Now that I can see........

@Katlady2 (9904)
United States
August 20, 2007 7:19pm CST
my back is starting to act up again. I just wanted to let all of my dear friends know that I will be on a bit here and there. But not for very long at a time. My lower back and hip joints are hurting so bad that I have a hard time sitting for very long, and standing and walking are almost impossible at times. I am going to the doctor in the morning (yes, I swallowed my pride and made the call finally) and hopefully he will give me some better pain meds so that I can get my life back together. So please don't think I'm neglecting you all. Sheesh! First my eyes, and now my back! I hope the rest of my body cooperates with me! LOL Love and hugs to all of you.
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Aug 07
You need to stand on your head. That will relieve any pain you may have. You may have a giant headache afterwards but the lower half won't hurt anymore. Was I any help? I am so praying for all this stupid pain to go away. I will be thinking of you and don't forget about me..lol
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 07
You know I won't forget about you. How could I? We live in the same pod. LOL I don't even think I could balance enough to stand on my head. Of course, the broken arm and neck from trying would certainly take my mind off my back. Hahahaha
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Aug 07
I will help you stand on your head then. I could throw you out of the pod and then you wouldn't know what is hurting..lol..Two peas in a pod, what a life...We will need to keep our little garden friends in line. Did you buy any weed killer?...lol
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@AmbiePam (85492)
• United States
21 Aug 07
You're too young to be falling apart, girl. Get yourself together, woman! : )
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 07
I'm trying! But that stupid 90 year old woman that traded bodies with me when I wasn't looking won't give my body back to me! She's so darned selfish, isn't she? LOL
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Yep! Taught me not to turn my back like a dummy! LOL
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@AmbiePam (85492)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Well, I guess you've learned your lesson. : )
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@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
21 Aug 07
Oh, I can definitely feel for you - my husband also has back problems and it really restricts what he can do. He's in pain a lot of the time, too.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
22 Aug 07
I'm sorry he has to go through all of that too. It's so aggravating at times. Thank you so much hon.
@youdontsay (3497)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Not you too? What a pair we'd make. My back and hip are keeping me down, too. And last week I got braces on my lower teeth. Gray hair and braces and walking like I'm eighty-eight. Geesh.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 07
LOL Maybe we can hold each other up. LOL
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 07
As the saying goes, if it's not one thing it's another...right? You just take care of yourself, you hear me? Or I'll get my two kitties after you!! LOL ((hugs))
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Bring 'em on! I'll love them to pieces! LOL
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
22 Aug 07
Ok....he's now officially loved to pieces now. LOL
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Pyewacket is Watching You - photo of pyewacket
Okay, sending you Pyewacket and he's going to watch you!! Hehe
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@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Get well soon Katlady! Remember that medicine only goes so far and the body will eventually have to recover on its own too. If its arthritis and back/spine/muscle problems make sure to get plenty of calcium, iron, potassium and the like. Sometimes the worse body problems stem from cellular undernourishment, make sure to get what you need and get plenty of rest.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Thank you so much hon. I will definitely take your wonderful advice to heart.
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@weemam (13372)
21 Aug 07
Please take care of yourelf pal , try to get back to let us know how you are , xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
22 Aug 07
I'm trying to rest as much as I can. I went to the doc today and he put me on stronger pain meds. I'm feeling a little better now. Thanks hon.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Aug 07
Sweetie I am so sorry about this I really hope it gets sorted I am not much on at the moment either as I am very sick with my Lungs and the Doc filling me with cr*p instead of getting me to a Consultant I really hope the Doctor will help you I love you Sweet Big Hugs to you
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
22 Aug 07
I'd offer to come and kick your doctor's butt, but I don't think I could get my leg that high, and I'd probably hurt myself more. LOL Thanks so much hon. I hope your doctor gets off his high horse and starts helping you too. What a pair we are! Hahaha
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
25 Aug 07
Oh dear, that really does sound awful sweety. I wish I could make it better for you. I have a lot of back pain and hip pain but not as bad as yours sounds...I can still sit and walk and stand. In fact I make myself walk when things get bad and feel like I'm going to seize up with rust ...lol. Hope you have a good session with the doc. Mine gives me exercises to do where I have to kneel or lay on the floor. I can't do either of these things and if he really listened to me he would know that, so I just say trhanks doc, nice to see ya, have a nice day and leave, no better off for having seen him. *sigh*
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
26 Aug 07
I try to walk too when it gets really bad too, but sometimes I feel like the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz when his joints freeze up from not being oiled. LOL
• United States
21 Aug 07
Aww Hun. I hope they can help you! We will miss you when your not here!!!
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
22 Aug 07
The doc put me on Vicodin, and I'm starting to feel a bit better. But I'm not quite back to my old self yet. Thanks sweetie.
• United States
2 Oct 07
Vicodin- I just started itching all over reading that word. Highly allergic to it. Glad it's helping you thou.
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@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
21 Aug 07
I truly value you, so please take what ever time you need to get back in a less painful mode, I can not speek for others but I will be here for you to chat with. I look for and enjoy your posts and discussions. Take care Robin
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
22 Aug 07
Thank you so much Robin. That means a lot to me. Hugs.
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
2 Oct 07
Now that it's been a month, how is your back doing? Hoping it's better by now. I've got chronic back pain all my life so know what your going thru. Your in my thoughts and prayers, my friend.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
3 Oct 07
It depends on what day you ask me. I have gotten the Vicodin down to 3 a day, so it's getting a bit better. At least I can actually stand and enjoy my hot shower without screaming now. LOL
• India
21 Aug 07
Hi!Well, I actually don't know you but still I can understand your pain for even I have been through hell after a major accident. So just see if this would help you...1)Wear a magnetic belt for your BACK pply VOVERAN GEL on the areas of pain with alternate hot water formentation. 3)You can take the advise of your DOCTOR & take this PAIN-KILLER...ACECLOW,,100mg morning & night after food for a week atleast.Take care & GOD BLESS!! www.creatingcolourfulfuture.com
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
22 Aug 07
I have thought about getting one of those belts for my back. I just haven't gotten to the store to purchase one. Thank you so much for your wise advice hon. I will talk to my doctor about the meds you suggested.
@ladybug565 (2216)
• United States
21 Aug 07
I hope your doctor gives you some better pain medication so that you will feel better. take care you will be missed when you are not on here. I allways enjoy seeing you in a discussion. take care.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Thank you so much hon. I hope he gives me something good too. If it's up to his assistant, who also happens to be his daughter, I'll definitely get the good stuff. I'll let you know tomorrow.
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