How you know you're getting old

redondoaveb · 12-09-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

That sucks

Yeah, but on the positive side, I got my new clutch.

redondoaveb · 12-09-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

Damn! Lots of back problems here. Mine has been a long-term problem but manageable. I have to get in and out of my Z like a little old lady, but I can manage and not be too embarrassed by it.

But every once in a while, just like OP, I'll bend over to pick something up off the floor or ground, and the ol' back just locks up. It is almost always a very simple movement that brings the most severe and longest lasting acute pain.

It's a cruel world out there, guys. Hope your pain passes quickly, OP!

I feel for you and the people that have chronic back issues. Fortunately for me, it's only happened a few times but each time it was just like you said, a simple movement. It really stiffened up last night while sleeping but feels better after getting up and moving around.

Fuzzzy · 12-09-2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I feel for you and the people that have chronic back issues. Fortunately for me, it's only happened a few times but each time it was just like you said, a simple movement. It really stiffened up last night while sleeping but feels better after getting up and moving around.

Ibuprofen a few times a day and a hot bath usually speeds up my getting back to normal. Good luck!

Rusty · 12-09-2018, 02:16 PM

It's been almost 30 years since I blew my back out. Since then, I think I've only had about 4 times that my back has flared up. For me, it's a weird twist. I have some arthritis that makes my back stiff at times. I'm finding out that I have a hard time touching my toes anymore.

Rusty · 12-09-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

Ibuprofen a few times a day and a hot bath usually speeds up my getting back to normal. Good luck!

I have a hot tub.

jwick · 12-09-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

It's been almost 30 years since I blew my back out. Since then, I think I've only had about 4 times that my back has flared up. For me, it's a weird twist. I have some arthritis that makes my back stiff at times. I'm finding out that I have a hard time touching my toes anymore.

That’s got to be hard when wifey pegs you...

Rusty · 12-09-2018, 06:56 PM

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That’s got to be hard when wifey pegs you...

Desert Rat · 12-12-2018, 12:27 PM

In the midst of a flare up as we speak. Have had bronchitis for the past week and a half and all the coughing has me sore everyplace.

Getting old ain't for the meek, my friends.

Had an MRI a year ago....degenerative disk disease, 3 bulging disks in my lower back. Someday I'll look back on now and remember these as the good old days when I could still do stuff.

Rusty · 12-12-2018, 12:41 PM

My brother just blew his knee out. He was carrying a ladder. Slipped on some ice, and twisted funny. He's 73. But looks like he's 60.

eZg · 12-12-2018, 03:59 PM

Had the back attack myself.

Last year ripped a bicep tendon!?! What the hell.....all these years I've been working out and my tendons aren't worth $hit.

Rusty · 12-12-2018, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eZg

Had the back attack myself.

Last year ripped a bicep tendon!?! What the hell.....all these years I've been working out and my tendons aren't worth $hit.

I torn the tendon off the bone when I did mine year and a half ago. Got a nice scare on my right elbow. I'm about 75% back in strength.

Spooler · 12-12-2018, 05:44 PM

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My brother just blew his knee out. He was carrying a ladder. Slipped on some ice, and twisted funny. He's 73. But looks like he's 60.

OUCH, I know that feeling.

Rusty · 12-12-2018, 05:57 PM

Surgeries that I've had.

1. Left wrist. broken bone.
2. Throat. Tonsils, and corrective.
3. Gun shot. Left kidney
4. Left kidney. Stone the size of golf ball.
5. Right hip replacement.
6. Hernia.
7. Right foot. Bone spur.
8. Left foot. Torn tendons and pins to straighten out bones that was broken 3 times.

9. Right elbow. Torn tendons.

Rusty · 12-12-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

OUCH, I know that feeling.

Both of my knees have torn meniscus. Was getting syn-vis shots in my left knee.

Desert Rat · 12-27-2018, 03:13 PM

Me thinks our friend Rusty needs to never leave home without the bailing wire and duct tape.....and not for his car either.

12-09-2018, 02:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,852 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	It's been almost 30 years since I blew my back out. Since then, I think I've only had about 4 times that my back has flared up. For me, it's a weird twist. I have some arthritis that makes my back stiff at times. I'm finding out that I have a hard time touching my toes anymore. redondoaveb likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3364	In the midst of a flare up as we speak. Have had bronchitis for the past week and a half and all the coughing has me sore everyplace. Getting old ain't for the meek, my friends. Had an MRI a year ago....degenerative disk disease, 3 bulging disks in my lower back. Someday I'll look back on now and remember these as the good old days when I could still do stuff. Rusty and redondoaveb like this.

12-12-2018, 12:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,852 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	My brother just blew his knee out. He was carrying a ladder. Slipped on some ice, and twisted funny. He's 73. But looks like he's 60. Spooler and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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eZg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 56 Drives: 06 G35 coupe 6 Mt Rep Power: 15	Had the back attack myself. Last year ripped a bicep tendon!?! What the hell.....all these years I've been working out and my tendons aren't worth $hit. redondoaveb likes this.

12-12-2018, 05:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,852 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Surgeries that I've had. 1. Left wrist. broken bone. 2. Throat. Tonsils, and corrective. 3. Gun shot. Left kidney 4. Left kidney. Stone the size of golf ball. 5. Right hip replacement. 6. Hernia. 7. Right foot. Bone spur. 8. Left foot. Torn tendons and pins to straighten out bones that was broken 3 times. 9. Right elbow. Torn tendons. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-27-2018, 03:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3364	Me thinks our friend Rusty needs to never leave home without the bailing wire and duct tape.....and not for his car either. Rusty likes this.