Back Pain Blog

In response to:I have completely overdone it yesterday and today!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:10:53 +0100

Sorry to hear about your neck Barmac, I have a video on my page you should watch on how to treat neck pain with a rolled up towel. Very easy to do, give it a shot.

In response to:I have completely overdone it yesterday and today!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:06:19 +0100

I hope your neck feels better. My suggestion is to limit your activities so that you don't cause any more discomfort in either your back or neck.

In response to:Spinal Surgery, Haemorrhoids Surgery - is it the answer?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:35:07 +0100

Just a thought, why don't you write to this professor and see whether he will see you at his NHS hospital, at least you'll be able to chat to the expert about it.

Its easier now to pick and chose where you want to be seen with the booking system all on the computer. Your GP should also be able to send you as part of the choose and book system.

I'll even come with you and hold your hand and translate all the midical jargon.
Emja xxx

In response to:Its been a long day today...............

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:41:56 +0100

Hi Bar
I'm addicted to I'm a celebrity already and of course the X factor and am also enjoying daytime tv but to be honest I never thought I would look forward to Doctors or Neighbours ( although I ahve watched this from the first show when I was in nurses digs).

I used to make cards as well and if I'm stuck any longer I might do again, B won't be happy with glitter being everywhere again lol

Keep going Bar
Emja xxx

In response to:If only the pain would go away then I could...................

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:59:23 +0100

so sorry things are so difficult for you. I will be thinking of you. Take care Ischbel x

In response to:If only the pain would go away then I could...................

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:43:50 +0100

Hi banana
Thanks so much for your info - I've actually managed to get some help today. I'd talked to Dads social worker last week who said she would go and see him and try to persuade him to have some rest bite which he has decided he will have in January by coming to me for a few days.

He had a few tears this morning but knows its for the best with my daughters op etc before Christmas could be to much for me but I already feel better that something is being put into motion at last.

I'm fine otherwise, just get on with it, neither myself nor my daughter need a social worker but if I do I have such a great relationship with Dads that she would tell me what to do. Thanks again for thinking of me.

In response to:If only the pain would go away then I could...................

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:19 +0100

Is there any charity/hospice in your or their area that might provide respite care for your Dad or step-mother?

I just think that maybe the way to alleviate things may be to find outside support for all of you. You are all in need of care and this is a horrible situation for you all to be in.

Talk about the blind leading the blind - here we have the suffering caring for the suffering.

Do you have a social worker yourself?
Does your daughter?

I know you say you are too proud to ask for help - but if you are too proud you are limiting the help that you can provide for those who depend on you.

Maybe if you had 3 sets of social workers between them statistically you might have more of a chance of one of them coming up with some helpful suggestions.

Plus if they were all aware that their endeavours were being 'noticed' by other social workers in different districts they might get competitive/defensive and try much harder to find a good solution.

Just an idea. I think you need to try and think of things from a different angle - there's another saying - if you keep on doing what you've done before, you keep on getting what you've already got.

I hope something makes a turn for the better soon for you all,
love and hugs XXX

In response to:Thoracic Pain, myofascial, joint dysfunction, thoracic outlet syndrome or prolapsed disc ?????

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:45:38 +0100

uggs outlet

In response to:Neck Pillows & Back & Neck Pain

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:26:49 +0100

Cheers - thanks for all that info nj - I've copy and pasted it to my diary. Barbara

In response to:My dog hates FIREWORKS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:23:26 +0100

Thanks so much for that Ischbel - the only time I have heard anyone say that to me before it was my husband who knows exactly how I deal with it. Barbara

In response to:If only the pain would go away then I could...................

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:21:41 +0100

Hi - yes I've had hypnosis and some of the cd's that I listen to when I'm bad are from my hypnotist but the sort of pain I have to deal with is 24/7 and can be irritated with the smallest of thing and a bit to painful for hypnosis to help it. Thanks for your comment.

In response to:If only the pain would go away then I could...................

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:28:25 +0100

have you tried hypnosis?

In response to:My dog hates FIREWORKS

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:45:51 +0100

I think you deal with your pain very courageously.

In response to:Neck Pillows & Back & Neck Pain

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:36:07 +0100

Barmac, the cervical linear traction neck pillow is only available at www.arc4life.com

They have a lot of testimonials so you can read how other patients have done with this cervical support pillow
http://www.arc4life.com/site/615058/page/913317

The cervical traction neck pillow also ships to the UK as well. You have to email them at info@ arc4life .com

Hope this helps you-
NJ
http://www.neckpainsupport.com

In response to:My dog hates FIREWORKS

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:28:09 +0100

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 my right knee, i thought someone had jumped on it, it took hours for it to settle down...never had that before.
my appointment has been changed from 11th november to 10th December to see the rheumatologist and I have given in on the odd night and took the medication I told you the doc had given me and i've actually slept, but don't want to take em everyday.
I'm getting 2 massaages and one reflex treatment at college per week and boy did I miss them when it was half term!
Poor animals..have to suffer these horrible fireworks, my lab hates them and thunder and lightening so i'll be glad when it's all over..
take care susan xx

In response to:Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:52:46 +0100

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

In response to:Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:31:59 +0100

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

In response to:Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:23:46 +0100

That is good news. But I agree with SpiritBird - still go see a doctor and get some tests done. :)

In response to:Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:21:13 +0100

fabulous ;D i'm so pleased, your like me, keep a positive head on you and don't give up {{{{HUGS}}}} X ;D

In response to:Some of my numbness has gone - Yipeeeeeeee

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:44:48 +0100

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

In response to:Blog Advertising Lower Back Pain at Health Conference

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:15:44 +0100

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 doctor and if one does not adequately control the sensations they produce, I really hope to have more news from you.

In response to:Numbness in my foot

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:53:11 +0100

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 knew he should have it biopsied - it was too late. It turned out to be oral cancer and a year later he was no longer with us:(
If the first GP had been better at their job and got him sent for tests it would have been dealt with in time as it was one of those cancers that if dealt with early have an excellent survival rate.

Don't want to scare you - but if it was me I'd want more reassurance than an "immediate diagnosis" - there are plenty of health care professionals who get things wrong alas. :(

They may well be right - but getting a 2nd opinion won't do any harm.

In response to:Numbness in my foot

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:26:11 +0100

In response to:Having a bad day !

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:34:48 +0100

Bar you can tell me everyday a hundred times your problems and I will listen and be there for you.

Emja xx

In response to:Having a bad day !

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:25:28 +0100

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

In response to:Having a bad day !

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:22:50 +0100

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

In response to:Having a bad day !

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:08:20 +0100

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 sorry for yourself, we are all having bad times but we have each other and that will help.

Thinking of you.

Emja xxx

In response to:Having a bad day !

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:38 +0100

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 proffession over this. Failing that you should insist on physiotherapy or go privately to a cranial osteopath. Personally I have had great results with acupuncture, although this does not work for everyone. I don't know your age but I can assure you that untreated it will not improve over years

In response to:Dad's slowly recovery from his op

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:35:45 +0100

Hi - Dad's a bit better - I've sent you a private message. Bar x

In response to:Dad's slowly recovery from his op

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:26:38 +0100

How is your Dad?
How are youJ
Emja x