R U Thriving, Surviving or Dying?

[cherylstewart67]

I am surviving. also, do NOT mix meds with alcohol! I am switching from Celebrex to the following and suggest others do the same: "Clinical Omega-3 and Pro-Enz" by; Anabolic Laboratories. Keep in mind that abuse of Rx meds can cause kidney failure!

[Gil Denis]

Originally Posted by cherylstewart67

I am surviving. also, do NOT mix meds with alcohol! I am switching from Celebrex to the following and suggest others do the same: "Clinical Omega-3 and Pro-Enz" by; Anabolic Laboratories. Keep in mind that abuse of Rx meds can cause kidney failure!

Hi Mark

I feel your pain As I am still suffering with moaning stiffness and pain as I move about things get better. Not able to work, etc. I cope with rest, walking. P.T. Messages. Enjoying our son grow and play sports, Try to do the best that I can, Be + and + things will happen!

Cheryl I am also taking celebrex when things flair up I hate taking drugs, Are the Omega-3 and Pro-enz helping???

Be Well

Gil

[cp7959]

Mark sorry to hear your having continued problems. When I went thru my neck issues I never thought things would get better. Time and persitence worked for me. I did things to keep my head as clear as possible. Made sure I slept well and exercised, yoga and stretched 5 and 6 times a week. Walked and walked somemore.

Over the course of 2 years what a difference it has made. After 5 cervical surgeries, I am in a place that I'm in a comfortable pain free place with my neck.

As luck would have it I have now had sciatica for 2 years, but I am working hard on that one. At times I want to give up and go for surgery, but I find positive outcomes, push on and hope time helps.

It'd really important to me is when I research on the internet I immediately close out negative BLOGS and postings. I only read positive and inspiring outcomes. Not that I discount real physical pain, but our heads , depression, anxiety make things far worse. I believe if I acted like this prior to my ADR surgeries I would never have gone to Germany. I added at least 2 surgeries by "getting caught up". Stay positive and find enthusiam.

I hope you find a place where you can work on yourself with inspiring thoughts of a good outcome.

[Jim M2]

Hi Mark,
I'm truly sorry to hear you are losing hope. You've always been an inspiration to me. You have always helped and encouraged the rest of us. I hope you regain hope and join the rest of us. Even just surviving is better than despair. Keep in mind we need you. The old MGH SD is dead. You and ispine are the only refuge left for some of us.

Mostly I'm surviving. Sometimes I feel like I can't keep going but I push myself to keep active which means going to work and exercising. Part of the reasoning is that I know I'll feel bad no matter what I do, so I may as well go to work and feel bad there. Work is a distraction that helps take my mind off of the pain and discomfort. I keep hoping my body will step up and heal naturally. It doesn't seem to be happening.

Earlier in this saga I could not imagine I would still be alive today. Surely a human could not endure this indefinitely. I thought that after several years I would be cured or I would be dead from surgeries, or suicide or who knows what.

[karreymetris]

Mark, I just joined here, but I have seen your posts in the threads I've been on so far. I hope you find your respite, but isn't it our mutual pain that brings us all here in the first place? Perhaps we were meant to enjoy this little community of friends. That said, I hope we all get better! My back is killing me!

[Maria]

I know that's a bit rough.. like I'm a sailor or something tho here goes...
I had a right foot bunionectomy and 4th toe on right foot hammertoe surgery.

Ok I have been soooo freakin' patient about recuperating because I also have a condition in my right leg called Lymphedema. This means the lymph valves in this extremity are faulty so I have decreased ability to drain excess fluids/toxins from this extremity.. the foot that is.

So... have to keep my right leg/foot elevated above my heart.. have to keep this foot/leg wrapped with a compression dressing.

And my foot surgeon says.. have to wear thong sandals so that the great toe on the right foot won't move towards the other toes.

The recovery, the gimping, the not being able to wear my tennis shoes with inserts are really getting to my back. I mean ... really!!!!!!

I've forced myself to walk more than I really should in the footwear I'm allowed to wear BECAUSE of my back pain. This helps alleviate back pain for me. Unfortunately I activated my Posterior Tibial Tendonitis in both feet (or bilaterally) which again has me resting!!!!

It's a vicious cycle. I'm trying not to dwell on the various injuries and limitations imposed upon me because I try very hard to be positive and to forge thru things to remain mobile/acitve.

I do have to say that the body is a perfect balancing act esp as we age I believe. I do think that upsetting the "perfect (or imperfect tho functional) balance has alot to do with activation of pain (flare ups).

For all of you out there who are seeking answers with regard to your low back pain please do try to make sure that your footwear is supportive enough and comfortable.

Try the very most basic steps you can at first in terms of helping yourself with back pain. I've had 30 years of back probs and two spine surgeries. I'm not saying don't seek surgical opinions as I'm sure if you're to the point of contacting a surgeon you've been suffering. Just trying a bit re non invasive suggestions so perhaps making sure your gait and footwear is adequte and even superior could be first stop (leg length indifference).

[karreymetris]

Jeez Maria, hang in there! You are strong girl.