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Old 05-22-2010, 04:28 PM   #10
Catherine
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Re: What now - lower back, hip & shoulder pain

Hi Vicky,

I am wondering if you are maybe feeling better by now. The last post I saw was about 10 days ago. Just wanted to share that I think it took a good 2 years after my treatment to start feeling "normal." Then my normal was a new normal, no 0-60mph for me anymore either. It was more like 0-40mph. Now 4 years after treatment, I have almost accepted the new slower me. I am creaky when I first get up after sitting for an extended time. I get wierd body aches, but can usually work them out with stretching and walking. I really have to pace myself. I sometimes long to be the "old me", but then I remember how happy I am to be well and done with treatment. And knock on wood....NED. Hoping you get better soon. Take the best care of you that you can. Let someone else cook and clean....you take it easy and pamper yourself.

Hugs, Catherine
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