Webmaster will be MIA for awhile - going to the Mayo Clinic

[Webmaster]

Howdy everyone,

You may, or may not, have noticed I havent been around as much. Well I am going to tell you all why.

First off, many of you know that I have had bad sciatic nerve pain for many years. It saps my engery and makes me a generally cranky bastard. It has also made it real hard to strap on 20lbs worth of gear and go run around and shoot people.

Well I got a fire lit under my bum lately and have been fighting to find out WHAT is wrong with me.

In the past I have tried surgery, cortozone shots, physical therapy, accupuncture, chiropractic, drugs, and just doing nothing. None of those things really helped. Well the drugs did - but they dont want me on them.

So in this recent bout, I have had a CT scan, and an MRI and talked with 4 nerosurgeons. For awhile I had a scare as they thought I had a Schwannoma - which is basically a tumor on a nerve sheath in your spine. But it turns out its most likely a harmless cyst filled with spinal fluid. (isnt medicine fun).

Anyway - no one knows what is wrong with me. They have eliminated some of the nastier things it could be though - so thats good. I have a couple more test they can do to see how the nerves in my body acutally work.

All of this leads up to me going to the Mayo Clinic. I am going to the one in Rodchester, MI. It is suppposed to be the BEST hospital for neuro science in the world. If any one can figure out why I hurt its these guys!

So - being that we at AO have been through so much I thought I would just share some of my private life. I have already mentioned it to some of the people in the chat room.

I leave April 20th and I dont know how long I will be gone (a few days to a week probably).

Also - when I get back, I will work on making AO a bit more home like. I think that Rich just used the default settings when upgradding AO. I kinda like the layout, but I should be able to go in and change the colors etc to make it a bit more like the old AO. Hopefully I will be out of pain and can sit down and stay up late to get it done for you all.

So - wish me luck and Ill post when I know more!

[Cryer]

Hope they fix ya right!

Good luck man, and get well soon! ;)

[jdev]

hope all will be well webby. get better and fixed soon!

[oldsoldier]

Webby, hope they find the reason for your crankiness!!! Of course, then we will all suspect you've been replaced by your nice twin...




Good luck ,get well soon ;)

[Tobe2be]

good luck webby.

[Thordic]

Good luck, Webby, we'll miss your flowing locks.

[1stdeadeye]

Hope they heal you up real good! ;)

Seriously though good luck. Maybe you can have them remove the stick up your bum while your there! :p

Did you ever check out NIH? The best research facility for medicine in the US!!! (http://www.nih.gov/)

[Bolter]

good luck man! Get well soon. :D

[Mag Master 04]

come back to us rockin dude :cool:

dont give 'em too much hell ;)

[Banshee23]

Good luck, hope everything goes well :)

[datapimp69]

hye webbie,

that is just down the road from me and a bunch of other AO'ers.

if you are stuck in the hospital and want someone to sumggle in a nice cheese bugger or just stop by and chat for a while, let us know, and at least one of us will be right over.

oh and good luck,

from all us MI AO'ers

[Mango]

I hope they figure out whats wrong webby. Good luck out there.

[ZSigErik]

Good luck man, everything will tunr out well!

From another MI AOer

[fire1811]

take care man
good luck

[hitech]

Sorry to hear about your nerve problems. I know what that's like. My wife is having severe sciatic nerve issues (from being pregnant). At one point she couldn't even move her leg (couldn't stand or walk). I hope they find the problem and fix it. Living in pain sucks! Good luck and have a speedy recovery.

[Torbo]

good luck, i hope all goes well for you

[MicroMiniMe]

I hope your going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. It really is a world class hospital. Many foreign dignitaries go there for treatment. Good luck, they'll treat you right and get to the bottom of your problems. They commonly cover the cost of treatment for rare illnesses/disorders insurance doesn't to gain new research.

[insixdays777]

many prayers!!!!!!!!

[Caffiend]

Best of luck Webmaster. Like MicroMiniMe said, MANY dignitaries go there, it truly is a world class hospital. There's a paintball place a few miles north of Roch so if you're jonesin for some paintball, it's there. Not sure when they open back up though. Also, there's an indoor place up near the Twin Cities, I think that's about 2 hours away. Best of luck.

[TraXeR]

Best wishes webby! I hope you get the help you need! My prayers are with you!

[Wrathchild]

Good luck man. As Data said, if you need anything from us MIAOers, just let us know.

We'll miss you in the Chat.

[Tyger]

Hope the Mayo work for ya, they'e some good people.

And if you're up to it, mail me, I'll get you in touch with the local paintballers. :)

Be well.

-Tyger

[robertjuric]

Hope I dont sound like I have a bad outlook or anything.

But didn't Hemingway have a few visits at the Mayo Clinic? (We just got done covering him in English)

But good luck, and best wishes.

[Doobie]

best of luck and get well soon Mister!
:D

[shartley]

Good luck. I hope all goes well.

I guess I did get on your last nerve………… :eek:

;) :cool:

[SpongeBobSquarePants]

Good luck webby, those guys will take good care of you. I hope it is a minor problem they all just looked over and they can get you back up and on your feet in no time. Good luck man!

[Xyxyll]

Good luck man... come back healed!

[TigerMan]

Good luck to you and I hope you get a good diagnosis. Hopefully everything will work out for the best.

[Blazingace]

Good luck Webby. Hope they get ya fixed up. Life without PB is like life without.............damn no analogy. :D

[Army]

Shwew, and I thought I was in a tough place!

Take care Steve, my long distance prayers are with you and Annette.

Dave

[AGD]

Goog luck Steve we are rootin' for ya!

From everyone at,

AGD

[breg]

Get better!

The Mayo Clinic does a wonderful job of helping people do that!

[Gabriel]

good luck and take care.

[The Frymarker]

Hey Webby,


All the best, I pray for a speedy recovery. We need you here :)

[the electrician]

some people will use any excuse........... ;)

no seriously though, don't let it get you down, not for one second. you figure out what's wrong with you and kick it in the butt. trust me, attitude IS half the battle.

the Mayo clinic is a great place, they'll get you fixed up.

hurry up and get back here.

[funkmunky56]

so, is it Michigan, or Minnesota?!?! inquiring minds need clarification... --Funk

[Creative Mayhem]

Good luck yo ya Webhead! Take care of yourself, we will be here when you get back. Lucky you huh? ;)

[Fred]

so, is it Michigan, or Minnesota?!?! inquiring minds need clarification... --Funk

Yes... MI or MN...

Regardless, good luck, we're pullin for ya!

---Fred

[SpecialBlend2786]

take care dude, get well soon!

[Webmaster]

Thanks for the welll wishes. I leave to day. And - er - its Minnesota. But thanks to all the offers from the Michigan AOers!

If I get online access I will try to post an update when I can. If not I may call Rob and let him know if theres any news.

Thanks again and Ill be back!

[Creative Mayhem]

Thanks for the welll wishes. I leave to day. And - er - its Minnesota. But thanks to all the offers from the Michigan AOers!

If I get online access I will try to post an update when I can. If not I may call Rob and let him know if theres any news.

Thanks again and Ill be back!


Good luck, looking forward to your return. Let's hope the place doesn't go to hell without you here ;)

[cphilip]

Any update Steve? Hows your spirits and your Nurse chasing going?