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(Message started by: LadyElaine on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 2:11pm)

Title: I hurt my Back !
Post by LadyElaine on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 2:11pm

Oh man I am in pain big time. I screwed my back up taking down that blasted camper. I walking like a 90 year old ! It hurts to walk, to sit, to lay down. It hurts so much I am shakening all over.
I have tried ice, hot tube of water. See what I get for trying to have a good time. :'(

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by echo on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 2:28pm

Nothing like a backache to bring one back to the realization of how dependant we are on that particular part of our skeletal system.

Sorry to read that you are hurting ---- that just SUCKS!!

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Richr8 on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 2:36pm

I am sorry you are hurting. I injured my cervical spine last June and it was a horrible and worse yet, it kicked off a rogue cycle. On the positive side the pred taper I took for the cycle corrected the spine injury faster thatn it stopped my cycle.

I hope you feel better soon.

pf wishes,

Rich

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by LadyElaine on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 2:44pm

I am sure it will get better ! I am a little afraid to take any pain meds, I am afraid I would hurt it worst if I did and not know it.
The real bad part is I can't do the house work so I have time to read the board and post and bug all of you to death! You all will be saying God I hope she gets well so she will go away ;)

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Lizzie2 on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 2:56pm

Lady E!

Did you call a doctor? Are you having any numbness/tingling with the pain? Are you able to walk? If your pain is that severe, you really need to seek some medical attention...just to make sure there isn't something serious wrong....

I'm praying that it feels better soon, but please keep us posted!

Hugz,
Carrie/Lizzie2 :)

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by sandie99 on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 2:58pm

Elaine,

I'm so sorry that you hurt your back... [smiley=hug.gif]
But it's good to see you post. I hope that reading posts at here makes your pain little easier to bare.

I hope PF days your way,
Sanna

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by LadyElaine on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 3:05pm

I had some numbness last night when I was laying on my back, but it stopped when I turned over. I think when I took the camper down I pushed or pulled something out of place. I can walk but slow and bent over. I am going to the Doctor Saturday if it is not better. They are open until noon Saturday. I am not hitting on much thats a fact. I tried to wash cloths and went to take the detergent down off the shelf and had to drop it , because it hurt so bad.
Hell I will be fine in a day or so. I just need some pity LOL

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Dragnlance on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 3:12pm

Sorry Elaine, no pity here. Lots of Sympathy however ;;D
I think we all have messed our backs up some time or other.
You be very careful, HEAR? If you did do some real damage, you can make it worse. (besides, it is hard getting into grand stands at the races in a wheel chair)

Hoping you get well soon!

Lance

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by LeLimey on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 3:24pm

Oh Elaine, what are we going to do with you huh?!
just you sit there, rest and take it easy and chat with us for ooooh... about a month before you even consider doing anything else y'hear?!
I'm very sorry you're hurt but I'm selfishly delighted that we get to see so much more of you than usual :-*
lots of love
Helen

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by LadyElaine on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 3:39pm

I enjoy all my time here. I miss everyone when I can't get here. I might have to drag this out a week or so ;-)

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by pattik on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 3:52pm

Lady E...backs can take a really long time to get back to normal, so baby it, keep a hot pack on hand, and watch out for any worsening of the numbness. Most back problems take time and will resolve on their own. Although, a good chiropractor can sometimes speed up the process. Sorry you have this to deal with. Just make sure that your keyboard skills remain intact. ;)
Patti

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Jasmyn on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 4:10pm

Sorry :( you're hurting Elaine but housework can wait, it is always still there tomorrow and it is great that you have a chance to chat a bit. ;;D

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by cootie on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 10:50pm

We love our old pop up camper but they are alot of work.......esp usein your back !!! Mite take a bit for your back to feel better......but if ya hurt a disc ya mite wanna talk to a doc cuz for some of those type injuries ya need some time to heal if ya wanna heal rite. I hurt mine so many times it CAN'T get better Pam

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by alchemy on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 10:57pm

hope you feel better soon jim

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by mrs mac on Mar 24^th, 2006, 5:18am

hey elaine sorry to hear about your back, hope it eases soon!!!

i broke my arm on tuesday so we will just have to "bug" everyone together!!!LOL

tc

sandra xxxx

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by cardogman on Mar 24^th, 2006, 6:33am

May be a disc or just muscular. Pain down the back or front of your leg or tingling down your leg and even sometimes your arm may be a disc.

