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Back pain

Luvsmyfam — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:25:32 GMT

back in nov,i fell after getting tangled up in blankets. Long story short,I had a exray at the ora today and found out I have a small fractureon 3rd lombard.just great !good news,no surgery needed,only 6wks of therapy.in the mean time I will continue with my heat pad and lots of icyhot.dr did give me 30 tramadol as a backup

Re: Back pain

rms1954 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:34:30 GMT

Couple weeks ago I went to lift a tub of clothing and heard this absolutely horrid sound in my lower left back/hip. I thought for sure I broke something. I screamed out in pain and made my way to the chair. I could barely move and my entire body was on fire inside (or at least it felt that way). I just laid to one side for about 20 minutes having chills. I was petrified to try and move. After a while after all not and cold flashes subsided, I attempted to move ever so slowly to see if I could stand. I went to the chiro and they sent me for xrays. They did not show any fractures. She wants me to go for a bone density test but I have to go to my reg physician and have a physical FIRST before they would do that. I went back to chiro again and they did a small bit of adjustment. She didn't want to over do it. She told me to use ice and not heat as heat relaxes muscles. I can barely walk and keep losing my balance.

Re: Back pain

greenjean1 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:55:46 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
back in nov,i fell after getting tangled up in blankets. Long story short,I had a exray at the ora today and found out I have a small fractureon 3rd lombard.just great !good news,no surgery needed,only 6wks of therapy.in the mean time I will continue with my heat pad and lots of icyhot.dr did give me 30 tramadol as a backup

You're so fortunate that you don't have more damage although it sounds so painful. Hopefully you'll feel better soon. Please don't get tangled in your blankets, being a blanket taco never works out!

Re: Back pain

Kachina624 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:38:07 GMT

Gosh, @Luvsmyfam You're a walking disaster. Seems like every week, its something different. I've been fighting severe, chronic back pain almost 40 years. I can only stand less than 5 min then must sit to relieve it. Can't take any meds for it including Tramadol, and I've tried every treatment known. I do use Lidocaine patches which help some. I find heat aggravates my condition. I get much more relief from ice packs.

Hope you get better soon. Just be glad you can walk and stand. Be careful with the Tramadol....it made me so dizzy, I fell down.

Re: Back pain

spent2much — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:21:31 GMT

I'm so sorry to those of you suffering from back pain. I'm 73 and I've lived with it since I was 12. I have a condition called spondylolisthesis. (Yes, I've even learned to spell it without a dictionary!)

I didn't get any relief until I was finally talked into seeing a chiropractor when I was about 35. (Thank you, dear cousin.) I went to him 2 or 3 times a week and he was VERY helpful. (We had very good insurance back then.) I did back exercises every day for about 10 years.

Then my chiropractor suggested a TENS unit, which had just been invented by 3M. (Again, good insurance.) It was VERY helpful. The first ones went for about $600. Now you can buy one for about $30.

When I was about 55 or so, I had a job where I had to sit all day, with only a few rest room breaks in an 8 hour period. My back would "burn" by lunch time. I decided I HAD to have more pain relief. I did some research and finally found a "pain doctor" who was willing to prescribe opiate pain relief. I have to see him once every 4 weeks and occasionally have a "clean" urine. (They want to be sure you're taking your pain medication... not selling it or WHATEVER.) I'll be taking it for the rest of my life.

Now, between heat, ice, TENS unit and pain medication, I'm able to function. I still have pain but it's tolerable.

Re: Back pain

rms1954 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:24:34 GMT

@spent2much Have you ever tried or considered acupuncture?

Re: Back pain

Luvsmyfam — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:56:22 GMT

@Kachina624 excuse me walking disaster?kinda rude.i guess it is part of the aging thing.i honestly do not appreciate your sarcastic comments. I used to respect you.now I do not

Re: Back pain

Luvsmyfam — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:57:47 GMT

@rms1954 we are a pair!take care of yourself and get back to me on your progress,and I will you

Re: Back pain

Luvsmyfam — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:01:46 GMT

@spent2much thank-you for responding.i know there are several of us suffering back pain.yikes,I just want a pain free life.work8ng 2 jobs,I want to be comfortable as I'm sure u do also

Re: Back pain

Luvsmyfam — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:04:00 GMT

@greenjean1 you put a smile on my mouth.yes,I will be more careful with the blankets.i keep my heat at 57,so that is why I snuggle in throw blankets

Re: Back pain

rms1954 — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:07:24 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
@rms1954 we are a pair!take care of yourself and get back to me on your progress,and I will you

Yes, take care and let us know how you are progressing.

