Tag Archives: sciatica

Pain & Dealing With It

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Alan

Pain…for me anyways…is literally a pain in the ass. I’ve been dealing with various symptoms of sciatica and back pain for many years and after so much of it, the idea of pain is really simply…how much can you deal … Continue reading →

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When Sitting (& Sh!%ting) Get To Be A Problem…

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Alan

So for 3 years or so, I’ve been working out, watching what I’m eating, doing my best to keep my sciatic nerve and back issues in check. Years ago, I had a herniated disc and my sciatic nerve got tweaked, … Continue reading →

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What The Heck…Sugar Pills?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Alan

I hate being sick. And it has been noted that MOST people also hate being sick. So when I say I hate being sick, this should not come as a surprise. Recently I have been “sick,” but not in a … Continue reading →

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A Letter To My Back Pain

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Alan

Dear Mr Sciatica, Hello there. How are you? I see you’ve decided to make a return visit after I thought I had gotten rid of you a little over 4 months ago. Look…I realize that you and I are gonna … Continue reading →

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Back To School & Other Matters

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Alan

August 18, 2011. Doomsday for some. A national holiday for others. In this case, the “some” are my kids and the “others” are my wife & I as today was the first day back to school for our school district! … Continue reading →

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Sciatica Sleep Schedule

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Alan

Just cause rainbows & beaches make me sleepy… So this week I’m in Atlanta Johns Creek, GA working the 93rd PGA Championship for CBS & Direct TV. I’m working in the Par 3 truck. What does that mean? It means … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Is Giving Me Ulcers

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Alan

Oh look…a happily insured family! Notice…MY family is NOWHERE to be seen! A few months ago, I wrote about the fact that Anthem, our long-time insurance company, would not insure me any longer because of my back issues from last … Continue reading →

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So Now I Know…

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Alan

Goodbye, my old friend. As I have been working out, trying to get into shape a little bit, working to make sure I lose some unwanted pounds and gain some much needed energy, there has always been a thought in the … Continue reading →

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