If it persists go to an Orthopedist specializing in the spine.

Upon movement if it gets better or worse could be a disc rubbing against a nerve root coming out of the cord.

90 % of discs spontaneously go back in to the vertebral space in a while.

Advil one or two every six hours not to exceed four doses per day for three days may help if not get to the above.

Some people who go untreated for n extended period of time lose bowel or bladder control so be vigilant and stay on your feet.

Bed rest is no longer the treatment for this.

You will be ok.

Burt

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Charlie on Mar 25^th, 2006, 12:37am

Sounds not fun E.

My hope is that it's simply a muscle spasm. They go away. I know. I had one where there was no such thing as a comfortable position. I used a muscle relaxant. Either that was the solution or just my moving around at the ER was the answer. It's hard to know. It improved slowly but surely.

Be careful Elaine and when it gets better, don't be too chatty about it so be sure to milk this for all it's worth. You need a break. http://www.kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/rpg/girl_werewolf.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

Charlie

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by juvy on Mar 25^th, 2006, 6:25am

pity...pity...wfere the hell did i put my pity...no pity here but I did find some sympathy...get well wishes..and good feeling vibes.. take it easy for awhle and keep us posted as to how you're doing.

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by DonnaHar on Mar 25^th, 2006, 8:31am

Here it is! I found the pity. Guess I had a lot left over from my back problem. Now I'll pass it on to you E my friend.

If you are in that much pain, and feel numbness or tingling (nerve involvement?), you need an Orthopedist. Could be a lot of things.......

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by LadyElaine on Mar 25^th, 2006, 9:56am

Hi Donna !
Its nice to hear from you!
I went to the Doctor yesterday. I have jamed with my tail bone. They were going to send me to another doctor, but I went to a Chiropractic He took some x rays and did a ajustment. I have to go back all next week and again today. It feels better today. :)
Thanks for the pity, sympathy, vibes, prayers and the laughts.
I think about you all so much. OK have to go before I start crying !

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Charlie on Mar 25^th, 2006, 12:28pm

Re: I hurt my Back !
Sounds not fun too Elaine. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/Sickbed Smiley.gif

One thing. I know you've heard it before but going to Chiropractors is a waste of effort. What they call "adjustments" has nothing to do with much of anything, especially medicine. It's a big rackett. Chiropractors are successful in making a lot of money because so many people like going to someone that won't stick needles in them or perform other invasive things....In fact they can't. It's illegal for them to do so nor can they write prescriptions.

Get to an MD if this persists.

Hope you have a good recliner.

Mean Old Charlie http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/caffeine.gif

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by LadyElaine on Mar 26^th, 2006, 9:08am

I love my Chiropractors Charlie. I am only giving him a week then I will go to the doctor. So far he has done me good. I feel better today. Last night I thought I would die it hurt so bad. This morning its better.
But if it gets any worst I will go to the doctor just for you Charlie.
Big hug

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Rock_Lobster on Mar 26^th, 2006, 12:57pm

Sorry to hear that. Just take it easy for a while. I know... easier said.

Getting my stiches out from my two-level discectomy on Wednesday.
Feel like I have been beaten by eight bitches on a bitch boat.

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Lizzie2 on Mar 26^th, 2006, 1:10pm

Charlie,

My chiropractor up at Penn State helped me a lot, too! I had numbness and tingling on the left side of my back in the middle. I went to him for a couple of weeks, and it really did get better. I'd waited a long time, and because I was practicing piano 5-7 hours a day, there was no way it just spontaneously improved because I certainly did not rest it!!

I know some are bad (been to some who are) and it can be even dangerous for some people (if there's narrowing around the basilar artery) but every once in awhile, they are pretty help for some things. :)

Carrie :)

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by cootie on Mar 26^th, 2006, 5:02pm

I always have wonder'd if chiropractors just yank and pull things makeing those areas hurt so you forget about the bad spots while they are healing as they would naturally but maybe ya don't favor them as much irritateing the area more cuz OTHER stuff is sore as hell now ? Sumtimes I think message theropists jus do what no one else mite wanna do.....rub this and rub that for hours FREE. Skeptical skeptic Pam 8)

Title: Re: I hurt my Back !
Post by Carl_D on Mar 26^th, 2006, 10:24pm

I hope your back continues to get better E. Back injuries are definitely no fun. [smiley=nono.gif]

Peace & Hugs,
Carl