea to try for a few days voice typing at Word, so you wrist can rest properly 😉)
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I really should!
And your really didn’t, did you??? Oh! My!! 🤗
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You’ve introduced me to something new. I wonder if it is common in Australia?
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Check it out. You’ve got nothing to lose and relief to gain!
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So far no diagnosed arthritis for me. Of course, first you have to complain to your doctor to get a diagnosis. Until now, I have not summoned the courage to go, expecting she will just say – you’re getting older, what do you expect? I’ll wait until the pain is so intense that I can only hobble into the surgery 🙂
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Ouch, feels painful Nancy. I’ll miss your wonderful stories. Wishing you peace and relief, my friend. Get well soon. 😌❤❤🙏
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Hope you get all the benefits from this, and perhaps that you have a few good books to speed along the healing. All well-wishes. K.
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Thanks for your good wishes, K! I hope I can keep wiggling my fingers through this brace to keep writing although relaxing with a book or mindless tv – at least for a little while – sounds very appealing. Now if I can only get Misky to deliver some chocolates! 😀
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Oh, that would be a treat, indeed. I would then ask her stay for tea and poetry. Well, she could stay indefinitely really, as I never tire of her words.
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I hope it gives you relief
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You and me both, Sadje! Thanks for your good wishes. 🌹
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Take care
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Your spirit shines through your posts. Best to your body.
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My body thanks you very much!
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oh geez! Both wrists and your spine have to get shots?! That makes my dental implant from today hurt less. Sending you good vibes for a speedy recovery.
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Yeah, I’m going for a PRP hat trick! What can you do? These things need to be taken care of. Thanks for your great comments and good luck with your implant. I’m sure you’ll do just fine! 🦷
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Yeah, we both tough old girls.
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Oh, ouch, Nancy. You need a box of chocolates to keep those fingers mobile and useful!
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Mmmm! Chocolate! ❤️ 🍫 😋
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