Back Pain Blog
My blog is all about back and neck pain and everything that comes with it. It starts with my low back problems, spinal operations and things that went wrong. I've also included the different types of treatments I've had from chiropractors and physiotherapists to alternative therapies and treatments, spinal injections and pain management. You name it, I've tried it, in a bid to find true and lasting pain relief. I've even done a home study course on pain management and attended my local pain clinics. My blog also has some newspaper articles and other details I have collected from websites on treatments and types of pain relief. It's also about my quest to find out if a diagnosis that I was given that I also have Fibromyalgia, is correct, as so many of the pains are similar. And finally its about sharing tips on how to beat that pain in the neck and back which has been the bane of my life for over 20 years. Hopefully lots of other people along the way will benefit from my blog and pick up some pointers to help them with any back and neck problems they may have.
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In response to: "My dog hates FIREWORKS" 4 hours old
by Ischbel [Member]
I think you deal with your pain very courageously. more…
In response to: "Neck Pillows & Back & Neck Pain" 22 hours old
by nj [Visitor]
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In response to: "My dog hates FIREWORKS" 5 days old
by Susan Daniels [Visitor]
hi barbara...sorry to hear all the pain you going through...seems there is no light at the end of the tunnel sometimes eh? I have felt so lousy for the last few weeks, this damp weather is driving me crazy, I don't seem to be getting better, every day seem to be a new area of pain...this morning I woke up abruptly to a very sharp pain going through more…
In response to: "Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee" 6 days old
by emja69 Pro
I've been thinking and worrying about you Bar so I am so pleased your having feeling back.
Maybe you should write a diary in case this happens again, but I would still like you to see a Dr, just so they can have it on there records.
Big hugs and kisses xxx more…
In response to: "Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee" 6 days old
by Barmac [Member]
Thanks to all of you. I've promised my other half if it doesn't clear up I will go and see the Doc to see what she wants me to do about it. xx more…
In response to: "Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee" 6 days old
by banana Pro
That is good news. But I agree with SpiritBird - still go see a doctor and get some tests done. :) more…
In response to: "Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee" 6 days old
by sparkles101 [Member]
fabulous ;D i'm so pleased, your like me, keep a positive head on you and don't give up {{{{HUGS}}}} X ;D more…
In response to: "Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee" 6 days old
by spiritbird Pro
Glad to hear your news
Don't put off getting proffesional help though. Take it easy and let nature help, listen to your body and do what it tells you and don't try to rush it.
Blessings SpirtBird more…
In response to: "Blog Advertising Lower Back Pain at Health Conference" 6 days old
by Greg House [Visitor]
Friend:
I also suffer this disease and really painful, but based on appropriate medicines'm doing to get ahead, this medication oxycontin is good for pain but it causes anxiety and is dangerous if you can not control it, findrxonline visit a few months ago and in his article on oxycontin show that can be dangerous if not prescribed by a do more…
In response to: "Numbness in my foot" 7 days old
by banana Pro
Did the physio take an X-ray or do any blood tests?
If not I think you should go see a GP as well just to be on the safe side.
My Dad had a mouth ulcer that wouldn't go away and was told by one GP it was nothing - which is what he wanted to hear.
But by the time he saw a different doctor who knew their stuff and kn more…
In response to: "Numbness in my foot" 7 days old
by kabradiolastdance [Member]
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In response to: "Having a bad day !" 8 days old
by emja69 Pro
Bar you can tell me everyday a hundred times your problems and I will listen and be there for you.
Emja xx more…
In response to: "Having a bad day !" 8 days old
by Barmac [Member]
Hi Emja
Ah! thanks for that - I've just sent you a private message as I didn't get the one you sent me yesterday so sorry you've heard about my problem twice.
I do hope your feeling better today. As I said to Spiritbird if this carries on I will go to Doc as I just don't feel right at the mo. I'll write. Take care, B xx more…
In response to: "Having a bad day !" 8 days old
by Barmac [Member]
Thanks for thinking of me. I'm still feeling very sickly and in pain so I think if this carries on a few more days I may have to go and see the Doc as you suggest. I'll keep you posted. B more…
In response to: "Having a bad day !" 8 days old
by emja69 Pro
I'm so sorry to hear that you're having a bad time Bar.
I agree I really think you should go to see your Dr or even A&E, your health is so important and you need to look after yourself. I know the stress has increased and you've been looking after your Dad but thats not the reason why this has happened.
You can feel so more…
In response to: "Having a bad day !" 8 days old
by spiritbird Pro
Having suffered with severe back pain problems for over forty years I can tell you that you need to see your g\p a.s.a.p and insist on an x\ray study. Loss of sensation in a limb can mean all sorts of things including lack of blood supply and damaged nerves. I do not want to be an alarmist but I have had many years of experience with the medical pr more…
In response to: "Dad's slowly recovery from his op " 11 days old
by Barmac [Member]
Hi - Dad's a bit better - I've sent you a private message. Bar x more…
In response to: "Dad's slowly recovery from his op " 12 days old
by emja69 Pro
How is your Dad?
How are youJ
Emja x more…
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In response to: "Dads been taken to Hospital for surgery at 86 years young" 13 days old
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Good luck. Take care more…
In response to: "Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!" 14 days old
by sparkles101 [Member]
i hope your feeling better today ;)x more…
In response to: "Dads been taken to Hospital for surgery at 86 years young" 15 days old
by banana Pro
OMG!
How awful for you and your step-mum and your Dad and your husband.
But most of all you!
What a load of worry to bear.
You had all my best wishes before but I wish I could quadruple them.
I will pray for you - and I don't do much of that - so maybe it might count for rarity value - it's more…
In response to: "Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!" 15 days old
by Barmac [Member]
You are soooooo right about the good days which don't come by that often so much so that you just can't resist going that extra mile when they do.
I did have a tens machine but that no longer helps, I just have to up my meds to the max and lie flat as poss for as long as poss. I was hoping to make some xmas cards today to take my mind off it more…
In response to: "Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!" 15 days old
by Barmac [Member]
Thanks for your vibes - without all these nice vibes from online friends I think I would probably go mad.x more…
In response to: "Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!" 15 days old
by Barmac [Member]
Thanks soooooo much for your thoughts and hugs - they do go a long way to help me feel better x more…
In response to: "Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!" 15 days old
by emja69 Pro
I totally understand.
What I hate most about chronic pain is that on good days you almost feel you can do anything that it will all be ok and then something happens and reminds you how fragile we really are.
I find that my tens machine is helpful in these cases but sometimes its just not enough, I find myself pacing around and smoking l more…
In response to: "Glandular Fever, Chronic Fatigue, IBS and Endermetriosis - is there a link?" 15 days old
by Francia [Visitor]
The rheumatic pain is a sensation of malaise that appears mainly in the joints, and sometimes in the conjunctive weave (formed by cartilages and bones) findrxonline explains on this item. The affected parts more are wrists, knuckles, fingers of feet and hands, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. Frequently, this type of pain prevents that th more…
In response to: "Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!" 15 days old
by banana Pro
All my sympathies to you.
The Wii is deceptive - a couple of games of tennis once left me aching all over the next day.
Sadly I don't think it is the answer for people with back problems like yours - as you so uncomfortably found out. :(
Poor you :( Hope you get some relief of some sort soon. Sending you good vibes more…
In response to: "Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!" 15 days old
by sparkles101 [Member]
awh sweetheart, I understand it is horrible gentle hug for you today X more…
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