The weakness in my arm continues undiagnosed. I have had to temper my frustration with an acceptance that most nhs care is somewhat slow and disjointed.
I have, off my own back, referred myself to a Welsh Government initiative which provides free therapy time for people returning to work and this morning I met Jessimy my case manager ( yes I have a case manager!!!!!) who couldn’t have been nicer and bingo, next week I meet with a physio who is a specialist in shoulder and muscle injuries.
I’m compensating in the use of my arm , but it still is weak and I had an embarrassing time the other day, with noticeable trouble lifting a heavy set of fire logs in the supermarket in order for the clerk to scan it.
Let’s hope the physio can work their magic.
After meeting Jessimy, I drove to Dyserth to meet Chic Eleanor for lunch
She was in fine form, full of good humour and warmth,
When she says goodbye, she always hugs
And she never stops hugging until you do.
This always reminds me of this discussion of The Disney Rule
A good lesson for us all
Good luck at physio! I hope it helps.
ReplyDeleteThank you dearHeart x
DeleteHope you find out what is going on with your weak arm and get some relief, John. xo
ReplyDeleteAndrew about was asking the same question
DeleteHugs. Jxxx
ReplyDeleteRight back at ya x
DeleteSorry to hear about the arm issue. Let's hope you can get a good diagnosis and regain strength.
ReplyDeleteThank you dearHeart
DeleteGood luck with the physio. I LOVED the Disney Rule!
ReplyDeleteIt seems universally improved of
DeleteApproved of lol
DeleteWhat a lovely rule and, indeed, a lesson for us all. I grew up in a family of huggers and AMIL used to thank me for bringing hugging back into her life.
ReplyDeleteMost excellent for you to have found a therapy program that may help your weakened arm. Hope so!
Good thing choir doesn't depend on strong arms. :-)
Hugs!
But work does babs 🥲
DeleteI shall apply the Disney rule the next time you cross the Pennines - Bel Ami
ReplyDeleteI look forward to it my old friend
DeleteI have never heard of the "Disney rule" but that is very touching. I hope the mystery of the arm thing gets solved! You're not kidding about the NHS. I seem to get a different doctor every time I go.
ReplyDeleteI have had to bite my tongue several times these last two months …..
DeleteLove the Disney rule!
ReplyDeleteI hope the physiotherapist works wonders on your arm.
The Disney rule is rather moving, and is a lesson for all of us to pass it on….
DeleteHugging is an excellent elixir. Hope the physio helps.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too, I really do
DeleteI love the Disney rule, but what if both huggers know the rule? The hug might never end. Good luck at the physio.
ReplyDeleteThat’s the best sort of hug, it’s mine and Eleanor’s rule
DeleteHugs can be the best therapy.
ReplyDeleteThey are x
DeleteGreat news about physio. Hope all goes well. I love this hug clip. That’s the way I live!
ReplyDeleteMe too
DeleteAt least you've not been told it's all in your mind.
ReplyDeleteThat would really fuck me off
DeleteHoping the physio can work some magic on your arm. It's been too long now!
ReplyDeleteI love that Disney rule. I already apply it to a family member who is uncomfortable with physical contact. Just the briefest hug, after a warning that I'm going to do it. Seems to work! xx
I’m my experience hugging someone just that little longer than they want , is just what they needed
Deletegood luck with the arm - hope you get some useful info..... i'll trade your arm for my knee if you like? I like the hugging rule
ReplyDeleteTell me more about your knee, I have a painful one too
Deletebroken on sunday..... the break is usually associated with high impact .... typically car accidents...... so imagine everyone's surprise when i tell them my dog ran into me!!
DeleteNasty and painful
DeleteJessimy is a lovely name, is it a man or woman? You need not be embarrassed not to be able to lift things! Esp in a supermarket. Many of us cannot do that---I had to stop doing big weekly grocery shoppings bec I couldn't manage the labor of packing my reusable bags while the cashier looked on yawning and chewing her gum. And---firewood in June? Brrrr. Anyway, good for you to manage your health issues.
