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Title: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 30, 2016, 09:43:51 PM
A couple of weeks ago I developed a sore neck so I went to the doc and he reckoned it was swelling so gave me painkillers and put me on a course of acupuncture. (This didn't really fix me up)

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About a week ago I was using my right arm to push myself up out of bed and was struck by a pain through the shoulder into the base of my neck (OUCH) :eek
Ever since then I have had intermittent pain shooting through my shoulder and right arm (quite painful and can be brought on by any movement I make even just walking :||||)
Oh and the neck pain has also gotten worse :fp

So the doc sent me to get an MRI (I only just fit in the damn little tube >:())
Anyway the results have come in...

Large Syringohydromyelia at C6/7

(Syringohydromyelia is a disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, can expand and elongate over time, destroying the spinal cord. The damage may result in pain, paralysis, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, and extremities.)

The doc has referred me to a neurosurgeon at the Hospital and I am waiting to hear from them :well :well :well

So as a result of this I'm not riding the bike (Well I have ridden twice during these 2 weeks, just down the road and back... So hard to stop riding :'() and I'm off work until this is fixed.

Anyway I just thought I'd let my OzSTOC family know whats going on with me and why I won't be seen out on the bike for a while.

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Brock on July 30, 2016, 10:17:15 PM
Now thats just not on.

One hopes that the witch doctors fix you soon, after all cant have you not riding.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 30, 2016, 10:20:40 PM
Now thats just not on.

One hopes that the witch doctors fix you soon, after all cant have you not riding.

My thoughts exactly  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Sabie on July 30, 2016, 10:32:12 PM
Oh no Shiney..... Please be OK, I hope all will be well, fingers crossed for good news and positive thoughts sent your way big time.......
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 30, 2016, 10:35:32 PM
Oh no Shiney..... Please be OK, I hope all will be well, fingers crossed for good news and positive thoughts sent your way big time.......

Thanks mate :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Biggles on July 30, 2016, 10:38:36 PM
Seriously bad sheet!  Prayers for your complete recovery, and soon.     :phone   You know- telephone to glory, always answers etc    :thumb
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 30, 2016, 10:43:37 PM
Seriously bad sheet!  Prayers for your complete recovery, and soon.     :phone   You know- telephone to glory, always answers etc    :thumb

Thanks Biggles :hatwave
I just hope to get in to see the neurosurgeon sometime soon so I can find out what he recommends as the fix.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Biggles on July 30, 2016, 10:46:10 PM
Reading the Wikipedia entry, it seems surgery will be required, but the success rate appears to be very good.
Looks like it needs attention sooner rather than later.
 
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 30, 2016, 11:03:44 PM
Reading the Wikipedia entry, it seems surgery will be required, but the success rate appears to be very good.
Looks like it needs attention sooner rather than later.
 

That is my understanding also :think1 :think1 :think1
I would just like to hear from a specialist as to how bad a "Large Syringohydromyelia" actually is and how soon the operation needs to be done. (The possibility of the spinal cord being destroyed and/or paralysis has me a little concerned >:())

As you said it appears that surgery ultimately has to be done so it would also be nice to know how soon this can be done and how soon I can go back to work (or more importantly how soon I can get back on the bike :thumb)
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Gadget on July 30, 2016, 11:08:10 PM
Geez mate, don't do things by halves. All the best and a speedy recovery.

I might have to break my "no more bikes" rule and take yours for a spin. :grin

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Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 30, 2016, 11:14:52 PM
Geez mate, don't do things by halves. All the best and a speedy recovery.

