I Can't Believe it!!!
March 28, 2009 8:11am
I was approved for Disability already! Aparently the docs backed me up and I already got a deposit in the bank yesterday, and …
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julied
2:37am, February 15, 2009
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About Me
julied
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About Me
48 yr old, single mom of 3, 16 yr old boy at home, other 2 are grown. Grandma to 4 yr old and new one born 4th of July, love my flower garden and hummingbirds, being out doors when the weather is nice. Off work since 4/19/08 due to back pain.Too much life left to give up, glad I found this site!Hope joining will give me the spiritual medecine I can't get elsewhere.So far my sarchasim gets me by.The hummer pic was taken at my kitchen window 5/20/08.
48 yr old, single mom of 3, 16 yr old boy at home, other 2 are grown. Grandma to 4 yr old and new one born 4th of July, love my flower garden and hummingbirds, being out doors when the weather is nice. Off work since 4/19/08 due to back pain.Too much life left to give up, glad I found this site!Hope joining will give me the spiritual medecine I can't get elsewhere.So far my sarchasim gets me by.The hummer pic was taken at my kitchen window 5/20/08.
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Interests
Family first, gardening, friends. Recently started collecting African Violets and I love it. I'm really a grandma now!!!!
Family first, gardening, friends. Recently started collecting African Violets and I love it. I'm really
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Just think if I was trying!!!
February 15, 2009 2:43am
I had given up on losing weight and just trying to maintain what I had lost already then stepped on the scale this morning and have …
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Picking up steam again!!!
February 13, 2009 7:38am
I am so glad I journaled last week I think I will do it again. Just getting the crap off my chest and the positive responses has …
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Long Winter
February 5, 2009 6:59am
I have tried to journal several times this winter only to delete my depressing words. It has been a long winter not getting out and just …
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Another step in this journey
October 22, 2008 2:21pm
Today I finished the social security application. At first I felt like I was admitting defeat. I spent several days very depressed while …
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hugs nancy
Ray of Sunshine
I don't know what I was thinking! Knowing there is always a chance of snow in April I thought and was hopeful we might get to warm weather (wishful thinking). Looks like I'll lose all my tulips and daffodils too. It's sad really. I did get to see my crocus blooming the last couple of days. Good to hear from you and again so happy to hear of your good news about SS!
Prayer
consider yourself blessed. I hope you remembered to thank God for that one.
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I’m With You
I, for one will email Dr. Phil !!!! Set a date. I am with you. Lillian 74
Rainbow
Thank you for your kindness Julie. I'm hoping that the relief you're getting is an indication that the nerve has at last healed! Sometimes they actually DO heal, and if they DO flare up, it's only very very temporary. I'm praying that's the way it is for you, and if it does flare, that it's a minor one! It's bad enough having spinal problems in the first place, let alone having to deal with that kind of pain too! Best of luck ~ I sure hope you don't have to deal with that anymore! Hugs, Lee
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Close Chronic Pain
I used to think Grandma was just a crabby old witch and no one could hurt that much all the time.Sorry,Grandma!I worked most of my yrs as a hairdresser,then realestate till my best friend and I were hit by a drunk driver,she died and now I'm growing old without her. Was able to work for a few years after the accident,now applying for ssd. I have 2 torn discs, basicly no space left there, several others with bulges, SI joint disfunction and all that goes with it including osteo arthritis.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- Worked for the whiplash after the car accident, but low back is too far gone.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Helps while it's on.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- no longer taking, wears off quick
- Indocin Somewhat Helpful
- no longer taking, hard on the stomach
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- When I start feeling sorry,remember my greatfuls,like my kids,grandson,what I am still able to do,not what I can't do anymore.
- Mobic Working / Worked
- Works great for the arthritis stiffness. Easier on the tummy than the Indocin.
- Naproxen Not Working
- Didn't notice any difference
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- low dose, don't like the foggy feeling, but doc says that will pass
- Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
- Don't notice any pain relief, but is mild antidepressant so I take it.
Close Back Pain
Several yrs with low back pain, worked as hairdresser,real bad car accident 8 yrs ago,last 2 yrs diagnosed with arthritis,stenosis,mild scoliosis,grade 4 disc tear L4-5,grade 2 tear L5-S1,bulge L2-3,docs recommend 2 level fusion, putting that off as long as I can.
Treatments
- Bedrest Not Working
- works for a short time, then get stiff.
- Cortisone (Injection) Not Working
- very short term relief, not worth it
- Darvon Not Working
- didn't work
- Epidural Injection Not Working
- not worth it
- Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
- Take at bedtime,to relax after painful day,goofy dreams
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- temporary relief when pain is intense
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Works the best,doesn't last long enough
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- stomach can't handle alot
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- lasts longer than hydrocodone makes me tired, less energy, more depressed
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- basic core training to strenghten tummy, anything else made pain worse
- Relaxation Somewhat Helpful
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
- muscles get tense when I hurt, sometimes just to stretch at least relives that pain
Open Degenerative Disc Disease
Back pain since I can remember. Diagnosed 9 yrs ago, now have 2 torn discs, and degeneration in several others.
