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First Lady Sidelined By Pinched Nerve
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ABC News Jon Garcia Reports: First Lady Laura Bush, one of the President's most faithful traveling companions, has cancelled her trip to Australia with him early next month because of a pinched nerve, White House officials announced Sunday.
Mrs Bush suffered the painful injury earlier this spring while she was hiking in Zion National Park in Utah, her spokeswoman, Sally McDonough, said.
"The nerve is in her neck area and it is uncomfortable," said McDonough. Asked if the First Lady was taking any medication for the pain, McDonough replied, "none that I'm aware of."
The First Lady has been undergoing physical therapy for the injury under the care of White House doctors. Though she was able to travel to Africa in June, those doctors now recommend Mrs. Bush sit this trip out because of the long hours of the flights to and from Australia, McDonough said. Mrs. Bush called the wife of Australian Prime Minister John Howard yesterday to send her regrets.
The White House had not disclosed the injury previously because it had not affected Mrs. Bush's public schedule. Until now.
McDonough says the doctors' recommendation to curtail travel applies only to long, international flights. Her regular domestic schedule should not be affected, she said.
President Bush is scheduled to visit Australia for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Sept 8 -9.
August 26, 2007 in Vote 2008: Democrats | Permalink | User Comments (9)
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Wow - a pinched nerve keeps her from doing her duties? The rest of us must work through a "pinched nerve". This is news, why??????
Posted by: TBurd | Aug 26, 2007 10:46:57 PM
Work through it? No, TBurd, the "rest of us" wisely seek medical attention and therapy.
Posted by: dks0442 | Aug 26, 2007 10:57:02 PM
I think I would prefer a pinched neck over having to sit by you know who for that long....
Posted by: mary | Aug 26, 2007 11:05:20 PM
Perhaps she was asked to run for president and she fainted.
Posted by: chicagopoetry | Aug 26, 2007 11:12:31 PM
The President's most faithful traveling companion. And there you have it. What this one will be known for. I'm upset with Laura. If she hadn't married him, nor stayed with him years ago when she shouldn't have after the twins were born, we might not be in the pickle we are. I'm redirecting some of my anger onto her now.
Posted by: Sandra | Aug 27, 2007 12:39:57 AM
The little people have to work through a pinched nerve and just hope it goes away some day. She's not one of the little people so it's okay for her to cancel her trip.
Posted by: Rod M | Aug 27, 2007 2:20:35 AM
I hope she has a speedy recovery and those who wish her ill never know what it is like. BTW a pinched nerve can cripple. It all depends on which nerve and to what extent it is damaged.
Posted by: Royce | Aug 27, 2007 12:40:54 PM
Sandra - your ignorance is profound; your inability to read apparently thorough. Please redirect your anger toward our enemies and not this family. They are a fantastic group of people who have set a wonderful example of decency for this nation. Prayers for Mrs. Bush's recovery, I'm sure she is disappointed that she is unable to accompany President Bush to Australia.
Posted by: freedom3earned | Aug 27, 2007 4:54:47 PM
We are all human, physically and otherwise. A pinced nerve is one where the foramen has narrowed (among other causes) and that produces all kinds of symptons, including profound,sickening, and often severe pain.Give her a break.
Posted by: Suzanne M G | Aug 30, 2007 7:01:15 PM
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