I might have to break my "no more bikes" rule and take yours for a spin. :grin

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Thanks mate :hatwave

And if it will get you back on a bike (Even just for a short ride) I'd be happy for you to take my :wht13 for a spin :thumb
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Wild Rose on July 31, 2016, 12:42:46 AM
Best of luck Shiney for a speedy recovery  :thumb
Remember your OzSTOC mates are there if you need them   :like
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 12:52:47 AM
Best of luck Shiney for a speedy recovery  :thumb
Remember your OzSTOC mates are there if you need them   :like

Thanks Leo :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: alans1100 on July 31, 2016, 12:59:13 AM
Not good - hope all works out for you
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Jdbiker on July 31, 2016, 01:12:10 AM
Get well soon Shiney :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 01:31:34 AM
Not good - hope all works out for you

Thanks Alan :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 01:34:46 AM
Get well soon Shiney :hatwave

Thanks JD :hatwave


I'm off to bed now, just took some more painkillers and I'll see how I go.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Crocman on July 31, 2016, 06:07:06 AM
What a pain in the neck this is lets all hope your up and recovering soon take care mate.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: ST2UP on July 31, 2016, 07:02:28 AM
All the very best thoughts from us Shiney, keep the family posted  :-++



Chris & Pockey  :KissBlow
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: StinkyPete on July 31, 2016, 07:18:50 AM
Best Wishes for a speedy resolution Shiney.   I am constantly amazed at the wonderful progress being made in medicine these days, whereby unidentified problems that would have caused serious harm a few decades ago can now be promptly found and successfully cured.  We live in a country where top class medical care is available to everyone.    You and Carol are in our thoughts and prayers.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:03:33 AM
What a pain in the neck this is lets all hope your up and recovering soon take care mate.

"What a pain in the neck this is" <-- Great pun :rofl :crackup  Thanks mate :grin :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:04:50 AM
All the very best thoughts from us Shiney, keep the family posted  :-++



Chris & Pockey  :KissBlow

Thanks guys, I'll make sure to update whenever there is any new information :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:10:30 AM
Best Wishes for a speedy resolution Shiney.   I am constantly amazed at the wonderful progress being made in medicine these days, whereby unidentified problems that would have caused serious harm a few decades ago can now be promptly found and successfully cured.  We live in a country where top class medical care is available to everyone.    You and Carol are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thanks Pete :hatwave
I'm fairly optimistic towards a positive outcome, as you say we have brilliant medical services in Australia and the advancements keep coming. (apparently the operation is now keyhole surgery which has reduced the risks quite a lot :thumbsup)
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:19:41 AM
 :crackup :rofl :crackup :rofl I just looked at the acupuncture pictures again... I really don't look happy about having 3" needles in my head :rofl

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/337c59b2d8c8de4751229c605cbae140.jpg)

It really didn't hurt or even annoy me but :think1 I may have been in a bit of pain at the time of the picture (Pain makes me unhappy so that was likely the reason :wink1)


Oh and I managed 4 hours sleep last night (the painkillers have doubled the amount of sleep I'm getting :thumbsup)
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Brian on July 31, 2016, 08:34:15 AM
I jus thought 'no one likes to come 4th' missing a podium finish ..........no one should or need to be in pain on a daily basis, I hope your wait for relief is brief and the surgery is a once in your lifetime requirement. Cheers Brian (ORSM)
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:40:03 AM
I jus thought 'no one likes to come 4th' missing a podium finish ..........no one should or need to be in pain on a daily basis, I hope your wait for relief is brief and the surgery is a once in your lifetime requirement. Cheers Brian (ORSM)

Thanks mate :hatwave
It is giving me a better understanding of what Carrol goes through every day with her Fibromyalgia at least :fp
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Bloodman on July 31, 2016, 08:43:05 AM
Best wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

Justin & Alison

 :blu13
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:57:01 AM
Best wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

Justin & Alison

 :blu13

Thanks guys :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: NTRebel on July 31, 2016, 09:07:59 AM
Know how you feel Shiney as i am currently a member of the no riding club as well. All the best and hoping for speediest of speedy recoveries for you as we can't have the master of how to's down. :dred11 :dred11 :dred11 :dred11

Cheers Paul.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Chops on July 31, 2016, 09:14:41 AM
All the best Shiney ..get well soon mate
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 09:16:16 AM
Know how you feel Shiney as i am currently a member of the no riding club as well. All the best and hoping for speediest of speedy recoveries for you as we can't have the master of how to's down. :dred11 :dred11 :dred11 :dred11

Cheers Paul.

