The (not so old) Crocks Cafe -Part 2

Indie_Kid

What do people do about back support whilst in bed? I woke up this morning and can hardly move my neck again.

Trialia

Memory-foam mattress topper and only one pillow. The less my head's lifted up, the less my neck hurts when I wake up, and the mattress topper offers good support.

nanamoo

hi blackpaw, i havent got a clue, my doc is thinking its arthritis, but he isnt too sure yet, which is why is he is sending me to rheumatology, i just wish i knew what was causing the pain and stiffness as to me it would be easier for me to handle the problems than the not knowing

nanamoo

sh, i use a V shaped pillow which seems to help with my neck and back, without it i wake up in agony

bigzippy

nanamoo wrote: »

the doc has me on tramadol and diclofenac which only takes the edge off the pains and the tramadol gives me almighty itches which drives me crazier than i already am .

they're soooo annoying aren't they? Have you tried antihistamines (they do take the edge off if nothing else imo) and I sometimes find that immersing myself in a bath helps confuse the nerve endings so they stop mithering for a lil while...
I don't wanna sounds like I'm trying to teach you to suck eggs, but sometimes someone mentions a seemingly obvious thing to me and I just kinda go DOH!

LameWolf wrote: »

Now, would you all please have a quick look around where you're sitting and see if you can find Mr LW's watch? Silly beggar has mislaid it; I've had the bungalow upside down, and no sign of it.

Sorry LW, I even tried finding it while sorting the garage out

nanamoo wrote: »

... as to me it would be easier for me to handle the problems than the not knowing

Aye, I think we've all known that feeling! Hope you get answers soon

nanamoo

hi bigzippy, thanks for the suggestions the only prob i have with it is i cant get in/out the bath by myself lol its a full scale operation for that 1, i find lying on my bed with a fan on me helps a bit, im already taking antihistamines most days to help take the itch outta the pompholyx i have on my feet but havent noticed it help with the tramadol itches

im always having DOH! moments

lamewolf, i have had my kids search here for mr lamewolf's watch but there has been no sign of it, hope you can find it soon

juno

lamewolf, things are always in the last place you look. So look under the bed and then stop looking.

summerof0763

nanamoo wrote: »

hi bigzippy, thanks for the suggestions the only prob i have with it is i cant get in/out the bath by myself lol its a full scale operation for that 1, i find lying on my bed with a fan on me helps a bit, im already taking antihistamines most days to help take the itch outta the pompholyx i have on my feet but havent noticed it help with the tramadol itches

im always having DOH! moments

lamewolf, i have had my kids search here for mr lamewolf's watch but there has been no sign of it, hope you can find it soon

must confess never had a problem with itchy skin from tramadol,but now off it and on morphine tads and pregablin,though helping with pain to a degree,have found i now have very short term memory loss,and total exhaustion,dont know if its tabs or just me!!

needing-help

Hi everyone:D

Lamewolf I may have seen my dog with Mr LW's watch in which case he REALLY doesn't want it back:rotfl:

Was feeling good today so we took the kids to the park. It was really busy but I saw a bench with just one woman sat at the end so I hobbled over with my stick. I went to sit down and she said oh I'm saving that seat for my husband and children they are just over there playing. Me being me found myself apologising and hobbling off again:mad:
Why can't I be more forceful and stand up for myself. I ended up having to sit on the floor so now I am in agony and can barely move:(

On a positive note we picked our first strawberries from the garden. Have you any idea how hard it is to share 2 strawberries between 5 people:rotfl:

Gentle hugs for all who need them.

beadle2

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Originally Posted by sh1305
Anyone else had botox injections for pain? This ahs been recommended for me. When I told my parents, their reaction was :eek:

i have just read this so sorry for butting in but Botox for me works ,i have it every 3 months and its brilliant.Well worth the pain at the time it literally turns the nerve ending off ,(like on forehead). i have that on my neck and shoulders my consultant is brill he first touches the sore points (And i almost jump off the chair) and makes a mark with a pen ,then bingo he injects the spots he marked.quite often i know hes found the spot as i get goose bumps down my arm.
literally i feel better before ive left the room.
I say give it a try.