Spine Pain Warrior

Spoonie fail! Been sitting in the sun with a Morphine patch on 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 . . . #covid_19 #covıd19 #covid #coronavirus #lockdown2020 #stayhomesavelivesprotectthenhs #stayhomesavelives #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/3ewXddk

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Caroline Flack posted this on Instagram in October! If someone reaches out don’t be mean or fob them off. If you feel like you can’t be there for them get someone who can. I bet that this person feels absolutely shit now. . . . #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/2HtkBcf

For Valentwats day my back pain & a cold bug have decided to get together and enjoy the love of making me a grumpy git for the day 🤬 Chronic pain and illness make a shitty couple and I hope they break up soon 💔 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/38tGbci

Nearly everyday I have to have an afternoon nap and yet the tiredness never fades 🥱😴 Harper & Riley love our sofa snoozes/cuddles ❤️ . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/2SsdMg0

Yesterday as I was hobbling down the stairs I mistook the 2nd step for the last one 🤦🏻‍♀️ I went over on my left ankle and landed on my knees millimetres from the front door 😱 My housemate shouted asking if I was ok, I told her what had happened adding “I’m too fat for this shit” 😆 I’m so glad I’ve got no broken bones and can live with the pain in my left ankle, thigh, hip and extra pain in my back from jolting it. I’m not sure I could manage crutches for a broken ankle 😱 I no longer feel embarrassed when I fall and no tears were shed, less shits are being given as I age 😂 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/39quO64

I saw my Neurosurgeon today. The results of the MRI shows further degeneration in the L4-S1 discs but no increased nerve impingement. He confirmed that the pain I’m experiencing is “mechanical” and more than likely due to arthritis in my spine. He was a little miffed that Pain Management had referred me back to them without discussing pain killers and alternative treatments. He reiterated that at this point there is nothing they can do surgically as the only option of fusion surgery is a last resort. He is sending a letter to my GP advising that I need to be referred to a Rheumatologist and back to Pain Management. So, I’m back to literally painfully waiting... . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/2td1CP9

Sorry I’ve not posted in a while. Things have been up & down, as usual. I’ve started the #lchflifestyle and reduced my carb intake to between 50g-70g per day. I’m not only losing weight, 2st so far, I’m only eating 2 meals a day, my brain fog has cleared to a mist and inflammation pain in my back and joints has reduced too! I’ve been on Reletrans 10mcg/h morphine patches for a few months with no problems. Over the last couple of weeks they’ve started to irritate my skin. This is the mark left when I took it off on Sunday! It’s itchy but not sore and is slowly fading. The only other brand available is Butec which are worse so it’s something I’m just going to have to live with. I see my Neurosurgeon next Sunday to discuss the results of the MRI I had in October. There’s not much he can do for me now though so not expecting a lot from the appointment. Christmas is only 15 days away! I’m so excited! I love Christmas so much 😁 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/2RDTFgb

Canulated ready for the MRI with contrast 🙁 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/34c9a1I

I tried to find a meme about sneezing and back pain but found this gem instead! 😂 I’ve finally caught this cold bug thing that has been doing the rounds. I feel a bit better though because I shared it with my housemate, no one can accuse me of being selfish 😂 I’ve not been around much, my ESA is being reassessed and they’re dragging their heels. I hate being in limbo not knowing if I’ll be approved or if I’ll have to claim JSA or UC until it’s sorted (again)! Stress & anxiety levels are through the roof! My left hand and wrist have been swollen and painful every morning this week too 🙄 Stress, chronic pain and illness is not a good combination 😖 Thank god for funny memes to bring a smile & a chuckle though 😁 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/2M96FHz

So, apparently the pain in my abdomen is unexplainable! Blood tests, X-Ray & CT scan were all clear. The consultant advised that the junior surgeon that told me it was acute appendicitis and could be seen on the X-Ray was wrong. She is going to speak to him about it. I have a gall stone but we’re not going to do anything about it yet as it’s not causing any problems. I’m more than happy with that! I don’t want surgery or anymore meds unnecessarily! She apologised for having no explanation for the pain, I told her that I understand that our bodies are weird and wonderful things and can cause pains with no plausible reason! I’m happy that my appendix is ok and that the gall stone was accidentally found too as if I do get symptoms then diagnosis will be easier & quicker 😁 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/31EGbmm

Waiting to see the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical team. Not sure if it’s a follow up after the acute appendicitis or about the gall stones they saw on the X-Ray 🤔 Either way it’s far too early for my brain cell 🤪😴🙃 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/34XhaoD

I look like a bag of shit 🙄 On Friday morning I started getting a pain in my lower right abdomen, I just thought it was trapped wind. The pain didn’t ease at all throughout the day evening & Saturday so I called 111 after getting home from Megan’s Obreedience heat. They sent me to see an out of hours doctor. He sent me to a&e as he suspected appendicitis. After 10 hours I was finally given a bed on a ward, at this point it was 5:10am this morning. I managed about 1.5 hours sleep. The surgeon advised that they can see my aggravated appendix on the x-ray they did in the middle of the night. I’ve had a CT scan this morning, a shower and emergency leg shave 😱 To treat the acute appendicitis they’re giving me IV antibiotics and are going to do keyhole surgery this afternoon to remove the critter! Just waiting to go to theatre now xx . . . #appendicitis #acuteappendicitis #appendixremoval #appendectomy #keyholesurgery #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/2ZGIGqG

Almost 3 months after stopping taking Tramadol I’m having to start taking it again 🤬 My GP prescribed Co-codamol for the Arthritic pain in my hand but it’s making me feel too woozy. Also, my back & left hip are extremely painful for which the Co-codamol are not strong enough 🙄 I’ll be taking them for a few weeks then will be reducing them to see if I can cope without them again. My body seems to want to jeopardise everything I try to do to help myself 🤬 . . . #nonspecificarthritis #arthritis #bruxism #tmd #temporomandibulardisorder #temporomandibularjointdisorder #plantarfasciitis #tendonitis #bulgingdisc #backpain #backpainsucks #lowerbackpain #chronicpain #chronicbackpain #chronicpainlife #chronicpainmeds #chronicpainwarriors #degenerativediscdisease #lumbarspondylosis #sciatica #allergicrhinitis #chronicsinusitis #invisibledisability #spoonie #spoonielife #spoonieblogger #spinepainwarrior https://ift.tt/2ZULFIn https://ift.tt/2TvN72g

I have 10mcg Morphine patches, Tramadol & Naproxen x