Thanks mate :hatwave
I don't think I'll be able to do up any How to's for a while :'(
But I do now have the time to finish off editing some video and upload it to my YouTube Chanel (https://www.youtube.com/user/daveshineyco (https://www.youtube.com/user/daveshineyco)) :thumbsup
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 09:17:09 AM
All the best Shiney ..get well soon mate

Thanks Chops :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: BigTed on July 31, 2016, 09:49:55 AM
Damn! Rest up and get well soon. Thinking if both you and Carol.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: ppopeye on July 31, 2016, 09:58:47 AM
We hope you get it sorted on the sooner side and a complete recovery. You are in our thought and prayers.
All the best mate.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 10:04:00 AM
Damn! Rest up and get well soon. Thinking if both you and Carol.

Thanks mate :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 10:04:34 AM
We hope you get it sorted on the sooner side and a complete recovery. You are in our thought and prayers.
All the best mate.

Thanks mate :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: STroppy on July 31, 2016, 10:53:29 AM
Just back from a week in the snow skiing, hope all goes well with the surgery Shiney and for a speedy recovery. Take care mate.

STroppy
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 11:12:35 AM
Just back from a week in the snow skiing, hope all goes well with the surgery Shiney and for a speedy recovery. Take care mate.

STroppy

Thanks STroppy :hatwave
Did you have fun skiing?
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Sabie on July 31, 2016, 01:03:38 PM
Hey Shiney, give us a call if you need anything mate, we're only an hour north remember. I don't know what I can help with but if there's anything, anything at all please call.

For now mate, sit back, relax, chill and de-stress. Get your mind right put on a positive outlook and let Carrol fuss over you as much as she wants.

Remember call me even if it's just to pop out for a coffee.......

Oh no Shiney..... Please be OK, I hope all will be well, fingers crossed for good news and positive thoughts sent your way big time.......

Thanks mate :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 01:41:07 PM
Hey Shiney, give us a call if you need anything mate, we're only an hour north remember. I don't know what I can help with but if there's anything, anything at all please call.

For now mate, sit back, relax, chill and de-stress. Get your mind right put on a positive outlook and let Carrol fuss over you as much as she wants.

Remember call me even if it's just to pop out for a coffee.......

Oh no Shiney..... Please be OK, I hope all will be well, fingers crossed for good news and positive thoughts sent your way big time.......

Thanks mate :hatwave

Thanks mate, I really appreciate it :-++ :-++ :-++  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: JuST Peter on July 31, 2016, 04:29:48 PM
Dave, what you have is not good at all, and I fervently hope and pray everything works out for you, and you're up, out and about quickly.
Cheers,
Peter
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Philbo on July 31, 2016, 04:39:33 PM
Get well soon Shiney.  We need you and we need more like you,
Phil
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: STeveo on July 31, 2016, 05:01:18 PM
Hope all goes well with the op and a speedy recovery.  :beer
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: PC on July 31, 2016, 07:03:26 PM
Hey Shiney.
  Hang in there bud in 2007 I had c5/c6 replaced then in 2012 they did c6/c7 
C5/c6 herniated and crushed my spinal cord nearly paralising me
I haven't looked back since it is amazing what these surgeons can do
In 2007 after surgery it was 4weeks flat on my back all up 12 weeks before back to full duty
The advance by 2012 was in hospital 22hrs. Back to full duty in 3 weeks and when I left hospital they said I could ride my bike as soon as I was comfortable wearing my helmet   I rode the bike before I Went back to work
   Peter
ps.  Your symptoms sound Identical to mine
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on July 31, 2016, 07:10:26 PM
  Heaps of sympathy mate. Kate says she has a small inkling of how you might be feeling. She hopes that you may have been prescribed Lyrica, as it was about the only thing that helped her with her nerve pain.
  Best wishes and we have our fingers crossed for a successful outcome. John & Kate.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:39:29 PM
Dave, what you have is not good at all, and I fervently hope and pray everything works out for you, and you're up, out and about quickly.
Cheers,
Peter

