Topic: Riding with injuries or disabilities?? (Read 6354 times)

JCZ · « **on:** November 02, 2004, 10:57:05 PM »

Reading somewhere else, about back problems that somebody has got me to wondering........how many of us are riding with injuries, old or new?

You guys have all read enough on my accident in May....metal plate in my jaw, in my left upper arm and lower left leg and metal rods all through my pelvis.

But back in 1987 I had back surgery and had two discs removed. I've had back problems every since.....off and on.

Back in 1977 I had my spleen removed after being shot and stabbed. That was back when I was doing dirty deeds dirt cheap and livin a different kind of life style.

naitram · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2004, 08:51:48 AM »

i ride with persistent back pain, i would have it even if i wasn't riding, have scoliosis and i'm sure the long trips on 2 wheels doesnt help, but i can't give it up

mfgreen · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2004, 10:08:01 AM »

Living with a herniated disc from a bike accident May 08,2003 has changed quite a few things. Constant migraine type of headache, numbness in both arms and hands, and a restriction of lifting nothing more than 10 lbs. has changed the routine but not the enjoyment for me.

Gettinold · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2004, 07:33:05 PM »

ARE YOU DOING ANY KIND OF REHAB [smiley=nixweiss.gif] IM AGREAT BELEIVER IN WEIGHT TRAINING FOR ALL TYPES OF INJURIES & PAIN RELEIF [smiley=bigok.gif]

mfgreen · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2004, 08:35:05 PM »

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ARE YOU DOING ANY KIND OF REHAB [smiley=nixweiss.gif] IM AGREAT BELEIVER IN WEIGHT TRAINING FOR ALL TYPES OF INJURIES & PAIN RELEIF [smiley=bigok.gif]

Got an entire regimen from the doctors. Doctors are looking at surgery, still.
Mike

Jock · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2004, 08:35:08 PM »

See if you can believe this one and IT'S TRUE...I have a friend who has been riding for 35+ years and experienced the following.

As he was turning a corner in the mountains of TN, a COW got loose due to a gate being open and crossed the road. Since he was riding at 45mph and turning the curve where the cow was, he hit the rear quarter of the cow and when into the ditch. The cow was fine, however the rider suffered injuries. After four months, he will be taking his first ride since the event after Thanksgiving.

Bottom Line - To hell with cars, watch out for those COWS! They do not move as quickly and have a mind of their own.

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JCZ · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2005, 10:56:44 PM »

There's more of you guys hobbling around from injuries and disabilities than just two or three of us..........come on MFG and Dallas and all you others holding out, tell us about your situations.

By the way, I hope both of you guys are doing progressively better.

LBI-DTW · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2005, 01:04:08 AM »

Ok,
Back in my fun days, I had a few broken bones from riding.
Left leg broken twice. After about hour or two of riding I have a slight problem get off
the bike from the left side... cant seam to get the leg over the seat... No problem just get off from the right side.
left and right wrist broken
Left and right shoulder dislocated.
Not sure of how many concussions.
fingers all both hands and right thumb.
I did a little bit of pro racing in my hay days in the dirt.
Life Threating NO Way
Let's not talk about my pride.
Damn Kids Anyways.

It was fun up until some young stud makes pass on you over a jump and he is 10 feet over my head.
I was 30 years old at the time.
I knew it was time to quit and I did that same heat.
I packed up the van and told my wife at the time I am done. I have not been on a dirt bike after that.
Stopped riding after that for a few years.
So now I start my day with pill or two.
That's it.

hd-dude · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:26:34 PM »

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There's more of you guys hobbling around from injuries and disabilities than just two or three of us..........come on MFG and Dallas and all you others holding out,

Twolanerider · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:57:39 PM »

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I'll be down for about 6 weeks minimum but hopefully will still get to do some riding this summer.

Sorry to hear about the down time and the upcoming surgery Dude. Perhaps if you explain to he surgeon and physical therapist that you have "special needs" they'll fashion you an upper body cast that will support the shoulder and point your hand toward the handlebar?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:59:13 PM »

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You guys have all read enough on my accident in May....metal plate in my jaw, in my left upper arm and lower left leg and metal rods all through my pelvis.

JC, this is completely off of any bike related topic. But I just thought of something. With all the hardware how the hell do you get through an airport?

Cannibus_Man · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2005, 01:01:48 AM »

I was diagnosed with viral optic neuritis about 2 yrs ago in my left eye.The doctor said
it was highly unlikely it would spread to the other eye. i asked how I could catch something like that and he said that some people are suseptable to certain viruses and others arent. Welp after about 1 1/2 years of being basically blind in my left eye i had got used to it and decided to get my bike...my right eye was perfect 20/20
Then two weeks after i got my bike i contracted it in my right eye also. My doctor immeadiatly put me on a regiment of solu medrol (optic steroids) and I actually got some of my vision back in my left eye.but my right eye deteriorated bad ..i feel like im lookin through a straw and what i see is blurry at that. my visual field is horrible but slowly improving.i now have glasses to help with the vision i have left..I'm just glad i wasnt diagnosed with multiple scorosis or diabetes here is a link to best describe what i see http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/opticneuritis.html

