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[pineappletastic]

I've done my back in. I'm 24 and I've done my back in. It took me twenty minutes to get off the bed this morning, though once I had crawled to the bathroom I did manage to pull myself up on the towel rail and stand! Woot, only half an hour to stand up

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[vampire_tribble]

Age is no factor for back pain...
I slipped a disc when I was 22. I was laid flat on my back for 3 days, but I could get about after that. I couldn't reach my feet in the mornings, though for a couple of years after.

I don't know what you can do to relieve the boredom, unless you read a lot, but there are a few things you can do to make things easier;

Depending on how your walking matters on if you can prop yourself up on the settee or a chair. If you find yourself hunching forwards when you walk, you can curl yourself into a chair or on the settee. You need to make sure your feet are off the floor and your lower spine is fully supported, that's vital, so having plenty of cushions, or pillows behind your back (not under your bum though) is a good idea. If you're leaning back, you shouldn't try to sit, or prop yourself up at all (I've had both sorts of back pain).

Don't sleep on your back if you're forward hunching, sleep on your side, a pillow is good, and tucking yourself into the foetal position takes the strain off. IF you lean back you should sleep on your back, but don't use a pillow (takes the strain off your spine). Don't sleep on your stomach. This should make getting up in the morning easier.

In the end, if you try something and it doesn't ease the pain straight away, don't do it, if you can find a position that is pain free, even better, because that means your back is not being strained and can heal quicker.

Avoid sitting up from laying down without using your arms to support you, and try not to make any sudden movements (I know that's not helpful when your sneezing). One thing to do if you do feel a sneeze coming on is put one hand on where it hurts and try to support your back with your hand while your sneezing - It's a little tricky at first, but you'll soon get to know how.

Hope this helps, and you're back to normal soon.

:)

[pineappletastic]

I'm not leaning forward, I can't bend that way at all! I guess I am kinda leaning back, the doctor said not to sit I can help it, so I guess that's the sort of injury brought on by lifting things?

I've just finished the book I was reading (the last of the Twilight ones - I'm such an emo), so I'm re-reading Wee Free Men for the hundreth time now. Considering watching Firefly. Gah, most of the time I'd kill for nothing to do, but when it's forced on me I hate it!

Fear my emo power.

[gold_dust84]

Oh, are the Twilight books any good? I really enjoyed the film...

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[slick_mink]

You are no man.

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[gold_dust84]

You say the most hurtful things Alex :(

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[pineappletastic]

The first one could be made out of angst, don't let it near sharp things, seriously. The first person perspective got on my nerves for a bit, but I got over it. The second one starts a little slow, can really say much without spoilers. I had 'can't sleep, must find out what happens' moments, but then, words are like crack to me, unless I'm reading something particularly terrible.

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[loubyloubylou]

Did you become a 12 year old girl while I wasn't watching? You do realise the film is garbage? I bought the first book, but not started it yet as I'm reading Mrs Livsey's copy of His Dark Materials. The overarching plot sounds ok, but the film is ass Jabba.

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[pineappletastic]

I didn't hate the film all that much actually, though I did watch it with Vicky from work, so it's not like I was paying attention as she cannot shut up. All I remember is thinking 'is the 'Native American = Werewolves' thing supposed to be subtle, cos it's really not?', and then be very un-PC imagining wheelchair-wolf. I think if I watched it again I'd be more annoyed as I'd know which bits were wrong!

[vampire_tribble]

Ah, the worst kind of back pain. That's how I was when I slipped my disc - which I did picking up my daughter (she was about 2 at the time) and carrying her downstairs. I was completely immobilised - really, I blacked out after a couple of steps with the pain, I'll leave the complications that brought up to the imagination...

It should be a lot easier in a couple of days if you keep off your feet as much as possible. Even though I was that bad I was on my feet in three days. You should definitely avoid any strain on your back until it's gone completely. Driving will be dificult for a while, but the acid test for me was; once I could take the handbrake off without my eyes watering then it was probably ok to drive :)

Lou's suggestion for hot water bottles is excellent, though the heat pads you can get (£1 for 2 from Wilkinsons) take less time to prepare (so less time stood up) and last longer. I make sure I always have a supply just in case cos they is for the win :D

Be patient, it won't last forever, and it offers plenty of thinking time too...