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We've got your back

We've got your back

Hello @Shaz51 @Owlunar2 @Emelia8 @ClockFace @Appleblossom and anyone and everyone

I hope I'm not intruding... I thought I'd start a space for people with back issues if they haven't connected elsewhere.

After months of being fobbed off by my gp I've been diagnosed with lumbar spine issues. Findings include arthropathy, stenosis, bulging discs, L5 nerve root impingement (both sides) and crowded cauda equina. Pain and discomfort, fatigue and depression, pelvic issues. I'm trying to push through and stay mobile but I can't do as much as i used to. Staying positive is hard. When my gp gave me the printed MRI report she walked out of the office before I could ask any questions. I'm starting with an osteopath next week.

I guess I'm hoping for tips and mutual support. Thanks for reading.

Dimity

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@Dimity exercise is not a panacea… but has helped me limit medication and pain and had other benefits. There are definitely days I feel lower in mood and stamina. Eg still haven’t done my single leg balance set while doing arm raises with weights… cos I fell over cos I tripped on my sock doing my sideways crab walk! Duh! Never knew that was a hazard. Finding the right mix for you… for each individual… matters. Good luck with surgery.

@Patchworks Sciatica is hard. I am keeping it at bay for the moment. Getting old ain’t for cissies.

Big cooee

@tyme @Emelia8 @Shaz51

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No one has given me a coo---eeeee in ages! Thanks @Appleblossom !

I recently heard you were stuck with logging into your account here. Is it all okay now? Was it because of a tech issue on our side? I know it's sorta sounds stupid that I'm asking after you've posted, but I was wondering if this is an ongoing issue where you can log in sometimes and not other times.

If you have issues, you can email us at team@saneforums.org

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Thanks @Appleblossom @Patchworks that's definitely incentive to persevere

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Gently walking beside you @Dimity @Patchworks

and hugs to @Shaz51 @Emelia8

don’t worry

@tyme tek issue…my side… changing access to devices and which ones I am logged on… aka .. son has my computer… and I am not all over tablets… tho grateful to have it.

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Glad to hear @Appleblossom .

That's okay - we are not all techies...

If you have issues in the future, give us a yell and we'll do what we can to get you back on.

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hello @tyme , @Dimity , @Appleblossom , @Patchworks , @Emelia8

how is everyone today ?

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Hi @Shaz51 and everyone,

I started doing Pilates using an app but it stopped working so I stopped doing it 😞

I have now signed up to a fitness centre for classes which starts in a week. I'll wait to see if I can do the exercises with my back/hip how it is.

I noticed that if I wear cheap shoes, my hip pain flares up so I stick to good sneakers (I was gifted a good pair of shoes).

How are you Shaz?

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@Patchworks , take it nice and easy next week, listen to your body when you have had enough

we walked to pick up our Ute from the mechanic so no exercise bike for me today

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Thanks @Shaz51 , yes I'll be guided by any discomfort so I don't hurt myself

I hope your mechanical bill wasn't too big. I don't know card well so dread the mechanic bills. It's good you got you're walking in. I walked over 7000 steps yesterday, slow day today

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wow well done for doing all those steps yesterday @Patchworks , I can see why you are having a slow day today xx

I did 5000 steps today so i think i will be aching a bit tonight

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