Hi, I have not posted in a long time, but saw this question. Just my two cents after 14 years of chiro care on and off. I think it is better to have a chiro who comes well recommended by people who...
Hello. I am a 67 year old woman with chronic back and si joint pain for 15 years. I use grabbers for anything on the floor in the laundry and cabinets. I never push a shopping cart of any size. I do...
Failed. Will not redo...
Yes. It works ok...
Marriage is a partnership. Do the best you can. Talk about it. Reverse roles and ask what if he were me and visa versa. If you truly love you will endure. If not better to move on. Accept your...
Hi all Food is everywhere. You dont have to cook. Everyone is getting older. Do the best u can be friends with your mate adjust. Lower expectations. Be kind to yourself and say. I .cannot do this...
It has taken my family years, years to accept. Turn the tables around. If he were ailing you would suck it up. Wo.en do it all and when they can't everyone complains. Sorry lived thru this tooo long....
Tens is great. Ask your doc about how to apply leads. Never near heart. I use it almost daily. Reduces pain and spasm a bit. One more trick in the bag....
Rest, tens,Advil,wine,pacing,acceptance,meditation...
I have found that docs do not know a lot about tramadol. Off now. Was on for 8 years. Never told about seratonin and tapering off. Do your research. Not as begnign as I wa led to believe 8 years ago...
Yes and so sad!!!! Thank you....
Wow Thank you fusion girl for Facebook tip. Wonderful!!!!...
Hi Again, Yes, Jane I have had epidural, si injections (4 sets) rfa, mri shows mild this and mild that, none of the procedures did anything. This all began at 52 pre-menopause, also wear and tear due...
Hi Again, Thank you for all of your input. Yes, my thoughts are exactly yours. I am going to tread lightly and be evaluated by two other docs. Even then, it is a good idea to wait and see. A doc...
Hi All, I have recently seen a neurosurgeon in the Chicago area who is trained in this relatively new type of sacroilliac surgery. (I have DDD (-2.5 T-score lumbar) L3-4-5, S1, sacroillitis, and...
Hi All, Regarding the dishwasher, I use one of those long grabber/gripper arm extension things you can buy at Walgreen. The pots and pans are a bit tricky, but I have gotten pretty good at it. I also...
Hi All, I have not posted in awhile. First grandchild came a week ago. Hope she will work wonders for pain distraction. Will let you know. In the meantime, Quincy, I am in total agreement with you...
Hi Guys, Just want to say thank you for this post and things our doctors never tell us. I love this forum. Lumiere...
Hi What I have learned recently from pain psychologist is even when you are feeling good pain is always lurking in the body of a cp patient. So you must progress in good times as if you have pain....
Hi Jmom, Yes, welcome to the land of pain which you seem to know all about. It never leaves some of us once it starts, only a matter of degrees. Things I have found helpful: Water therapy, tens...
Hi Tina So very worry for this terrrible event. I cant imagine the suffering involved so glad that you will speak the truth. Too Long have we turned a blind eye Prayers for you all Lumiere...
Hi I also use a sacral belt. This Phelps stabilization. This is not a brace bit a belt. Not damaging. Will investigate ifuse bit am skeptical i think all this happened from childbirth age wear and...
Hello I am an expert at si joint dysfunction 15 years. Why this problem. Not an answer yet. Anyway. I have learned. This is a difficult área. I have done and do pt. Aqua therapy,chiro, any meds that...
Hi All, I have had problems for 14 years in this area. I am wondering if anyone has had successful sacral fusion of the sacral joints??? Not just lumbar but si joints. I know this is a very extreme...
Welcome This is a wonderful Forum. Most non co people including family do not understand. You are in the right place Lumiere 14 years cp issues due to aging spine...
Hi All, I have been dealing with the bracing issue for a long time. Just wanted to know what your hands on experience has been. It seems as if it is not something to rely on for very long. A few...
Thanks guys You gave good info. I will be careful. Lumiere...
Hi all So I know a lumbar brace to keep my bones in place is not good for any length of time. However it helps tremendously in pain management and less meds. Any fans out there. Pros and cons? Better...
Thanks guys for all the support. I am pulling back and carrying on. Will report when things are better Lumiere...
Was doing better for a few months. Bang. Big flare up. Just advised by pain psych even if I feel better pain is always. Lurking. Major setback from just living. Hate to accept a really low key life...
Hi This wonderful Forum and a golf chronic pain psych help tremendously...
Hi I am a veteran is sacroilitis. 14 years. I would say pusue pt. Aqua therapy anti inflammatory creams. Nsads tens machine walki g. Stretching yoga rest when needed. This is a nasty affair. Avoid...
Hi Josh Hang in there. Lot's of energy takers out there. Reserve what is yours and let the chips fall where they may. Take care of you first. Lumiere...
Has any one had I fuse surgery Lumiere...
Hi Seymour, I am sorry you are sad about all of the flare-ups. What has helped me cope with chronic pain and flare ups is a trained psychologist in pain management (specifically). Mine deals with...
Yes. Just went on fosamax. Also take all the usual calcium vit d etc. I have excellent docs on top of everything. I am interested in this I fuse method. They put in stabilizers but it is probably too...
Thanks guys. My h wisdom. I think you said it alll. Lumiere...
Hi All, I have had SI joint problems for the past 14 years which have been treated conservatively. Been there and done that, over and over. I have often thought about the surgery possibility, but no...
Hi. I am with white beard. Let others do the work. What if the roles were reversed??? You would do lots probably. Hang in there. Be good to yourself. I found out the hard way....
Thanks guys. So good to know not alone. Will talk to psych. Lumiere...
Hi all Chronic pain has been a problem for a number of years. I have husband who doesn't understand. Anyone been there. No longer 30. Advice on discrepancies??? This is a major deal. Lumiere...
Hi. I am sympathetic to your sitting problems. When I travel on planes I try and get aisle seat at bulkhead. Easier to get up and stand frequently. Do not travel overseas anymore because of sitting...
Yes, yes and yes. Thousands upon thousands of dollars. With insurance. I totally sympathize....
Hey Seymour, Welcome to the club! Par for the course!!! Lumiere...
Thank you all. Wonderful support! And I am not cooking tonight either. So there! Lumiere...
Hi I read , do. Some hand sewing, movies,tv and I break up tasks into parts so I can do them but not all at once. Example I buy something like grass seed but spread it a little at a time over a few...
Thanks for all the information...
Hi All, Epiphany I am no longer going to feel guilty if: I do not want to make dinner very much. I do not want to make preparations for Holiday dinners and events. I do not want to have people over...
Yes. I was on tramadol for seven years it kind of worked ok 300mg per day. Ditto all the posts about interactions no-one told me about the serotonin effect. Do your research not highly constipating...
Hi All, I am new to this arthritis forum but not to the forum itself. I have sacroillitis and have had it for 14 years. Degeneration L1-5 and SI joints etc. etc. etc. ad nauseum. My current go to for...