Thanks Peter :hatwave
Hopefully it all be fixed up soon (It's very hard not to ride the bike :wht13)

Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:40:00 PM
Get well soon Shiney.  We need you and we need more like you,
Phil

Thanks Phil :hatwave
Luckily there is a large group of people like me... :eek and they all like ST's :grin (Thanks again mate :thumb)

Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:40:38 PM
Hope all goes well with the op and a speedy recovery.  :beer

Thanks STeveo :hatwave
(And thanks for the :beer wishes ;-*)

Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:41:01 PM
Hey Shiney.
  Hang in there bud in 2007 I had c5/c6 replaced then in 2012 they did c6/c7 
C5/c6 herniated and crushed my spinal cord nearly paralising me
I haven't looked back since it is amazing what these surgeons can do
In 2007 after surgery it was 4weeks flat on my back all up 12 weeks before back to full duty
The advance by 2012 was in hospital 22hrs. Back to full duty in 3 weeks and when I left hospital they said I could ride my bike as soon as I was comfortable wearing my helmet   I rode the bike before I Went back to work
   Peter
ps.  Your symptoms sound Identical to mine

Thanks PC :hatwave
I'm glad the hear that surgery can be a fairly quick recovery time and that was back in 2012, so it might be even faster now days :thumbsup


Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 08:41:12 PM
  Heaps of sympathy mate. Kate says she has a small inkling of how you might be feeling. She hopes that you may have been prescribed Lyrica, as it was about the only thing that helped her with her nerve pain.
  Best wishes and we have our fingers crossed for a successful outcome. John & Kate.

Thanks guys :hatwave
I have indeed been prescribed Lyrica and have found it to be very helpful :thumbs
It's funny that you say that "Kate says she has a small inkling of how you might be feeling" because I was thinking that I now had a small inkling of how she must have been feeling.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on July 31, 2016, 08:47:10 PM
  Well here's hoping that you have a resolution as successful as Kate's has been. It’s amazing what they can fix these days.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on July 31, 2016, 09:09:41 PM
  Well here's hoping that you have a resolution as successful as Kate's has been. It’s amazing what they can fix these days.

It really is amazing and I'm sure the doctors will be able to fix me up when they can fit me in :thumbsup
(Hopefully they'll even do as good a job for me as they did for Kate :grin)
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Sicman on July 31, 2016, 11:30:48 PM
Been working all weekend Brother Shiney so just saw this - Bugga  :o Rest up well ready for the op so you can get back on it real soon :thumbsup  :think1 Oh and back on the bike too  :wht13 :rofl :whistle
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 01, 2016, 12:06:03 AM
Been working all weekend Brother Shiney so just saw this - Bugga  :o Rest up well ready for the op so you can get back on it real soon :thumbsup  :think1 Oh and back on the bike too  :wht13 :rofl :whistle

 :grin Thanks mate :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: spanner on August 01, 2016, 09:36:41 AM
hang in there big fella.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 01, 2016, 10:10:03 AM
hang in there big fella.

Thanks Spanner :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: richo on August 01, 2016, 10:17:51 AM
I hope all goes well for you.   I work for pain specialists and see some amazing results.  There is always something new coming down from medical researchers as well. 
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 01, 2016, 10:40:57 AM
I hope all goes well for you.   I work for pain specialists and see some amazing results.  There is always something new coming down from medical researchers as well.

