With each person that shares the back problems, I think it draws us all
closer together, having something in common that's very real and very tough
to deal with at times. I've been hold out saying anything, not liking to
complain, but it's to the point now that if I kept quiet any longer I'd
literally explode.
So here's a first-hand understanding of what y'all are going through. Been
there since age 16, still movin' on. Some of the suggestions, like firm
matresses, work for some yet not for others. Since I started sleeping in my
own bed again (was on the hide-a-bed due to a guest) I've noticed we're not
compatible anymore. I get the best sleep, believe it or not, in a waterbed,
something I could never stand before.
Stretching excersises help me get out of bed in the morning, every day.
WIthout them, well, let's just say my 104 year old grandfather walked
better. <grin> Overall I think for some pain is a fact of life and we just
keep pushing forward regardless. I just keep reminding myself that I'm not
a 'cripple', that I can stand, walk and do things -most- of the time.
Keep taking the advice from others and experiment. Something will work for
you.
Jim
Drugs, therapy, cortisone, epidermals, surgery, chiropractors, etc. etc.
Been there, done that, still moving on.
At 11:13 AM 8/28/98 -0400, George enlightened us with:
>At 08:18 AM 8/25/98 -0600, Chad Zimmerman so eloquently stated:
>>Well, on day 5 now of this nagging back ache ... been taking back pills to
>>eleviate the pain during the day. Probably should go to the on-campus
>>health clinic and have a doctor look at it ....
>>
>>Knowing my luck though, he will probably say "We need to remove your
>>spinal cord and replace it with a new one."
>>
>
>As one who has four disks out (degenerated) in my lower back and
>three in my neck, I can empathize with you. I suffered with it
>since I was a teenager. Try an over-the-counter pill called
>Momentum. Works very well.
>
>Sitting is no good for you, neither is slow meandering (shopping)
>which is also a great way to get out of shopping with your wife
>;-}. There are some excellent stretching exercises you should do
>daily. As long as I do them, my back is OK. And, be sure you
>have a firm mattress. We recently replaced ours and it is
>marvelous. I just found out mattresses only last 8 years.
>
>If the pain persists, see a doctor. He will give you a pain
>killer, and maybe he will suggest physical therapy. If so, do
>it. A chiropractor is a temporary thing only. You feel good
>until the next time.
>
>Been there. Done that.
>
>George
>
>
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