Had a very nasty fall yesterday. Carrying a wooden trashcan out to my garage, stepped on the deck steps, slipped went down only after the trashcan went up n broke over my back.... needless to say NOT ok... in a whole lotta pain... can hardly move around, let alone do anything... going to the chiropractor to hopefully get some relief... NO idea HOW I am going to work tomorrow...
At the chiropractor now, he is going to take xray. Update soon.
Don't wish your self dead, I understand the frustration of not being able to move without pain and back pain is one of the worst. I was almost in tears once because I could not hammer a few nails in a wall when I had back pain, I eventually had surgery and was off work for 3 months.
Hopefully your back will begin to feel better in 2 or 3 weeks, is a chiropractor someone you have visited before? I never went to a chiropractor I was always wary of their methods.
Wishing you luck and relief.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 21, 2026, 09:51 AMNOT ok... in a whole lotta pain... can hardly move around, let alone do anything... going to the chiropractor to hopefully get some relief... NO idea HOW I am going to work tomorrow...
I feel for you...Mondays I only work 6 hours due to chronic back pain from a work injury. If I don't work reduced hours on Monday, I can't make it through the week. Lower 3 discs got crushed and the only two options will essentially make me fully disabled, so I have to put up with it. But there are times when I can't even sit up in bed, much less do anything.
Quote from: Jeff_T on Sep 21, 2026, 11:13 AMI understand the frustration of not being able to move without pain and back pain is one of the worst.
I agree. Nothing has
ever taken me down like back pain. Even before the injury, sometimes I would pull my back shoveling snow and that would take 2-3 weeks before I could really do anything again.
Well at Urgent Care now. Chiropractor took X-Rays n looks like that *censored* trash can may have damaged a veribre.... 6 weeks light duty
Ouch! I hope that the doctors can do something about it, and soon.
Well, looks like contusions and bruising. Got pain patches, painkiller, and steroids to help.
Quote from: Jeff_T on Sep 21, 2026, 11:13 AMDon't wish your self dead, I understand the frustration of not being able to move without pain and back pain is one of the worst. I was almost in tears once because I could not hammer a few nails in a wall when I had back pain, I eventually had surgery and was off work for 3 months.
Hopefully your back will begin to feel better in 2 or 3 weeks, is a chiropractor someone you have visited before? I never went to a chiropractor I was always wary of their methods.
Wishing you luck and relief.
I know what you mean, I am just sooo tired of pain.... back pain 22 years already, did NOT need more.... I've been going there since 2023.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Sep 21, 2026, 11:25 AMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 21, 2026, 09:51 AMNOT ok... in a whole lotta pain... can hardly move around, let alone do anything... going to the chiropractor to hopefully get some relief... NO idea HOW I am going to work tomorrow...
I feel for you...Mondays I only work 6 hours due to chronic back pain from a work injury. If I don't work reduced hours on Monday, I can't make it through the week. Lower 3 discs got crushed and the only two options will essentially make me fully disabled, so I have to put up with it. But there are times when I can't even sit up in bed, much less do anything.
Quote from: Jeff_T on Sep 21, 2026, 11:13 AMI understand the frustration of not being able to move without pain and back pain is one of the worst.
I agree. Nothing has ever taken me down like back pain. Even before the injury, sometimes I would pull my back shoveling snow and that would take 2-3 weeks before I could really do anything again.
You have my sympathies, back pain deffinatly sucks, not to mention being tired ALL THE TIME!.... Least I am, you have/did that issue? If you solved it, how did you? I hate being tired soo much..
Quote from: granz on Sep 21, 2026, 03:07 PMOuch! I hope that the doctors can do something about it, and soon.
I got some relief today with having prescriptions.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 22, 2026, 08:28 PMYou have my sympathies, back pain deffinatly sucks, not to mention being tired ALL THE TIME!.... Least I am, you have/did that issue? If you solved it, how did you? I hate being tired soo much..
I'm stuck with this for life. Currently I take Meloxicam (Anti-Inflammatory) once per day. It doesn't last all day. ::)
Quote from: Chris Savage on Sep 22, 2026, 10:52 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 22, 2026, 08:28 PMYou have my sympathies, back pain deffinatly sucks, not to mention being tired ALL THE TIME!.... Least I am, you have/did that issue? If you solved it, how did you? I hate being tired soo much..
I'm stuck with this for life. Currently I take Meloxicam (Anti-Inflammatory) once per day. It doesn't last all day. ::)
No doubt prescription; I take it? So you are always tired too?
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 23, 2026, 12:03 AMNo doubt prescription; I take it? So you are always tired too?
Yes, Meloxicam is a prescription, and yes, I am tired a lot. Pain takes it out of ya. I am looking at an herbal alternative. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory. I haven't taken that since the accident, so I don't know if it will help my lower spine or not.
I will say this; I used to take a prescription medication called, Gabapentin. It's normally used an an anti-seizure medication, but they use it to treat Neuropathy too. I no longer take it. Not only did it make me so lethargic, that simple sitting down to relax would put me to sleep, but it was also causing me Vertigo!