Twolanerider · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2005, 01:21:44 AM »

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I was

Cannibus_Man · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2005, 01:47:29 AM »

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Do the meds offer the chance of continued recovery?

actually

spydglide · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2005, 07:50:24 AM »

Cannibus, I too have Optic Neuritis (along w/ Glaucoma and recently diagnosed Cataracs). I also have trouble w/ vision riding, esp. at night. The glare from any other lights is terrible, also dealing w/ rain is difficult. My vision doesn't seem to have deteriorated as much as yours though. My Doc didn't say it was virus caused, are there other types? I also notice that my general condition such as being well rested vs. tired has a drastic effect on how well I see at any given time. This is limiting my hours in the saddle on trips now. That and daylight. I'm interested in hearing how you progress, so keep us informed. Hope to meet you in the Valley if you attend. spyder

hd-dude · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:55:56 AM »

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Sorry to hear about the down time and the upcoming surgery Dude.

JCZ · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2005, 10:02:56 AM »

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I had a motorcyle accident back in 97 where I dislocated my shoulder. I also placed ice hockey during this time (yes, ice hockey in California). After months of rehab I dislocated the shoulder two more times on the ice. In 98 i had sugery to repair the tendons and the tear in my rotator. The shoulder has never fully recovered and having recently been seeing the docs a recent MRI has shown about a 1 inch tear in the rotator, (same tear as before)

Dallas · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2005, 04:21:59 PM »

I picked up my red SEEG on November 5th rode it 370 miles.
We had bad weather all week and I was looking forward to a ride on sunday, saturday night I made a new cd mix for the ride. Sunday morning was cold and a little icey.
I had a bulb in the car for the one of the lights on the roof. Spot lights on the roof that over lookthe yard. I hastly ran up the ladder changed the bulb. I was at the top and dropped one of the screws. I asked my girl to picked it up when she was under the latter it started coming down.
I fell about 20 or 25 feet onto pavement. Iwas medivaced to a trama center.
They thought I might be parilized. I wasn't but I crushed my hip.
To make a long story short, my first thought laying there in the driveway was to call the dealer and sell the bike. My girl wouldn't and I am so glad. My third operation is April 11th. There is a 98% chance I'll walk by May 11th. It has been the hardest thing I have ever gone through in my life.
The first thing I will do is take a trip through Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
My goal is the end of May.
Can anyone image losing there abilty to walk. That is losing your freedom in so many ways.
Looking forward to riding that bike has keep me going.
Appreciate any prays on April 11th.
RIDE LONG AND FAR!!!
MIKE

spydglide · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2005, 04:31:52 PM »

Dallas, sorry to hear of your accident. I'll send you some prayers for the upcoming operation. Yes, we do tend to just bop along taking a lot for granted day in and day out. Thanks for sharing your status and keep thinking positive about when your gonna ride that bike again. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

hd-dude · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2005, 04:32:20 PM »

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Good luck with that Jim.

hd-dude · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2005, 04:33:51 PM »

Dallas;
I hope all goes well for you, We'll trade prayers!! Keep thinking about that first ride after you get well. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Cannibus_Man · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:42:14 PM »

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My Doc didn't say it was virus caused, are there other types?

my doctor is just monitoring my vision at this point.He wants to do a genetic test to see if what i have is lebers hereditary optic neuropothy (LHON).
it was strange how all happened to me. i had congestion for about two weeks prior to
my visual perifery just getting darker and darker very rapidly..over the course of a week
or so. then two years later it happened again,but i was more aware of what was happening so i rushed to the emergency and went on steroids.(not the kind that makes ya look like hulk hogan) shucks lol

spydglide · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:49:58 PM »

If the diagnosis of LHON is substantiated, what's the suggested treatment regime? [smiley=confused.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2005, 09:57:24 PM »

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Can anyone image losing there abilty to walk.

Cannibus_Man · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2005, 10:01:45 PM »

no cure... best of luck. eat right.,exercise don't drink, smoke etc...

spydglide · « **Reply #25 on:** March 17, 2005, 10:06:53 PM »

Yeah, that's what I thought. But at least you live out there in the state that allows medicinal cannibus prescriptions, huh? I've noticed that my symptoms get worse when I get fatigued, like riding all day. Vision starts deteriorating just as you start riding into the night w/ glare of headlights, less light, etc. And, like you say, stopping for happy hour will only make it worse. damn, no fun at all. [smiley=furious.gif]

Dallas · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2005, 01:23:13 AM »

I was never in a hospital before this. I worked out at the gym and played basketball everyday. Doctor said I probably won't play basketball again, we'll see. Anyway I was healthy and this helped. I also dropped some weight, always a positve.
Around Christmas time when I was in pretty bad shape, I called JC we talked for a while on the phone,
what a great guy... I'm glad to hear your doing well.
When an obstacle like this happens it really does change you. I appreciate everything so much more. I realize how lucky I was and how much I had. You Know?

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