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01-29-2011, 02:54 PM

#61

quiltyjax

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Originally Posted by T-Bones mom

I can sympathize with all of you. I have degenerative disc in my whole back. I have had surgery on two discs in my thorasic spine and in my cervical spine. I am disabled from it. I have had this for 10 years. It runs in my family. Some days it is a chore to get out of bed. I have learned to live with it. I do things when I have good days. At 57 I am sick of surgery. I will cope.

Have the same story as you T-bones mom 'cept it's been a bit longer - 7years. and I too will cope

02-02-2011, 05:04 PM

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Anne T

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My goodness it sounds like we are all falling apart. Just kidding! Unfortunately things like that happen. Do whatever you need to help the situation and keep thinking positive!:)

02-02-2011, 11:41 PM

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postal packin' mama

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WHAT is an electro pulse TENS unit???

02-11-2011, 10:31 PM

#64

JoanneS

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Yes - it has happened to me several times. Sounds like a herniated disc, unfortunately. My chiropractors (AZ & CT) are good friends! They get me out of pain quickly, and I've never needed surgery. My spine is a mine field, but I do my exercises to keep my supporting muscles strong, and I set my timer when I'm sewing to get up and take a walk every 30 minutes. Sitting at a sewing machine for hours is NOT a good idea!

I'm 71, and my first herniated disc was when I was 35. The most recent was 18 months ago. Now I go to my chiropractor for a 'tune-up' every 3 weeks, so I don't wind up with another herniated disc. It works for me. Whenever I get off that schedule, I know I'm asking for trouble.

02-12-2011, 05:28 AM

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AlwaysQuilting

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My back is better now. I'm being extra careful whenever I lift anything now. So far so good.

02-12-2011, 01:48 PM

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Riversong

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I have. And sometimes I dont even do that. It just happens for no apparent reason.I have had to actually crawl to the bathroom.

06-10-2011, 12:12 PM

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fidgety

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My problems started at 49... was at work one day and slipped on a piece of paper. never thought anything about it.... two weeks later I could not move. could not set down stand up bend over........

went to the doc she said sciatica.... chiro worked on me.. Pt made me worse... as it stands now i have been fired from my job.. have been in this pain for nine months now.... pain management shots to the Si joint. Medial branch block... and yesterday I had my second MRI. FINALLY it showed two herniated discs... Now to the neourosurgeon the 20th and hopefull they can get me out od pain....