Gary's back

gja1000 · 09-08-2010, 04:18 PM

Well darn! Gary had a back pain/weakness episode this morning - but not nearly as bad as before. He has muscle relaxants to take and he took one right after it happened, and no more today (knock on wood). He also now knows EXACTLY what forward bending movement triggers it. He said an episode started yesterday as he began to lean forward, but he straightened up right away, and it stopped. I guess he wasn't as quick thinking today. LOL!

So, whatever it is, it is mechanical. I talked with an orthopedic nurse who seems to think the problem can be solved with physical therapy. Did I tell you Gary hates physical therapy!!! Actually, he has gotten lazy since he's been sick and doesn't like to do a lot of physical activity - which he NEEDS to do - but doesn't like to. The physical therapy (if that's what he has to do) will be good for him. He needs to get more exercise anyway! LOL!

Anyway, I think he has enough muscle relaxers to make it to his appointment with the doctor. Oh my, it's always something!

Blueyes · 09-09-2010, 06:34 AM

I'm sorry Gary is having problems. I hope physical therapy helps, if he does it. Back problems are so hard to deal with. At least it's not life threatening. But I think at this point, things that are quality of life threatening are almost as disturbing. Hang in there Gayle!

gja1000 · 09-09-2010, 06:03 PM

Only one episode today and he didn't take any muscle relaxers - so maybe he can squeek by till he sees the doctor (keeping my fingers crossed).

Yes yes yes, I'm so thankful that this is not life threatening - I just am not ready for life threatening right now. However, it may impinge on his quality of life as you mentioned, Betsi, and he is not the easiest person to be around when he is unable to do what he wants. (yes, I'm rolling my eyes). Really though, I do understand. He has to put up with so much, it just doesn't seem fair.

judy · 09-09-2010, 06:54 PM

What was that expression you used a while back Betsi? Freeze my eyeballs?

JJJ · 09-10-2010, 08:55 AM

I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully he recuperates quick.

gja1000 · 09-14-2010, 05:36 PM

Gary is doing OK with his back. He is very careful to not bend incorrectly. He hasn't had an episode in a few days. YAY!

JJJ · 09-16-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gja1000

Gary is doing OK with his back. He is very careful to not bend incorrectly. He hasn't had an episode in a few days. YAY!

Glad to hear that

09-08-2010, 04:18 PM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Well darn! Gary had a back pain/weakness episode this morning - but not nearly as bad as before. He has muscle relaxants to take and he took one right after it happened, and no more today (knock on wood). He also now knows EXACTLY what forward bending movement triggers it. He said an episode started yesterday as he began to lean forward, but he straightened up right away, and it stopped. I guess he wasn't as quick thinking today. LOL! So, whatever it is, it is mechanical. I talked with an orthopedic nurse who seems to think the problem can be solved with physical therapy. Did I tell you Gary hates physical therapy!!! Actually, he has gotten lazy since he's been sick and doesn't like to do a lot of physical activity - which he NEEDS to do - but doesn't like to. The physical therapy (if that's what he has to do) will be good for him. He needs to get more exercise anyway! LOL! Anyway, I think he has enough muscle relaxers to make it to his appointment with the doctor. Oh my, it's always something! __________________ Gayle

09-09-2010, 06:34 AM	#2
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I'm sorry Gary is having problems. I hope physical therapy helps, if he does it. Back problems are so hard to deal with. At least it's not life threatening. But I think at this point, things that are quality of life threatening are almost as disturbing. Hang in there Gayle! __________________ Betsi

09-09-2010, 06:03 PM	#3
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Only one episode today and he didn't take any muscle relaxers - so maybe he can squeek by till he sees the doctor (keeping my fingers crossed). Yes yes yes, I'm so thankful that this is not life threatening - I just am not ready for life threatening right now. However, it may impinge on his quality of life as you mentioned, Betsi, and he is not the easiest person to be around when he is unable to do what he wants. (yes, I'm rolling my eyes). Really though, I do understand. He has to put up with so much, it just doesn't seem fair. __________________ Gayle

09-09-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	What was that expression you used a while back Betsi? Freeze my eyeballs? __________________ *Judy*

09-14-2010, 05:36 PM	#6
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Gary is doing OK with his back. He is very careful to not bend incorrectly. He hasn't had an episode in a few days. YAY! __________________ Gayle

09-10-2010, 08:55 AM	#5
JJJ Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,073	I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully he recuperates quick.

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