Mom having back problems also

@sunnflr (2767)
United States
September 16, 2008 2:20pm CST
My Mom found out about two weeks ago that she has a pinched nerve in her upper back. They started her on therapy yesterday. She's going to do it as long as she can come up with the money and if it helps. She realizes that for the first few weeks she'll feel worse instead of better, but hopes after that for some improvement. She is adamant that she's not ever having surgery. I hope it doesn't come to that for her. She's been in lots of pain though, and taking medication already.
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@kgwat70 (13387)
• United States
19 Oct 08
I am sorry to hear that your mom is having back problems. I am thinking that I may have the same problem as I am experiencing the same problems. I get aches and numbness in various areas of my body. Is your mom seeing a chiropractor to help her get better? I am probably going to call one this week to start getting some treatment. It is not a good feeling and hope your mom gets better soon. Medication did not do much for me.
@sunnflr (2767)
• United States
20 Oct 08
She is going to therapy and taking pain medication. She is feeling a little better. They said they'll never be able to completely fix it, and surgery would only make it worse. I hate it for her. I hope you are able to get some help and feel better.
@PearlGrace (3171)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Jeesh, I sure hate to hear your mom is having back pain. Hope the therapy helps. I don't blame her for avoiding the surgery. Here's wishing she gets better quickly.
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@sunnflr (2767)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Thank you. We are all hoping the therapy really helps. She was even scared of doing it, but the doctor talked her into it.
• United States
16 Sep 08
Hope your mom doesn't have to have back surgery. Wishing her well.
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@sunnflr (2767)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Thank you, me too cause she is totally against surgery. She doesn't do well with pain and sickness at all, never has.