the month of october
November 24, 2009 12:13am
sooo the month of october...
i would say that this has been the WORST month of my entire life.
let's see...
first, i fell down a flight of …
laur266
10:46pm, September 16, 2009
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About Me
laur266
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About Me
I am a 16 year old high school student. I used to love to figure skate, play hockey, play badminton, snowboard, and run. I also loved school and being with friends. My life changed drastically last in November of 2008 after a hockey injury. I found out that I have bulging disks and a stress fracture in L5. I did 5 weeks of spinal decompression, which helped with my walking. Now I am in a brace for 6-8 months (I am 4 weeks in). I also started taking the antidepressant Prozac and it has helped IMMENSELY. I am also seeing a neurologist because of severe leg, foot, arm, and hand pain. Also, for headaches on the right side of my head, face, and jaw. We are still waiting for an MRI of my spine and head to check that out. I also suffer from raynaud's.
I am a 16 year old high school student. I used to love to figure skate, play hockey, play badminton, snowboard, and run. I also loved school and being with friends. My life changed drastically last in November of 2008 after a hockey injury. I found out that I have bulging disks and a stress fracture in L5. I did 5 weeks of spinal decompression, which helped with my walking. Now I am in a brace for 6-8 months (I am 4 weeks in). I also started taking the antidepressant Prozac and it has helped IMMENSELY.
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Interests
I love reading, spending time with my boyfriend, Cole, watching the Discovery Health Channel, painting, drawing, spending time at the cottage, spending time with my family, and traveling.
I love reading, spending time with my boyfriend, Cole, watching the Discovery Health Channel, painting,
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Recent Activity
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2 hugs received, 1 hug given, 1 journal post
Yesterday
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laur266 wrote a journal entry: the month of october 12:13am
sooo the month of october...i would say that this has been the WORST month of my entire life. let's…
Monday
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laur266 gave rrose369 a hug 11:58pm
oh my gosh, no way! that;s great. i can't believe i found someone from kl. good news: the brace is helping.…
Thursday
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laur266 joined the Spina Bifida support group 4:10am
i was diagnosed in early november of 2010…
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laur266 joined the Short Stature support group 4:06am
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Journal
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realization
October 28, 2009 11:05pm
so i was thinking tonight... i have a lot of problems.
i have had problems for a long time.
and i never really thought about them all at once.
i've …
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Sunday
May 31, 2009 5:13pm
I'm walking better today : ) But I'm still really sore...
14 days until I try the spinal decompression and I can't wait to see if it will …
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First Entry
May 29, 2009 11:29pm
I've been missing a lot of school.. I'm in too much pain and I just don't have the energy to do it. Been depressed too.. a lot of my …
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Hugbook
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And just when I thought my life was bad. LOL Things can only get better from here. I will be praying for you.........love & prayers...Margie
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Hug
I really hope you are feeling better soon and that the brace helps. You are so young that it should help you to heal faster. \ I noticed your info that you are fromKirkland Lake and that is where I went to school too. Although that was back in the mid seventies!I went to KLCVI for grade9 and 10 after King George Elementary. I hope you feel better soon!!!
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Rainbow
You have been through alot in your years but remember 1 thing.....that that does not kill us makes us stronger. My sisters went through a lot growing up and she went to a shrink and he told her that she was a weed because she had gone through all of that and she was still going strong. You are just like a weed - growing strong. I pray that things will keep get better for you. God bless and lots of love........Margie
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Hi, I am very sorry for your bad stretch of luck but I think that it can only get better. I will pray for you. God has a reason for everything and I dont know why this horrible thing had to happen to you but he does and I pray that he will reveal that to you soon and I pray that he will heal you of your pain.
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Hi Lauren, I'm sorry that your have to go thru some much at your age but you got to mr strong and try to keep your faith. I went to sent a bahavior theraphist and they have prescribe me some cymbalta and told be to hold off on my nuerotin, it very depressing to be were your at but try to think of some other hobbies or something that will ease your mind. If you need to talk write me any time you will be in my prayers stay strong. :) :) :)
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Support Groups
Close Back Pain
I am 16 years old and I figure skated and also started playing hockey this year. I also enjoyed running, badminton, and snowboarding. I injured my back from repetitive movements and falling at skating and from getting hit in a hockey game. This happened in November of 2008. I have a pars defect in my L5, a herniated disk, and severe sciatic problems. I have severe pain and am currently on morphine to help control it.
Treatments
- Acupressure Not Working
- It was very painful and gave no relief.
- Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
- It helped "loosen things up" It also helps with muscle spasms
- Bedrest Not Working
- I get pain no matter what
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- This was more painful due to the fracture and the herniated disc. As well as the swelling.
- Cortisone (Injection) Considering
- I don't have a lot of information about it.
- Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
- It does not get rid of pain, however it is very helpful as a sleep aid.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Doesn't help with pain, just soothing.
- Ibuprofen Not Working
- Did nothing.
- Morphine Somewhat Helpful
- The Morphine worked at the beginning, but no longer gets rid of the pain.
- Naproxen Too Soon to Tell
- I just started taking it.
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- I don't notice any difference in pain and in movement from physiotherapy.
- Relaxation Somewhat Helpful
- I have pain no matter what.
- Stretching Not Working
- Stretching did not relieve any pain. If anything, it made the pain worse.
- TENS Too Soon to Tell
- I haven't tried it enough to tell.
Close High School Stress
I have always loved school... until now. I have severe back pain and it has affected my concentration and my drive. I want to love school again, but I don't know how.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- My counselor did nothing, really. Just told me things I already knew.
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
Open Depression - Teen
I have struggled with depression for 3 years
Treatments
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- My counselor told me everything I already knew
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- It's not enough
Open Eating Disorders
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- They would often get upset
Open Degenerative Disc Disease
I am only 16 years old, but have degenerative discs from 13 years of figure skating.
Open Sports Injuries
Type: Spinal ProblemsFrom years of figure skating and a check from behind during a hockey game, I have a stress fracture in L5, sciatica, degenerative discs, and a herniated disc
Treatments
- Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
- Helps with muscle spasms
- Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
- It does not get rid of pain, but it does help me sleep
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- It's soothing, but does not get rid of pain
- Ice Pack Somewhat Helpful
- Helps with muscle spasms
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- It seems to be helping somewhat, but makes me drowsy
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- physiotherapy does not help
- Swimming Not Working
- It still caused me discomfort
Open Burns
I got pushed into the glass of a fireplace in 2008. It caused 2nd degree burns all across my back.
Open Fibromyalgia
Treatments
- Acupressure Not Working
- Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
- Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Cyclobenzaprine Somewhat Helpful
- Elavil Too Soon to Tell
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Morphine Somewhat Helpful
- Neurontin Not Working
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
Open Raynaud's Disease
laur266 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Separation Anxiety
i have slight seperation anxiety. it was very devere when i was young
Treatments
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
Open Accidents
i fractured my spine from a figure skating accidennt
Treatments
- Physical Therapy Too Soon to Tell
Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety
i had very severe agoraphobia when i was younger
Open Anemia
my B12 levels are extremely low
Open Anxiety
Treatments
- Acupuncture Not Working
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Breathing Exercises Not Working
- Hypnotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- St. John\'s Wort Working / Worked
Open Short Stature
laur266 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Shyness
laur266 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Spina Bifida
Type: spina bifida occultai was diagnosed in early november of 2010
