Great post, jancam.

I just posted some questions about an upcoming hand surgery for arthritis, because I know that even if people here don't know anything about it, they'll still write something because everyone cares about each other's pain. And we all "get it". :-)

Take care.
Lynn

Soo true JC!! I remember when I joined...Jan 1011...the first time someone answered my question I was so relieved that I found a place where I was understood!!

I stopped posting for sometime but never stopped thinking of everyone. It's a valuable part of my life I won't ever take for granted!

HI jancam. First I want to thank you for all the hugs you sent me when my mother passed away, they meant a great deal. I tried to respond but your profile is private, so I will thank you now! I have been wondering what people do when they have severe back pain? One morning I woke up to find my mother on the floor and when I tried to sit her up until I could get help, I felt my back go out. To make matters worse, the Saturday night before she passed away, (last Sunday) I fainted quite a few times and I have lamanent floors. I have never had my back hurt this bad before. It is taking forever for it to heal. I have no idea if it's the muscles or my spine. I have a lot of back issues to begin with and it really has me scared that I did some major damage. So this is my topic! Any suggestions on what to do when you have to literally roll out of bed in order to get up. Hugs GB

Gb..
That's likely to just get lost hear.. maybe you could post it seperately?

Have you been tested for osteoporosis ?

Thanks for replying, y'all.
Hugs

Yes jan, I have. I have osteopenia, but not osteoporosis. I do have spinal stenosis, 3 discs encroaching on my spinal cord, degenerative disc disease and Sciatica pain. Hugs

Jancam I miss some warm friendly people now too!
Hugs get ignored often and slow seems normal now. Soom good folks stepped away on purpose others went down in flames being banned. I had two weeks off too but no lifetime ban.
Pain isn't something easily talked about without frustration.
Frustration hurts peoples feelings at times, but we are a support network that needs peoples talking to us-at us-with us!
We also display great empathy to others here which is because we know its important to the poster to be understood!
I love this group and yet dont know how to help often so I type the word that I hope helps HUGS!!!!! To someone like me that means something special from others here!

GB that is how I hurt my back. Prior to 2005 I only had neck issues. DDD as well as DJD. Osteoporosis and spinal stenosis. When my mom was in the hospital, the nurses were completely understaffed. My mom had slid down the bed. I had asked for help and no one came. So I lifted her up in the bed. I heard a crack and it was all downhill from there. Since she was terminal and living with me I did not pursue any medical help. Although I was in a great deal of pain, I took care of her in the morning, went to work full time, and relieved the nurse watching her while I was at work and took care of her the rest of the day. To make a long story short I did not address my back issues until after she passed away. I have had 3 back surgeries and live in constant pain. I get injections in my back, neck and thoracic area but because you can only have a limited number of injections they can't give me the full treatment because I need help in so many other areas. The typical treatment is 3 injections per area. I usually only get one. They do help for awhile. Unfortunately laying on a heating pad gives me some relief. I wish I could be more optimistic.

You're right JC,

I always loved this board. I looked forward to coming in the morning for our breakfast check ins.
For those who don't know what that is -- it was our way of connecting every morning to find out how everyone was doing. The breakfast was virtual, but we travel led far from Boston to Florida, to Australia where Seek lives to Irish Castles and German ones. We went to many beaches with lounge chairs and warm sun. It was our way of saying hello, come in, sit down and tell me what's going on.

We were always active here, no matter what time of day it was. 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 a.m. someone was here to help.

Hopefully, we can get it back to that.

Hugs and love,

Xoxoxo

Mary Ellen

JC. I was a member years ago and then I stopped coming here. No special reason either. I guess I was gone when the drama was happening, or at least most of it. I don't understand why people were banned or what they said to provoke it. The past is the past and we need to move on. I know a couple people are missing and I hope they come back. Let me see if I understand a few basics. First and foremost be nice. That doesn't seem too difficult. Next be honest. Again not too difficult. Don't use the boards to openly criticize another member. Again not to difficult. So I guess I don't understand why people were banned. If I am missing something please let me know because I would hate to be banned. I respect the others on this board so I would really appreciate your guidance.