Re: Back pain

spent2much — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:25:18 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
@spent2much Have you ever tried or considered acupuncture?

No, I hadn't, but I'll "duckduckgo" it tomorrow. (Don't use Google any more.) Thank you.

Re: Back pain

hckynutjohn — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:56:10 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

Sorry to hear you injured your back. It happens to many from many different things. As a lifelong klutz(except on ice skates) I often trip over my own feet. I seldom fall, I think, because of the years of work I have done, and still do, on my balance. Trip often, but seldom fall.

Being one that has had 2 back surgeries in which 3 spinal discs have been removed. I know exactly how incapacitating spinal injuries are, and that they can become chronic.

Without a lifelong commitment to do the exercises necessary to protect the spine, many keep suffering from pain that might have been preventable by keeping their front muscles strong, and their backside muscles and connective tissues as flexible as possible.

At my advanced age, my flexibility(even minus 3 discs) is still very close to my best years. At times I find it hard to believe my own flexibility.

I will make no pretense about never having a sore back, because I do. Many times the next day after my 2 hours ice skating the prior day, my spine will talk to me when making certain movements.

The only pain med I can take is regular Acetaminophen(tylenol) as any anti-inflammatory will cause my colon to bleed. And any type of Steroid? I will not take.

Be careful with your movements and I wish you well in your recovery. Try to maintain the integrity of your spine once you are completely healed, or when your doctor gives you the "GO" sign.

My best to you,

hckynut 🥅🏒

Re: Back pain

CelticCrafter — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:21:02 GMT

You fell 3 months ago and just now went to have it x-rayed?

Re: Back pain

HisElk1 — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:36:07 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
You fell 3 months ago and just now went to have it x-rayed?

@CelticCrafter , I thought the same thing. Many years ago, DH and I were at the gym. While working out on a piece of equipment, I fell and came down very hard on my lower back.

I immediately called my chiropractor and he got me in right away. After his exam/xrays, thankfully nothing was broken nor fractured.

I sure wouldn't wait that long.

Re: Back pain

hckynutjohn — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:58:24 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
You fell 3 months ago and just now went to have it x-rayed?

@CelticCrafter

I missed that part! Should edit my post to reflect that, but I just don't get it, so will leave it as is.

hckynut

Re: Back pain

Growing — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 17:08:51 GMT

Sherikay, you deserve to take good care of yourself. I am glad you've finally gotten imaging and know what is going on. That is way too long to wait but I know covid and fear makes many of us avoid doctors. Do be careful on the narcotic tramadol. I want to say that as we age, many of us aren't aware of home safety. We think we can do things and then we fall or trip or whatever. Me, too. Get rid of any blankets that tangle one up, use another method on the bed. Get rid of area rugs that are trip hazzards. Have furniture removed that blocks walking pathways or doorways and have our house clutter free so we can walk easily. Wear althletic or orthopedic type shoes in the house, and slow down. You were getting out of bed and it seems like these falls happen when we are sort of disoriented at night or rushing around in the day which can be a form of getitng disoriented. My biggest issue is going too fast and I have to make myself slow down but recently I turned too fast coming out of the back room into the hallway to answer the doorbell and hit a wall brusing my forehead and toe. So I know this happens to normal everyday people! And get your medical care immediately in situations that cause this kind of pain.

Re: Back pain

Sage04 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:33:14 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
@Kachina624 excuse me walking disaster?kinda rude.i guess it is part of the aging thing.i honestly do not appreciate your sarcastic comments. I used to respect you.now I do not

@Luvsmyfam don't let what @Kachina624 say, get to you. Something like that will make me laugh especially coming from someone you say you respected.

Get better soon. I know what back pain is all about.

Are you taking some time away from work? Get enough rest and physical therapy would help. Hope the pain goes away very soon.

Re: Back pain

Sage04 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:42:11 GMT

@Luvsmyfam, did you get the icy hot rollon? I love that and it's so much more convenient and your hands won't get messy.

I always keep one one on hand in case I need it.

Re: Back pain

Sage04 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:46:19 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
You fell 3 months ago and just now went to have it x-rayed?

@CelticCrafter maybe it wasn't bothering her then. You know how some of us are. I know we should know better but I also wait until I can't take it anymore.