ReplyDeleteI don't come from a culture of hugging, it seems invasive to me. I''m sure my parents never hugged me even once. Took me years to get used to NYC air kisses...but I'm trying to do better, hug the kids and friends. [but I cringe inside].
It’s been cool in the evenings so I’ve lit a small cheerful fire most nights .
DeleteSounds like an all-around good day! A case manager, a physio appointment with someone specializing in shoulder & muscle injuries, and lunch with Chic Eleanor!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and head scratches to the Mary, Roger, Bun & Weaver!
Yes it’s not been a bad day , however I did get a speeding ticket for doing 26 miles an hour in a 20 mph zone whilst driving to the theatre
DeleteHere we can refer ourselves to Physio - it's very useful .
ReplyDeleteBeing nit-picky - CLERK? have you moved to the US?
Never hugged as a child - still find it hard but I try.
I’m a lazy speller x
DeleteThat's me and my son. We have some lovely long hugs. I'm sending one to you John xx
ReplyDeleteAnd I’m accepting it gladly
DeleteThe last time I was in a doc's office, the secretary commented: "We do not make things easy."
ReplyDeleteAnother med professional said: "Doctors nor patients are happy."
I hope the new physio appointment is helpful. It is a marathon to get anything done successfully.
Nobody hugs in my family. I guess it is what I am used to.
Disney has the right idea!
My parents were not huggers. My grandmother was.
DeleteHugs. We never get enough of them. An elderly cousin passed away suddenly last week. A friend who generally isn’t a hugger gave me a long good hug when I told her about this. It meant so much. Just a hug from someone who cares can be so comforting
ReplyDeleteI so agree
DeleteI don't get many hugs but when they happen they do make me feel better.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your physio.
Let’s all go out of our way to hug
DeleteI’m a natural hugger and a prolific one
I’d hug you long hard and with some Jewish Baba feeling
ReplyDeleteLee
And I’d hug you back as a gay uncle x
DeleteJohn, I’m so glad you advocated for yourself and will get physio. We call it PT here. I was amazed after one session that I felt so much better.
ReplyDeleteI am a BIG hugger! I love to hug and be hugged! Glorious! It makes me feel so good. I believe I was in my early twenties when I just started hugging those I loved. My parents and brothers followed along. If I meet someone new I ask if it’s ok first, but I do not remember being turned down . I look forward to giving you a giant hug in September.
Take excellent care of yourself. I hope you get answers about your arm soon.
Sending hugs and peace💙
Carol in Atlanta
I don’t ask verbally but I do hold my arms up and wait for the ok
DeleteA lady wouldn’t tell
ReplyDeleteHave you had scans on your arm/shoulder? . I don’t understand how g your NHS works but you can book your own appointment in Oz and the GP can send you for scans/X-rays and give you 5 discounted visits to a physio. You must be so frustrated and I hope you are better soon
ReplyDeleteI have asked for an ultrasound but nothing yet, I suspect the physio can do one
DeleteDid you say they ruled out stroke?
DeleteYes
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ReplyDeleteBefore we go on holiday, my wife is my case manager. She makes sure that I have got enough underpants and socks in it.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that that weakness persists and I hope that the experienced physio can help you to build up your strength in the affected arm or at the very least help you to understand what is going on.
Hoho x
DeleteThe Disney rule is good..plus it has been found that hugs need to be a minimum of 20 seconds to trigger feel good and relaxing hormones
ReplyDeleteHugs from afar.
ReplyDeleteOnly hug those who want to be hugged. I am not a hugger and, therefore, there are very few people I want to hug or I want to hug me. To console someone is a different matter but general day to day hugging…I will pass.
ReplyDeleteThat was sweet. What happens if both are Disney Rule huggers?
ReplyDeleteA long hug
DeleteI love that rule! I am a hugger, my family were not growing up but I am a natural at it. I guess it's the closeness. I hope your arm responds to physio, a weakness that cannot be adequately explained is a frustration.
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