Healing Animals
Harrison, I am sorry for your loss.
I think all living things, especially the animals we live with, are connected to our energy and can sense changes. I know my dog, who is a herding dog and not overly affectionate, preferring to sleep on the floor and play with other dogs, has done a complete about face d/t my situation. When I began to deteriorate with increased pain several months ago, he did not leave my side, would rest his head on my shoulder when I was lying down, and was completely in tune with when I needed him for comfort just hanging out with me on the couch. He was not like this before my increased pain and symptoms started. I have had a tough road with this emotionally, physically, mentally, and financially, etc, like most of us have had on this site, but having his comforting, unconditional show of concern and caring has made it just a little easier to bear. I love my dog!
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"Lizard"
Love hiking, biking, anything outdoors. 2005 dx with cervical DDD and radiculopathy, given PT, NSAIDs. Back to regular lifestyle with very few problems until March 2011, hyper extension of neck created the "straw that broke camel's back". C5-6 and C6-7 herniation with compression of the spinal cord. Pain between shoulder blades and mild numbness down L>R arm. No conservative options-only surgery per NS x 3. S/P 2-level ADR surgery with Mr. Nick Boeree in England Aug 31, 2011.
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