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Grand Magnate
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Aug 01, 2005 at 01:20 PM
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I am very aware of plcing this in the PTSD forum, it is directly related. I am having bad back times. I mean my upper and lower are way in spasm and I am taking what I can but I am in pain. I called into work this morning before they opened and told them I was out with severe back pain. I called my doctor to get better drugs, she is not in but hubby is so new drugs are on the way. What is the PTSD connection? I feel like I am lying. I feel like I will not be believed by the "parent", in this case, work. I feel like I am faking it. I feel frightened that I am vulnerable. I have to count on friends and others to help out during this time. It sparks all of those old feelings, including a physical flashback that I am struggling with.
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Aug 01, 2005 at 01:25 PM
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(((((((((((((((((wisewoman)))))))))))))))))))
i hope you feel better soon! -shadow __________________ i tear my heart open i sew myself shut my weakness is that i care too much the scars remind me the past is real i tear my heart open just to feel ~Papa Roach |
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Aug 01, 2005 at 01:55 PM
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If it helps, I believe you. I hope you feel better soon, and also that you can trust yourself to believe that your feelings - physical and emotional - are legitimate, and also that other people will trust you too.
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Aug 01, 2005 at 04:05 PM
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PTSD is an anxiety disorder so the connection to the PTSD and the back pain is that they are both most likely caused by anxiety (the PTSD is anxiety, Im guessing on the back pain). Anxiety can cause muscels to tensen and the such.
Hope you feel better, Jason __________________ Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened - Dr. Suess 
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Grand Magnate
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Aug 01, 2005 at 04:42 PM
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Bingo Rap!!!!! Yes, that is exactly it. Feeling my experiences first, and trusting what I feel secondly. Wow, you nailed that one. I am bummed because I can't take anything else for 1.5 hours. I got up to let the dogs out and ouch. But I know it will pass. Thanks Wendy.
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Poohbah
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Aug 01, 2005 at 04:50 PM
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I suffer with PTSD and related lower back spasms. I had a wonderful chiropractor that worked on my back for about 6 months. Since then, I have prevented "reinjuring" myself and kept the calcification in my injury site minimal by stretching. I haven't injured my back again in over 2 years. YIPPIE!!! The number one thing I learned about back problems is "mobility" . . . you must keep it mobile. If it is spasming, then you have injured it and quit moving it (which causes calcification and stiffness and more pain). This can be an endless cycle if not treated properly.
You shouldn't have to suffer needlessly. You aren't a victim. I completely understand the fear and feeling vulnerable. I wish there was a magic pill to take and make the pain go away for you. Please consider finding a sensitive chiropractor that can help you. Also, make sure your workspace is ergonomic so you don't hurt your back further. ((((((Huggs)))))))) |
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Grand Magnate
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Aug 01, 2005 at 06:23 PM
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Thanks Jennie and Shadow and compgeek. My work space and the things I have to do for work are half of the problem. I have worked through other episodes and i know this too shall pass. It is really stinky though. thanks.
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Grand Poohbah
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Aug 01, 2005 at 06:50 PM
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(((((wisewoman))))) I am sorry you are hurting. I hope you get some relief soon.
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Aug 01, 2005 at 06:56 PM
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Sorry to hear this ((((ww))) I suffer chronic pain, as you know, and when the pain isn't "all consuming" violently raging, and the pain med is working pretty good (never does it take away all pain) I begin to wonder... gee maybe... what if... yeah. I know the feeling.
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Grand Magnate
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Aug 02, 2005 at 12:44 AM
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Tis a pain and the meds have made me quite loopy and still I believe I am faking. Tell me why I am having such an odd sleep that I am stretching my legs in my sleep? Up in the air, everywhere, doing lower back stretches as well. I feel a bit loopy is right. DID I just want to get high? Is this pain I feel? It is so far away now.
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