[bebop]

not sure what is going on with me lately. I can hardly walk from one end of my house to the other without severe pain to where I can hardly move my right leg. Even standing in the shower is so terribly painful. I mostly have baths but tonight decided to shower. ouchy! even getting out of the tub I have to turn over and get on hands and knees to get out. I think my back is just getting worse. I have not had a pain flare last this long.

[(JD)]

(gently) How long is "this long" may I ask? Ok..what are your measures for managing pain, and flares, and have you checked them off a few times????

[bebop]

it has been gradually getting worse over the last month. I am on lortab for pain and it doesn't help. so I lay down or sit down. whatever is closer to me at the time. at times I could use my walker if I had it nearby.

[(JD)]

I know most doctors say activity helps a bad back better than rest,,, but for me I need ice packs and rest... not just hours but days. It isn't easy, but at least I don't have anyone in the house expecting anything of me (I have a dog and bunny show though and a bladder. )

[bebop]

I hear you hon! and I have the 4 doggies too. argh!

[(JD)]

no bladder?

Hope your flare eases soon.

[bebop]

huh? no bladder?

[(JD)]

Have you tried meditation?
(Sky asks, wondering how many people would show up for a meditation chat.)

[bebop]

well I pray about it

[EJ711]

(((((((Bee)))))))

[izzie53]

Hi bebop,
You could go to most drug stores and get a shower chair to use. It helps me all the time for my back pain. I hope this helps.
I will be praying you feel better soon.
izzie

[bebop]

izzie thank you. I normally get in the bathtub but saturday I decided to use the shower! big big mistake! oh I hurt so bad I had to get hubby to come get me! I am considering the shower chair.

[bebop]

after a couple of months of increased pain I am sure it is not a flare. things just getting worse for me. showering is out of the question anymore. back to the tub.

[bebop]

a new symptom has shown its ugly self. the back side of my left leg went numb tonight. it slowly goes around to the front near my knee. normally the numb spots come but go pretty fast but this time it seems to be staying. errrrrrrrrr

[(JD)]

That sounds like the sciatic nerve bebop... that would be from your low back/ sacro-iliac. Keep your hamstrings stretched... and use ice or heat on your low back and see if it releases?

[EJ711]

Bee,

I'm sorry you are having to endure more pain. Pain can just wear you down.

EJ

[nightbird]

yes, bebop, it sounds like nerve pain ... sciatic ... can you ask your Dr. to refer you to an orthopedic and then get some phys. therapy. it can help.

also, can you ask your dr. to change your pain med to something else, like norco, as it might help having less tylenol. then you can take extra tylenol in between. if he doesn't, your orthopedic should prescribe something appropriate for this severe pain.

good luck to you ... and heat helps as well as not walking around much till this is properly attended to. it's debilitating, the pain. some people need crutches, but a walker is good to use.

sorry you are suffering.

sending comforting thoughts -
night

[bebop]

thanks ej

nightbird, I have been thru the therapy. it only made it worse. I have lortab for the pain. yes very debilitating to say the least.

[CedarS]

(((((bebop)))))))


Hope the pain eases up and lessens soon.

[bebop]

thank you cedars. I hope so too hon.

[bebop]

oh geesh today has been really really bad. pain down into the legs as well as my lower back just really hurting. I can't take my pain meds at night. they keep me awake and itchy at night. oh dear I am in pain!

[bebop]

errrrrrrrrrrr I hate not being able to clean my house!!!!!!!! can't even get the dishwasher unloaded! I feel like now I need handrails all over my house! errrrrrrr I feel so dang useless anymore. I am going to have to break down I guess and maybe face surgery if that is even an option. I am so afraid of the surgery though. everyone I know that has had back surgery came out worse than before.

[CedarS]

Hope everything has eased up on you and that you are experiencing less pain.

[bebop]

oh hon I wish. I really need to find a new dr. keep me in your thoughts and prayers please.

[CedarS]

I hope you do find a better doc, you are in my thoughts and prayers.