MICROSCOPIC COLITIS SUPPORT

Post by **tex** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:01 pm

Erica,

You know, now that you mention it, constantly whining about "when will I ever get better" does sound vaguely familiar, doesn't it.

Tex

TXBrenda · Post by **TXBrenda** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:58 pm

Tex, I'm glad you are still improving even if progress is slow. I will get a small taste of what you are going through in June. I plan to have my right shoulder replaced after I see the surgeon, May 22. I am also right handed, lol. My chiropractor told me to start practicing using my left hand and arm to do some things, lol. Hopefully I won't need to sign my name for anything important.

Take care

Post by **tex** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:00 pm

Brenda,

It's awkward to use that other hand. I hope you have better luck than I'm having.

Tex

TXBrenda · Post by **TXBrenda** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:34 pm

At least I have some notice so I can practice, lol.

Vanessa · Post by **Vanessa** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:56 am

Tex,

I am so grateful things are improving! I have to think your recovery is going smoother than it could have because of your eating plan and mineral intake

I hope your buddies are there to help you with stuff when you need it. Thinking of you everyday as strong as ever!

Healing Hugs,

Post by **tex** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:55 am

Thanks Vanessa,

Yes, I have help when I need it.

Hugs,
Tex

Martha · Post by **Martha** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:05 am

I'm thinking of you, too, Tex, and praying that your recovery continues well.

Martha

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:09 am

Tex and Brenda,

I trained myself to "mouse" with my left hand at work due to carpal tunnel in right hand. (I'm right handed.) It felt very awkward for three days and the cursor flew around the monitor but after about three work days I was pretty good at mousing with my left hand. It was kind of tough on my brain to make the change but doable.

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:05 am

Hi, Tex. I'm so glad that you're doing better. Your initial comment of having to slow down hits home with me. My husband is still not able to walk so our life is much different now. I was thinking the other day that this was God's way of telling us to slow down. The other evening we were sitting on our front porch on our rocking chairs and the neighbor across the street (in his 80's) called across to ask if that's what old people do. We had to laugh, that is us for now. Like you, I have faith that he will get back to normal. You're in my thoughts often as I am so grateful for you and our internet family. {hugs}

JFR · Post by **JFR** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:22 am

Tex - I remember reading about how putting the unaffected arm in a sling and forcing a person to use the affected arm helps a person to regain function in that arm after a stroke. I'm sure it's quite frustrating to do but maybe worth the effort in the long run. With continued use the brain becomes rewired, so to speak.

Jean

Janie · Post by **Janie** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:41 am

Keep up the good fight, Tex. Glad to see you are doing better every day!

Post by **tex** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:37 pm

Jean,

I think you are right on target with the "use it or lose it" philosophy. I'm proceeding as though I will continue to be right-handed (although I agree with you too, Brandy, that it might be a good time to learn to use my left hand for a lot of things — it might be a good time to learn to be ambidextrous). Even though a mouse was as wild with my right hand as it was with my left hand initially, it's continuously settling down and becoming more manageable. It's not as good as new yet, but it's (as we used to say in the shop) close enough for government work.

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your support. The stroke will definitely leave it's mark, but I ain't done yet.

Hugs,
Tex

Deb · Post by **Deb** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 4:15 pm

Tex, continued prayers for your recovery. You are an amazing man. Deb

MotherBird · Post by **MotherBird** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:33 am

Hi Tex, from Ireland
Only just saw this thread. I'm so sorry you have had to go through this. You're selfless in helping all of us needy people.
Please make a full and complete recovery. And if it helps, know that positive thoughts are coming to you from over the water.

DB · Post by DB » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:58 pm

Just saw this Tex. I'm so glad you are still with us and recovering! I am fairly new to the forum, but you have already made a difference in my life and recovery. Maybe the stroke will cure your MC ;-).