The steroid shots in the facet joints didn’t help a bit. Now what? I reviewed the next option—nerve ablation—in the previous post. If that is not successful, and perhaps in lieu of nerve ablation, we may try a surgically inserted pump which dispenses medication internally on a schedule. Meanwhile, I am loving each day. Today has [...]
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Posted in Family Blessings, tagged Family joys on December 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
. . . a healthy, Happy New Year! Pictured above you will see our 2 new family members gained in the last 3 weeks: Baby Mia born on 12/11/11 to Adam and Tracy Valentine, and our new son-in-law, Sanmi, who married our daughter, Martina on 12/30/11. Congratulations to the Valentines, and to Mr. and Mrs. Sanmi Adesokun. [...]
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