I loved detecting in the 80;s but had to get away from it due to the kids coming along,, and not having alot of free time,, fast forward to about a year and ahalf ago,, I started to get sick almost on a daily basis,, back pain,, stomach issues,, sinus problems,, actually had 3 sinus surgerys ina 3 month span,, after seeing more specilist then i care to remember,, we saw a immunoogist who did some testing on my immune system and said mine is pretty well wiped out,, no one knows how this happens,, but it does,, so monthly I have to get infused with Immunoglobin antibodies to the tune of 5000 dollars a infusion,, thankfully insurance picks up most of the cost,, along with thsis problem,, I developed Sygrojns syndrome,, it casues dry eyes dry mouth,, digestive problems,, and extreme fatigue,, along with joint and muscle pain like you cant believe,, I;m on treatment for that,, but it takes 3 to 6 months for the meds to kick in,, My eyes and mouth will alawys be dry,, theres no cure for it,, back in the spring,, I tried detecting every day,, and did pretty good,, but now that the heat is on s,, I cant get out like i want to,, its a struggel to just try to go to work,, Its tough to not be able to enjoy the things you once loved,, I miss fishing with my sons,, I cant stand in the cold water and trout fish,, the joint pain becomes to much, it also affects some finger movement,, so it makes it hard to even try and tie a hook on,, even when i can metal detect,, I have to wear gloves as to not pick up any fungal infections from the ground,, I used to love making a saturday my yard day,, just spedning the day in the yard,, cutting grass,, doing repairs,, and just being out in the Lords creation,, now its hard to have to sit on the porch and watch my dear wife cut the grass,, my sons helping ou when they can,, ,, for a man it almost the ultimate humiitation,, watching others do what you cant do anymore,, I;m not asking for pity,, becasue it is what it is,, I didnt ask for this but I have it,, and I dont know why I was chosen to get it,, but like I said it is what it is,, I lost my faith for a while and even went so far as to remove the cross from my neck,, my wife said I cant believe you just did that,, I told her,, God isnt showin me any mercy,, so why should I acknowledge Him,, I kept that attitude for almost a month and knew I had a bad decision,, the other night I put my Cross back on and asked forgiveness for straying,, He knew I would be back,, and it doesnt matter to him what shape I;m in,, he welcomed me back with open arms,, I dont know where this illness is going to take me,, I read this forum and think,, Man,, I wish my health was good enough to get out there and just bang the ground dy in and day out,, but If my MD days are over,, if was a great ride,, and if my health improves,, I ;ll take those short hour trips and be thankfull,,
Sorry this is so long,, but I guess I just had to write and vent a bit,,,,, GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Sorry this is so long,, but I guess I just had to write and vent a bit,,,,, GOD BLESS YOU ALL