I started taking a non-prescription herbal supplement called, Calm Pro 5. It works better and no side effects. I am hoping I can switch from the Meloxicam to the Turmeric and get better results as well.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Sep 23, 2026, 12:09 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 23, 2026, 12:03 AMNo doubt prescription; I take it? So you are always tired too?
Yes, Meloxicam is a prescription, and yes, I am tired a lot. Pain takes it out of ya. I am looking at an herbal alternative. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory. I haven't taken that since the accident, so I don't know if it will help my lower spine or not.
I will say this; I used to take a prescription medication called, Gabapentin. It's normally used an an anti-seizure medication, but they use it to treat Neuropathy too. I no longer take it. Not only did it make me so lethargic, that simple sitting down to relax would put me to sleep, but it was also causing me Vertigo!
I started taking a non-prescription herbal supplement called, Calm Pro 5. It works better and no side effects. I am hoping I can switch from the Meloxicam to the Turmeric and get better results as well.
Well, atleast I have someone who knows how I am feeling. Maybe I can try tumeric; who knows might help.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 22, 2026, 08:28 PMI am just sooo tired of pain
That is my greatest struggle in life, it can be extremely hard. I wish I could tell you what has kept me going but I have no idea and it's probably best that I never find out. I hope you find some long term relief from the pain soon.
Quote from: Steelcitygamer8 on Sep 24, 2026, 06:56 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 22, 2026, 08:28 PMI am just sooo tired of pain
That is my greatest struggle in life, it can be extremely hard. I wish I could tell you what has kept me going but I have no idea and it's probably best that I never find out. I hope you find some long term relief from the pain soon.
I wish I had a soft bed.... that'd probly be a help.. You as well. Pain SUCKS!!
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 24, 2026, 11:32 PMI wish I had a soft bed.... that'd probly be a help.. You as well. Pain SUCKS!!
It's interesting how these things can vary from person to person. A soft bed makes my back worse, and sometimes irritates my sciatic nerve as well. I have a firm bed. Much better for me. A lot of it depends on how you sleep. I am a restless sleeper, so that doesn't help.
Update: Well, pain STILL here, better, but still got it. Though haven't added this, mostly for well..... It was the day I fell, before actually falling last time, I had to have certain bowel movements, only pee.... FINALLY today I had 2 so far...
Quote from: Chris Savage on Sep 25, 2026, 09:57 AMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 24, 2026, 11:32 PMI wish I had a soft bed.... that'd probly be a help.. You as well. Pain SUCKS!!
It's interesting how these things can vary from person to person. A soft bed makes my back worse, and sometimes irritates my sciatic nerve as well. I have a firm bed. Much better for me. A lot of it depends on how you sleep. I am a restless sleeper, so that doesn't help.
Everyone is different. I am a side sleeper and want soft bed. Hard ones make me stiff...
The pain is getting better. Done with the steroids, which trashed my blood sugar.... Still in pain, back feels like cramp in it, and still hard to get out of bed. REALLY DON'T wanna goto work at all today...
I'm glad that you are feeling better. Hopefully, your pain will continue to lessen over the next few days.
Quote from: granz on Sep 30, 2026, 02:42 PMI'm glad that you are feeling better. Hopefully, your pain will continue to lessen over the next few days.
You have no idea how much I'd like that... I use a cane to get out of bed in the morning or if I have to get up to use the bathroom....
Well, it's been a month now since I got hurt, and while the pain has gotten better, back still is WAY out of place.... Back is "Tight as a Rope" and "VERY Angry" as the Chiropractor put it. Doing okish, still hard to get out of bed, but now even more tired daily.....
Sorry to hear about this, although I'm glad for the improvement that you are seeing. I've prayed, just now, for continued improvement for you.
My personal experience is that my back seems to take longer than anything else to heal. Just take it easy so you don't interrupt the healing process. Sadly, I feel like some things never really heal all the way, but then, that's how it seems at my age.
P.S. - I merged this with your original thread so anyone that read the "update", but didn't know about the original post would know what it was in regards to. ;)
Quote from: granz on Oct 22, 2026, 05:02 AMSorry to hear about this, although I'm glad for the improvement that you are seeing. I've prayed, just now, for continued improvement for you.
This crap sucks... For like 2 weeks, I required a cane just to get out of bed.... Thanks, I been praying for help myself.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Oct 22, 2026, 08:37 AMMy personal experience is that my back seems to take longer than anything else to heal. Just take it easy so you don't interrupt the healing process. Sadly, I feel like some things never really heal all the way, but then, that's how it seems at my age.
P.S. - I merged this with your original thread so anyone that read the "update", but didn't know about the original post would know what it was in regards to. ;)
I know the feeling, I hope this heals much better....
Update: The Chiropractor tried to kill me..... ok, that's what I call it.... 11/9 he managed to crack my back where the problem zone it, and got it back into place, with a HECK of ALOT OF PAIN!! Was there for over an hour, and couldn't stand up for bit nor really move around.... but I am doing ok at the moment, pain is going away, and things getting easier then it has been.
No pain no gain :) I'm glad you are getting better.
Quote from: MicroNut on Nov 11, 2026, 03:55 PMNo pain no gain :) I'm glad you your getting better.
Very slow but yes.