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Oh my aching back!!

wagirl — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:54:43 GMT

Last August, while out and about, I misjudged the height of a step I took---was alot taller than usual, and stepped down really hard on my foot and immediately felt like my spine had compressed--didn't fall and it didn't hurt at all, except I could feel that it wasn't right--is in my mid back. Went to my chiro who told me NOPE--you go get an xray before I adjust you--very responsible guy--and I did --there was no compression fracture so have been getting my chiro treatment ever since, Seemed to be ok until recently and especially these last couple days when it has been screaming at me--so made an appt with a spine dr--AND......holy cow!!! I called yesterday- Monday- and got an appt TODAY!!! Are you kidding me??? Usually takes 2 months or more for any appt and then I get told to go to the ER---plus--- being in the week of Thanksgiving no less??!! And THEN----this morning, my back aches crazy bad now---instead for feeling just fine, as is my MO when going to a dr. Should I buy a lottery ticket????

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smoochy — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:54:13 GMT

you poor thing. Hope you get some pain relief and answers. Keep us posted

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cindyNC — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:03:00 GMT

Wow - you've been thru a lot. Hope you find the solution and become pain free.

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Somertime — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:11:32 GMT

Depending on the result from your doctor's appointment, I would suggest accupuncture for some relief. I have found it to be very successful as has my son who did not get the same results from his chiro ajustments. His bak goes out especially when he is under a lot of stress.

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Tissyanne — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:57:50 GMT

@wagirl , I am wondering why you were told to go to the ER since you got an appointment soon?

I hope you feel better soon. Back pain is no fun.

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rockygems123 — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:59:10 GMT

@wagirl

Give us an update later today please!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:13:59 GMT

I hope you get answers and relief quickly.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:11:24 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
Should I buy a lottery ticket????

@wagirl Along w/the purchases of OTC motrin & Salonpas patches until your doctor can prescribed the stronger rx drugs.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:53:48 GMT

@wagirl I'm sorry you are in pain and hope the Dr. can give you some relief soon.

I have scolosis and have back pain too. It wears you out.

As to the lottery ticket, good luck. When I was 37 I got pregnant 10 years after I had a tubal ligation. Tubes weren't tied but cut and cauturized (sp) in two places. The Dr. told me to buy a lottery ticket, odds of winning were better than me getting pregnant after 10 years.

He was wrong. lol

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wagirl — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:22:43 GMT

@Somertime --I am not a fan of accupuncture--had that done before on another body part but then was dx with breast cancer and there were sooo many needles and pokes and jabs thru all that--I kind of developed a "thing" about needles even tho I know better. Also not sure Medicare will cover that. It did work when I thad it done before, so am not poo-pooing it at all.

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wagirl — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:24:48 GMT

@Tissyanne --I said that because that is what I've been told many times when I've needed to see a dr and can't get one for months. They always tell me to go to the ER if I need to. My ailments are not ER worthy--but if they were I would go.

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wagirl — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:33:13 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 --WOW !!!! 😵‍💫

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wagirl — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:45:33 GMT

Update----

My got great news for me and my back--took a few Xrays and there is/was no evidence of any type of injury at all!!! Very relieving. But he saw where the problem was and I knew about that ---happened when I was 30-- so 41 years ago. Plus being old🫤-- there is arthritis and a narrowing of the spongy stuff between the 2 vertabraes--and the hard step that I took, aggrevated it which in turn is affecting my lower back and hips. Told me I could go to my chiro and we decided that I will get a MRI just to see things better--- any pain relief hadn't been discussed as that is too soon---really liked the PA I saw--so I limped back to my chiro and he looked at the xrays too and adjusted me accordingly--today---well I feel sore and achy but that is normal for me. Am on tylenol with ibuprophen, heat and ice and moving a bit more. So happy I don't have to cook----good grief---😕

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:53:20 GMT

@wagirl - that's good news. Unfortunately our bones don't always keep up with our mind and desire. I've been messing around with back discomfort for the past couple of years. My massage therapist says it could be arthritis. It wouldn't surprise me. I get monthly deep tissue massages with hot stones and cupping and see my chiropractor for an adjustment immediately following the massage while everything is loose. Yeah, I end up achy and don't do much the rest of that day but it gives me some relief for awhile.

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silver Goldie — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:16:39 GMT

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Still Raining — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:24:32 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
Update----

My got great news for me and my back--took a few Xrays and there is/was no evidence of any type of injury at all!!! Very relieving. But he saw where the problem was and I knew about that ---happened when I was 30-- so 41 years ago. Plus being old🫤-- there is arthritis and a narrowing of the spongy stuff between the 2 vertabraes--and the hard step that I took, aggrevated it which in turn is affecting my lower back and hips. Told me I could go to my chiro and we decided that I will get a MRI just to see things better--- any pain relief hadn't been discussed as that is too soon---really liked the PA I saw--so I limped back to my chiro and he looked at the xrays too and adjusted me accordingly--today---well I feel sore and achy but that is normal for me. Am on tylenol with ibuprophen, heat and ice and moving a bit more. So happy I don't have to cook----good grief---😕

I surprised when they graded arthritis just like cancer 😂 Who knew? Looks like I am acing life are over my body.

Hope you feel better. Would PT be useful?

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wagirl — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:05:45 GMT

@Still Raining --I'm sure p/t will be recommended--lordy-- I HATE p/t---been doing some form for years and it has helped. But am thinking this is a more organic thing---and am wondering if a PRP injection would work, that would come out of my wallet. All that is in the future of course, after the MRI--which I also HATE !!!

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nrm — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:41:28 GMT

@wagirl So sorry you're going through this. No time is a good time, but this time of the year is especially hard. Will you be able to check out apartments?
I have had great success with my physical therapist. She has a doctorate from Cornell. She's very smart and dedicated to improving her patient's wellbeing.
I injured my back 3 years ago and then again a year and a half ago. PT has been great for my middle back area as well as my lower back. I think it depends on the PT as well as the doctor.
Wishing you good health. 😊

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wagirl — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:33:51 GMT

@nrm --Yes, we have to check out new apartments--today, Black Friday, my back is not too bad,still a little stiff but will manage better. No back flips or discus throwing tho. 😁Like I mentioned --p/t is a likely rec from my dr after the MRI and altho I do HATE p/t, I will go like a good little old lady!!!

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nrm — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:23:16 GMT

@wagirl Good luck with the apartment hunting. I guess we all just have push on through and try not to let the back pain get the better of us.
Feel better 😊