Thanks richo :hatwave
It's really great to hear that you have witnessed some positive results :thumbsup
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Diesel on August 01, 2016, 01:02:10 PM
Get well soon mate - and hurry! Draco's gunna eat all the salt and pepper calamari on Bribie Island if you leave it too long!        :eek          ;-*
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 01, 2016, 01:39:28 PM
Get well soon mate - and hurry! Draco's gunna eat all the salt and pepper calamari on Bribie Island if you leave it too long!        :eek          ;-*

Thanks Diesel :hatwave
And another good reason to recover as soon as I can ;-*
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on August 01, 2016, 06:56:43 PM
Keep positive and all will go well all the onesie family wishes you well
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 01, 2016, 07:56:35 PM
Keep positive and all will go well all the onesie family wishes you well

Thanks Onesie and family :hatwave
I'm doing my best to remain positive and am succeeding so far (all the well wishes and support from OzSTOC really helps :thumbsup)

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: johnnyYTED on August 01, 2016, 08:50:39 PM
:dred11
 Shiney... mate,, farrrrk !! I hope they fix you up. cant have you not out there somewhere making people smile..
Wishing you all the best in what lies ( hopefully not permanently) ahead,,, 
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 01, 2016, 09:11:34 PM
:dred11
 Shiney... mate,, farrrrk !! I hope they fix you up. cant have you not out there somewhere making people smile..
Wishing you all the best in what lies ( hopefully not permanently) ahead,,,

Thanks Johnny, it should be just a little operation then I'll be all good :grin :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on August 01, 2016, 09:48:47 PM
  Shiney.... just a little op, then you'll be all good... from the time I collected Kate from the hospital, until she felt comfortable on the back of Scarlett... about 6 weeks  :cuss :cuss
  Maybe it was because it was Kate's lower back, it may not take you so long. Well here's hoping anyway.
   When it comes to selecting a great spinal surgeon... and all round good bloke... Dr Paul Licina from Spine Plus at the Bne Private Hospital, did a great job for Kate and she wouldn't hesitate to go back to him. Hope this helps. John & Kate. 
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 01, 2016, 10:40:15 PM
  Shiney.... just a little op, then you'll be all good... from the time I collected Kate from the hospital, until she felt comfortable on the back of Scarlett... about 6 weeks  :cuss :cuss
  Maybe it was because it was Kate's lower back, it may not take you so long. Well here's hoping anyway.
   When it comes to selecting a great spinal surgeon... and all round good bloke... Dr Paul Licina from Spine Plus at the Bne Private Hospital, did a great job for Kate and she wouldn't hesitate to go back to him. Hope this helps. John & Kate.

Thanks mate, I really won't know much until I see the neurosurgeon but I still hope that it wont be to long to recover from :thumbsup
However I guess it'll take as long it takes, and thanks for the doctor recommendation :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Grumpy on August 01, 2016, 10:55:05 PM
Sad to hear, but keep positive and you'll be out and about before you know it. All good vibes from way out here.



Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 12:12:04 AM
Sad to hear, but keep positive and you'll be out and about before you know it. All good vibes from way out here.

Thanks Grumpy :hatwave
I look forward to getting back on the bike :runyay
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: bobSTer on August 02, 2016, 08:52:42 AM
 :hatwave :hatwave

Shiney,
Hang tight mate- the road ahead may be a little tough but look on the bright side - an ST awaits your skills to control her.

Keep positive,

I ride

 :dred11 :dred11
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: WendyL on August 02, 2016, 09:06:50 AM
Shiney and Carrol, I've only just see this thread.  Sending positive thoughts for swift healing your way.  If there's anything I can do from all the way up here, please just yell!
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Marcus on August 02, 2016, 09:20:55 AM
WOW, just caught up... Thoughts are with you mate, take it easy.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 09:52:54 AM
:hatwave :hatwave

Shiney,
Hang tight mate- the road ahead may be a little tough but look on the bright side - an ST awaits your skills to control her.

