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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

elfin

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4. The only thing that stopped my own pain ---

Reply to cali (Original post)

Tue Dec 13, 2011, 10:03 PM

Dec 2011

It was excruciating back pain from a cluster of serious conditions.

Instead of risky surgery, took the advice of one doc to "walk IN water."

The flotation took the weight off the injured tissues and nerves and after a few months of three times a week in a therapy pool, I was able to go from wheelchair to walker to cane and then none of the above.

Also was able to go from Vicodin plus prescription naproxen and prescription muscle relaxants to nothing except very occasional regular naproxen (alene.)

Yes, it cost a membership to a health club, but it saved my life.

Don't know if it is applicable to your sad situation, but I hope it is.

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Chronic Pain. [View all] cali Dec 2011 OP

Frustrating yes Pharaoh Dec 2011 #1

they know. I'm in PT cali Dec 2011 #18

Stick it out and be patient with yourself. MedicalAdmin Dec 2011 #23

I feel your pain Pharaoh Dec 2011 #25

you most certainly have my moral support cali Dec 2011 #29

Hang in there... cyberswede Dec 2011 #2

If you can, get some physical therapy. You need to rebuild those muscles without causing further hedgehog Dec 2011 #3

I'm in intense PT, including aqua therapy cali Dec 2011 #19

Good for you! Here's hoping for some good results quickly! hedgehog Dec 2011 #21

The only thing that stopped my own pain --- elfin Dec 2011 #4

I've has PT twice - once for a badly sprained ankle and once for a badly sprained back. hedgehog Dec 2011 #6

Understand Your Pain grilled onions Dec 2011 #5

Brilliant analysis. MedicalAdmin Dec 2011 #24

I am so very sorry to read that. It's really OK Mira Dec 2011 #7

You are not a whiner. But I know how you feel. kdmorris Dec 2011 #8

You are not a whiner Irishonly Dec 2011 #9

I didn't mean to poh-pooh your pain, just suggest some alternatives you can try. hedgehog Dec 2011 #10

Last year I had shoulder surgery. TNDemo Dec 2011 #11

No you are not a whiner nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #12

thanks nadine cali Dec 2011 #20

Hugs nadinbrzezinski Dec 2011 #22

That is a lot to deal with libodem Dec 2011 #13

This just occurred to me - if you can get some PT, you can hedgehog Dec 2011 #14

Hugs, Cali. They're tough words to write. ncrainbowgrrl Dec 2011 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Dec 2011 #16

I've been reading about tart cherry juice TBA Dec 2011 #17

there are many of us that suffer in pain daily demtenjeep Dec 2011 #26

What a great thread you got going, Cali! ITA with the others -- it's NOT whining! tpsbmam Dec 2011 #27

thank you! cali Dec 2011 #28

I'm the same way with all meds that have the potential for addiction/dependency tpsbmam Dec 2011 #31

Your remark that the pain came from nerve damage made me wonder if you should see a neurologist. Vinca Dec 2011 #30

Complaining Is OK ProfessorGAC Dec 2011 #32

The need to share with other what's going on with us is part of our nature housewolf Dec 2011 #33

You're not a whiner. You hurt, there is a reason for you to hurt, and you still want Warpy Jan 2012 #34