Back Pain Blog

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

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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

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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

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In response to:Dads been taken to Hospital for surgery at 86 years young

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:01:54 +0100

Good luck. Take care

In response to:Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:32:16 +0100

i hope your feeling better today ;)x

In response to:Dads been taken to Hospital for surgery at 86 years young

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:37:22 +0100

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 worth a try.

Love,
Michele/banana
X

In response to:Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:22:24 +0100

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 but everything has gone wrong today. See my next blog.
Thanks for your huggs
Barbara x

In response to:Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:19:00 +0100

Thanks for your vibes - without all these nice vibes from online friends I think I would probably go mad.x

In response to:Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:17:49 +0100

Thanks soooooo much for your thoughts and hugs - they do go a long way to help me feel better x

In response to:Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:12:32 +0100

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 loads more as I have to go outside so works well with the pacing lol
When this happens it can knock you back (excuse the pun) but just go back and think of all the gentle exercise the physio - terrorists gave you.
Why don't you call the department and get an emergency appointment and they may decide you need more help.
In the meantime I'm sending big get well hugs and kisses.
Emja xxx

In response to:Glandular Fever, Chronic Fatigue, IBS and Endermetriosis - is there a link?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:15:01 +0100

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 the routine or habitual activities are made.

In response to:Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:35:10 +0100

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 in the hope they might help X

In response to:Back Pain and the Wii Fitness Games !!!!!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:36:15 +0100

awh sweetheart, I understand it is horrible gentle hug for you today X

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