scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 09:41 AM |
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Things To Do While Lying Down...
... backs on a berserker again... can't sit... can't walk... only comfort is lying down!
I spent all day yesterday dozing, so I guess that's not going to happen today! Any suggestions of things to do whilst lying on your back???
It's Evolution Baby!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 09:46 AM |
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who's with you...
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scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:02 AM |
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... the dog!
It's Evolution Baby!
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scudderfish
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:07 AM |
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Change your gearbox?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
... the dog!
sick...
Play with google sketch, that's what I've been doing to stop myself going mad in this boring job, getting a dab hand at sketchy physics
Whenever I did my back in the worst thing I could do was go to bed as it just got worse, best to move about if you can
How did you knacker it anyway???
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
Change your gearbox?
Yeah get one of these and make yourself useful 
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mcerd1
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:18 AM |
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design me a new roof for my garage
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stevegough
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
... backs on a berserker again... can't sit... can't walk... only comfort is lying down!
I spent all day yesterday dozing, so I guess that's not going to happen today! Any suggestions of things to do whilst lying on your back???
If you are having back spasms - try a VERY hot shower on it. As good as other heat treatments - then again, if it is really bad, visit an Osteopath -
£25 a visit is usually money well spent. And what a relief when it goes....
Also the big 400mg ibuprofen are definitely worth a try.
You have 0.5kgs of my sympathy. 
Luego Locost C20XE.
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thunderace
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:35 AM |
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get a psp and some games
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
quote:
Originally posted by scootz
... backs on a berserker again... can't sit... can't walk... only comfort is lying down!
I spent all day yesterday dozing, so I guess that's not going to happen today! Any suggestions of things to do whilst lying on your back???
If you are having back spasms - try a VERY hot shower on it. As good as other heat treatments - then again, if it is really bad, visit an Osteopath -
£25 a visit is usually money well spent. And what a relief when it goes....
Also the big 400mg ibuprofen are definitely worth a try.
You have 0.5kgs of my sympathy.
Steve, Scotts back is proper fecked (in my medical opinion), not sure the brufen and shower will fix it .. as much as I'd like to rinse him
for being a pansy! haha
Craig
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mrwibble
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:47 AM |
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jazz mag at the ready captain?
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 10:55 AM |
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Get yourself one of those Tens machines, I've had a dodgy back for more years than I care to remember, and it certainly helps with back spasm.
SYmpathy to you too, unless you've been there it's hard to appreciate how much damn pain it causes
Oh, and as for what you can do, try designing the next big Kit Car seller
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 11:06 AM |
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Mate, I've recently increased my Meds from Tremadol, through the range of Matrifen, starting at 12.5mg/h 72hr replacements. Doubled it to
25's and now on 50's.
I'm definitely feeling less pain than I did on the tremadol and it's a patch so not popping pills all day...
ETA - Obv, I'm not telling you take it, just have a word with your Doc and see if it's a viable option for you...
[Edited on 16/2/11 by Steve Hignett]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 11:12 AM |
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Scootz
Have you ever seen the documentary "Strong man"?
This guys broke his back and fix it himself, he runs a clinic (I think in Moscow!) but seeing how well he repaired his own back it might be worth
investigating?
article linky
linky
what it applies for linky
not sure what your condition is but it this guy just sprang to mind
[Edited on 16/2/11 by Mr Whippy]
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 11:39 AM |
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Scootz, have you asked your GP to refer you to a pain clinic?
My missus was on high levels of Tramadol for ages and they flipped when she went to see a pain specialist.
Tramadol should only be prescribed for short periods, otherwise if fubars your head.
When I had a trapped nerve in my neck ( I was rushed into hospital with suspected heart attack) the pain control team came round took me off the
massive doses of pain killers and prescribed a cocktail of low doses of Paracetamol, Tramadol and Gabapentine, it worked a treat.
Worth a shot mate.
HTH.
Take care,
John.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 11:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mrwibble
jazz mag at the ready captain?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VuqQtemvYY
FF to 4:15
[Edited on 16/2/2011 by mcerd1]
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BenB
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 12:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Scootz, have you asked your GP to refer you to a pain clinic?
My missus was on high levels of Tramadol for ages and they flipped when she went to see a pain specialist.
Tramadol should only be prescribed for short periods, otherwise if fubars your head.
When I had a trapped nerve in my neck ( I was rushed into hospital with suspected heart attack) the pain control team came round took me off the
massive doses of pain killers and prescribed a cocktail of low doses of Paracetamol, Tramadol and Gabapentine, it worked a treat.
Worth a shot mate.
HTH.
Take care,
John.
Be careful with Tramadol indeed. Nasty stuff when used long term and not always that effective a painkiller! Trip to the pain clinic might not be a
bad option, look at some the neuropathic painkillers (gabapentin, pregabalin etc etc), they will also likely discuss things like TENS /
electroacupunture / nerve blocks etc etc. As much as I love my complimentary medicines, chiropractic technique has very little evidence of benefit and
is based upon "subluxation" which after more than 100 years has never actually been demonstrated as existing. It's also slightly
worrying that in the 1997 Journal of Canadian Chiropractic Assocation a study showed that 74% of chiropracters questionned "do not accept the
view that controlled clinical trials are the best way to validate chiropractic methods". Always worries me when someone is making a claim but
doesn't seem that keen to prove it  Although I do have a 300mph car, I just can't show it to anyone .
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 12:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
who's with you...
lol!
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 12:52 PM |
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I could rent my exp out to you for a fixed fee at x pounds and hour.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 01:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
I could rent my exp out to you for a fixed fee at x pounds and hour.
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scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 01:40 PM |
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Backs fecked. Done the scans, specialists, pills, physio's and pain clinics. Upshot is that my spinal chord and sciatic nerves are knacked and
there's no direct treatment left to try.
Oxycontin in high doses used to work a bit, but I found it rather 'morish' so stopped taking it as I could see where I was heading...
Think I might ask the Doc for some strong sleeping pills and try and hibernate through this one!
Just watched 'There Will Be Blood'... the two 'Mesrine' films are next! Poor dog wants to go for a walk, but it won't
be happening with me anytime soon
It's Evolution Baby!
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eddie99
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 01:46 PM |
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mrwibble
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 01:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Backs fecked. Done the scans, specialists, pills, physio's and pain clinics. Upshot is that my spinal chord and sciatic nerves are knacked and
there's no direct treatment left to try.
Oxycontin in high doses used to work a bit, but I found it rather 'morish' so stopped taking it as I could see where I was heading...
Think I might ask the Doc for some strong sleeping pills and try and hibernate through this one!
Just watched 'There Will Be Blood'... the two 'Mesrine' films are next! Poor dog wants to go for a walk, but it won't
be happening with me anytime soon
oh dear better wheel you off to the vet then.
seriously though, hope you feel better soon, and u've got a nurse that can "treat" you.
if you don't mind me asking, what has caused all this damage?
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scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 01:57 PM |
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Four Herniated discs were pushing into my spinal canal for the best part of ten years before a proper diagnosis was made (for some reason no-one was
keen to offer an MRI)! The disc matter has all dispersed now, but the nerves are still proper angry!
It's Evolution Baby!
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mrwibble
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 02:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Four Herniated discs were pushing into my spinal canal for the best part of ten years before a proper diagnosis was made (for some reason no-one was
keen to offer an MRI)! The disc matter has all dispersed now, but the nerves are still proper angry!
ouch.
will it get better over time?
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