Keep positive,

I ride

 :dred11 :dred11

Thanks bobSTer :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 09:55:09 AM
Shiney and Carrol, I've only just see this thread.  Sending positive thoughts for swift healing your way.  If there's anything I can do from all the way up here, please just yell!

Thanks Wendy, I appreciate the offer :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 09:56:59 AM
WOW, just caught up... Thoughts are with you mate, take it easy.

Thanks mate :hatwave
I'm doing my best to take it easy and not do to much (I don't want to do anything that will make it worse :thumb)
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: DBfive on August 02, 2016, 11:01:34 AM
Shiney

Bugger.... hopefully all goes well, certainly wishing you all the best.

Oh, and don't bother with the "How to........" video even if the surgeon offers to wear your headcam!

Cheers
DB5
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: ppopeye on August 02, 2016, 11:03:33 AM


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Bugger.... hopefully all goes well, certainly wishing you all the best.

Oh, and don't bother with the "How to........" video even if the surgeon offers to wear your headcam!

Cheers
DB5
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Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 12:02:56 PM
Shiney

Bugger.... hopefully all goes well, certainly wishing you all the best.

Oh, and don't bother with the "How to........" video even if the surgeon offers to wear your headcam!

Cheers
DB5

Thanks mate :hatwave

Now you've got me thinking... a "How to..." video sounds like an interesting idea ;-*

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 12:08:46 PM
Shiney

Bugger.... hopefully all goes well, certainly wishing you all the best.

Oh, and don't bother with the "How to........" video even if the surgeon offers to wear your headcam!

Cheers
DB5

 :like

Thanks mate :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Dick B "Yewie" on August 02, 2016, 12:28:10 PM
Just caught up with your news Dave. Not good but at least the prognosis sounds a little positive. Trust you to get something nobody has ever heard of!
We are thinking of you.
Cheers
Dick and Ros
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 04:07:11 PM
Just caught up with your news Dave. Not good but at least the prognosis sounds a little positive. Trust you to get something nobody has ever heard of!
We are thinking of you.
Cheers
Dick and Ros

Thanks guys :hatwave

Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Streak on August 02, 2016, 04:10:30 PM
jeez mate....hope it is a quick fix
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 04:13:11 PM
jeez mate....hope it is a quick fix

Thanks mate, me too :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on August 02, 2016, 08:38:59 PM
I AGREE its not nice to see the  :wht13 sitting there when WE could be out cruising and making noise  :well with both the  :wht13 and the  :blu13 "GET WELL SOON"
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 02, 2016, 09:17:15 PM
I AGREE its not nice to see the  :wht13 sitting there when WE could be out cruising and making noise  :well with both the  :wht13 and the  :blu13 "GET WELL SOON"

Thanks mate, and thanks for not rubbing in all the fun rides you go on :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Phil.S on August 04, 2016, 03:36:08 AM
Hope all goes well , I know what it's like to have neck pain I recently had a nerve block  injected into my neck at c3 to stop the neck pain , headaches and pain down both arms , if this doesn't hold then the only option is to have the vertebra fused, so all the best and here's  to a good result .
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: gaz on August 04, 2016, 10:56:33 AM
A couple of weeks ago I developed a sore neck so I went to the doc and he reckoned it was swelling so gave me painkillers and put me on a course of acupuncture. (This didn't really fix me up)

([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/6ec90ccaa469ef80552bd02a4e7f62b0.jpg[/url])   ([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/337c59b2d8c8de4751229c605cbae140.jpg[/url])

About a week ago I was using my right arm to push myself up out of bed and was struck by a pain through the shoulder into the base of my neck (OUCH) :eek
Ever since then I have had intermittent pain shooting through my shoulder and right arm (quite painful and can be brought on by any movement I make even just walking :||||)
Oh and the neck pain has also gotten worse :fp

So the doc sent me to get an MRI (I only just fit in the damn little tube >:())
Anyway the results have come in...

