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    Posted: 14 August 2009 at 1:57pm
Antiphospholipid Syndrome is what I have, or so they tell me.
I need to be on Coumadin, (anti-coagulants),  for the rest of my life to prevent more blood clots...strokes, heart attacks, embolisms, etc...

So, I'm a bleeder...and I need to avoid things that might make me bleed...and that includes banging my head even with a helmet...
I guess they can't make me stop racing, but...

Of course I haven't asked Amy's opinion yet....Wink
That should be fun...

Sh!t....gonna be along winter....

Not looking for anyone here to tell me what to do...just needed to vent a bit...

Gettin' old sucks...Angry

Later,
Bob


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Vent away! We are all to listen.
Good Luck! 
"Well remember what you said because in a day or two I'll have a witty and blistering retort. You'll be devastated then I promise" Calvin
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 Bob,
 Your life means more then riding a bike. Sell the bike and get a car. See you at the track.
 
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been on cumiden 10 years race every week allmost   top gas bike  you only bleed a little longer then before  have fun youl be fineYES!
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Thats a tough call Bob....
I'm just real sorry that you are having to make it at all.
I was taking to a guru, who was spittin' out some who do, and this hoodoo was no voodoo..... but a blessing in disguise
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I say F-EM!
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I'm a so-called "bleeder" too since a few months ago. Doctor's nurse  mentioned same thing about not doing anything that could cause me to bleed after explaining the medicine I would be on. Not even to get a scratch. Good luck on that one I told her...work in a factory and it's going to happen...fact of life. Well...asked doctor during check-up later  about racing bikes and he said that I would be fine and would only bleed a little longer and a little easier but as long as I don't play with running chain-saws, etc. I would be fine. He said it would be fine to race the bike. I just try to be careful but have noticed I do bleed easier and it lasts a little longer but that's all. I am getting bike back together now so I can at least get in some racing this year.
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Originally posted by Fasthouse

Thats a tough call Bob....
I'm just real sorry that you are having to make it at all.
 
Bob, that is exactly how I feel as well.
My signature was the same as Fasthouse's signature but then he changed it to some hoodoo voodoo stuff!
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Originally posted by et999

I'm a so-called "bleeder" too since a few months ago. Doctor's nurse  mentioned same thing about not doing anything that could cause me to bleed after explaining the medicine I would be on. Not even to get a scratch. Good luck on that one I told her...work in a factory and it's going to happen...fact of life. Well...asked doctor during check-up later  about racing bikes and he said that I would be fine and would only bleed a little longer and a little easier but as long as I don't play with running chain-saws, etc. I would be fine. He said it would be fine to race the bike. I just try to be careful but have noticed I do bleed easier and it lasts a little longer but that's all. I am getting bike back together now so I can at least get in some racing this year.
Sucks to get old.
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i wouldnt stop living just so you can get older and die hell no run till you can't move-if you get killed doing it then you go down in a blaze of glory
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the idea is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body ,but to slide in sideways totally worn out yelling **ck what a ride
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ApproveMy Docs( Lots of them!) told me as long as I can do things I love,  and things that make me feel good---THEN THAT'S WHAT I SHOULD DO.....Of course, not to be stupid or endanger others, but "Better to burn out, than to Rust away"...........Good Luck,  and Hang in there......
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Originally posted by damian2489

the idea is to not arrive at the grave in a well preserved body ,but to slide in sideways totally worn out yelling **ck what a ride


I'm with you 100% on that one!  
Let those who ride decide.
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Bob, check this one out.....
IMPRESSION:
  There is a large right paracentral-medial  foraminal disc herniation at C5-C6 and a smaller right paracentral disc herniation at C6-C7. There is also disc material bridging these two levels, traveling down the right lateral recess. It is unclear whether this represents extrusion with superior migration from the C6-C7 level or an extrusion with inferior migration from the C5-C6 level. The disc material impinges on the right C6 and C7 nerve roots.

The only thing I'm sure of is that it's really uncomfortable, all the time.
I can already hear the response from the dr. when I tell him what my hobby is and ask when I can start racing again.
I may be walking  around  with you taken pictures this summer.Cry

Bill

ps       Looks like I may have to change my signature line.
Let those who ride decide.
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Dang Bill...what happened?

Hope it's fixable...hate to think of you on the sidelines....
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bob im in maine i could use some pit help-im not rich but i would pay your way in-sherwood
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Get well soon Bill, Isley and I are gonna need a driver to Pomona this year!

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bill, i'll probably need some of your pain medication.  my back will be killing me from carrying steve.
At the starting line watching steve get in the cooler
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I like your new signature at the bottom. (thats why you have a cooler with wheels)
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simple solution if the Dr doesnt ask , dont tell ,,,, most imoprtantly do what makes you smile
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