Large Syringohydromyelia at C6/7

(Syringohydromyelia is a disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, can expand and elongate over time, destroying the spinal cord. The damage may result in pain, paralysis, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, and extremities.)

The doc has referred me to a neurosurgeon at the Hospital and I am waiting to hear from them :well :well :well

So as a result of this I'm not riding the bike (Well I have ridden twice during these 2 weeks, just down the road and back... So hard to stop riding :'() and I'm off work until this is fixed.

Anyway I just thought I'd let my OzSTOC family know whats going on with me and why I won't be seen out on the bike for a while.

Cheers
Shiney


 :eek All the best Shiney ..get well soon mate  :wht13 :rockon
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 04, 2016, 12:17:49 PM
Hope all goes well , I know what it's like to have neck pain I recently had a nerve block  injected into my neck at c3 to stop the neck pain , headaches and pain down both arms , if this doesn't hold then the only option is to have the vertebra fused, so all the best and here's  to a good result .

Thanks mate :hatwave
And all the best for your own recovery :thumbs
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 04, 2016, 12:18:21 PM
A couple of weeks ago I developed a sore neck so I went to the doc and he reckoned it was swelling so gave me painkillers and put me on a course of acupuncture. (This didn't really fix me up)

([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/6ec90ccaa469ef80552bd02a4e7f62b0.jpg[/url])   ([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/337c59b2d8c8de4751229c605cbae140.jpg[/url])

About a week ago I was using my right arm to push myself up out of bed and was struck by a pain through the shoulder into the base of my neck (OUCH) :eek
Ever since then I have had intermittent pain shooting through my shoulder and right arm (quite painful and can be brought on by any movement I make even just walking :||||)
Oh and the neck pain has also gotten worse :fp

So the doc sent me to get an MRI (I only just fit in the damn little tube >:())
Anyway the results have come in...

Large Syringohydromyelia at C6/7

(Syringohydromyelia is a disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, can expand and elongate over time, destroying the spinal cord. The damage may result in pain, paralysis, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, and extremities.)

The doc has referred me to a neurosurgeon at the Hospital and I am waiting to hear from them :well :well :well

So as a result of this I'm not riding the bike (Well I have ridden twice during these 2 weeks, just down the road and back... So hard to stop riding :'() and I'm off work until this is fixed.

Anyway I just thought I'd let my OzSTOC family know whats going on with me and why I won't be seen out on the bike for a while.

Cheers
Shiney


 :eek All the best Shiney ..get well soon mate  :wht13 :rockon


Thanks Gaz :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Skip on August 05, 2016, 02:59:39 PM
Just checked in today, first time in a while apparently as I've just spotted this thread. All the best Shiney. Prayers for a positive outcome.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Kev Murphy on August 05, 2016, 04:04:58 PM
Chin up, Dave, wishing you all the best, hope you can get it sorted soon as. Gotta get you back on the bike before you forget how to ride!

 My own troubles are minor, the slash and stitch jobs are continuing tomorrow for me.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 05, 2016, 07:50:12 PM
Just checked in today, first time in a while apparently as I've just spotted this thread. All the best Shiney. Prayers for a positive outcome.

Thanks Skip :hatwave
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 05, 2016, 08:37:11 PM
Chin up, Dave, wishing you all the best, hope you can get it sorted soon as. Gotta get you back on the bike before you forget how to ride!

 My own troubles are minor, the slash and stitch jobs are continuing tomorrow for me.

Thanks Kev :hatwave

Good luck with the slash and stitch jobs tomorrow mate :thumbsup
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: StinkyPete on August 17, 2016, 06:51:21 AM
Best wishes to you and Carol and you sort out this problem.

I knew I'd seen you somewhere before.....   :grin
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Sicman on August 17, 2016, 08:57:07 AM
How goes it now Shiney? - Are you keeping the spirits up  :beer to keep your spirits up  ;-* :grin
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 17, 2016, 03:27:59 PM
Best wishes to you and Carol and you sort out this problem.

I knew I'd seen you somewhere before.....   :grin


 :crackup :rofl :crackup :rofl :thumbsup  I'm like a Bearded Shrek :thumb :grin
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on August 17, 2016, 03:31:14 PM
How goes it now Shiney? - Are you keeping the spirits up  :beer to keep your spirits up  ;-* :grin

I am indeed keeping my spirits up :beer :grin
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Sicman on August 17, 2016, 03:48:02 PM
Excellent  :rockon
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on October 25, 2016, 09:34:58 PM
It's about time I updated everyone...

A few weeks ago I woke up with no pain :rockon but this was a bit of a worry for me :think1 :think1 why would the pain just suddenly disappear (I thought something bad might be happening >:())
So off to the doc, he said I should just continue to take it easy and wait for the hospital to fit me in :fp

Well I got sick of waiting and asked for referrals to a few specialists (I eventually found one on the list that could fit me in :phone)
I went over everything with him and he reckons that I have most likely had the Syringohydromyelia since birth and that the pain was caused by a musculoskeletal injury :eek anyway he said that I could now return to work :thumbs

So today was my first day back and I'm feeling like my old self again :runyay
(That being said I'm still on the waiting list at the hospital as I want a second opinion just in case the first specialist is wrong... the risks are just too high to rely on one guys reckoning >:())

Anyway that's where I'm finding myself at this point in time, hoping everything stays fine :thumbsup


Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: alans1100 on October 25, 2016, 09:38:45 PM
Sounds good to me
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Jdbiker on October 25, 2016, 09:49:56 PM
That's good news Brother Shiney :thumbs
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: ST1100_GREG on October 25, 2016, 09:55:38 PM
Thinking good thoughts for you cobber. Kep the revs up. Don't stall on us :Hang on

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Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Scarlett Thunderbolt on October 25, 2016, 10:04:08 PM
Great news mate. Cheers, John & Kate.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Brock on October 25, 2016, 10:06:14 PM
That is so backwards Shiney.I guess you have been in pain for so long, that it felt normal.

Again backwards, its great you are going back to work, enjoy.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: johnnyYTED on October 25, 2016, 10:30:00 PM
 :dred11
Thats good news Shiney, its great to get back to earning your wage.  And sensible to stay on the hospital list for a second opinion... :o
I'd love to be told I'd be able to pass the stringent medical to get back to driving Coach Buses again, and earn a decent income..
So more time to be had back on your bike aslo I take it,,,  :thumb
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Biggles on October 25, 2016, 11:58:24 PM
Good to hear.  Odd the way these muscular/skeletal thingies work.  My back throws the occasional tantrum.  Here's hoping you get the all clear when the take the cowls off for the next inspection.
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Wild Rose on October 26, 2016, 02:59:21 AM
Great news Shiney  :thumb
Keep the fingers crossed  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Gadget on October 26, 2016, 07:27:28 AM
Woohoo :runyay

Cheers,
Gary

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Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on October 26, 2016, 08:48:01 AM
That's some good news Shiney.Take it easy and try not to get a sore neck looking at all the surveillance monitors  ;-*
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Abe on October 26, 2016, 01:08:24 PM
Great news Shiney  :thumb, but don't tell your lovely bride or you will have to start doing house work  :rofl
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: Shiney on October 26, 2016, 09:21:47 PM
Thanks everyone, I'm feeling good :thumbsup :runyay
It's awesome to be able to get out on the bike without having to worry about injuring myself (Well, any more then usual anyway :thumb :rofl)

Thanks again everyone,
I really appreciate the support of all my OzSTOC family
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Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: ppopeye on November 18, 2016, 03:43:16 PM
All the best Shiney. Hope and pray you will be back on deck very soon.


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Title: Re: Bad news for Shiney
Post by: gaz on December 03, 2016, 10:17:57 AM
 :thumbs :thumbsup :thumb ++ :clap :-++ :runyay