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mopinko

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16. back pain sucks. i'm officially 'fix 1 thing, something else breaks' yrs old now.

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 10:35 PM

Oct 16

after a yr and 1/2 of gi crap, including 2 major surgeries, i was all squared away. happy to get back to my yoga practice. a couple wks in, bamm. low back pain.
now i’m crawling through the medical industrial complex, again, and yeah, it can make u crazy. almost a month to see an ortho, now waiting to get a shot scheduled, but the scheduler doesnt answer her phone. straight to vm. she called me, left a vm, and i’ve called back 3 times. still waiting.
the pain isnt all that awful, but it sure is depressing. i have enough trouble ungluing from a screen to accomplish something, anything. but knowing i’ll b in pain in minutes, it’s just fucking exhausting.
was rly hoping to get that shot this wk, so i cd go protest, but no…

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What a day [View all] LuckyCharms Oct 16 OP

Sending you kind thoughts and hope you get relief asap ❤️ MLAA Oct 16 #1

Thanks, MLAA. LuckyCharms Oct 16 #2

My husband use to say that he was a burden and I said I was just protecting my investment because I wanted him MLAA Oct 16 #3

Your husband has/had... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #4

I understand your frustration. I feel so badly for you and hope you get some relief soon. LoisB Oct 16 #5

Thanks, Lois... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #6

Thank you. Yes, but not as debilitating as yours. LoisB Oct 16 #13

Oh, LuckyCharms. I am so sorry this is happening to you. debm55 Oct 16 #7

Thanks Deb... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #8

I'm so sorry for your pain. Trueblue Texan Oct 16 #9

Thanks a lot, Texan. LuckyCharms Oct 16 #11

Perhaps you need a referral to a pain clinic. Lars39 Oct 16 #10

I got referred to one not too long ago... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #12

Good grief! Lars39 Oct 16 #14

Do you have any "Medical Transport" companies around you? Marie Marie Oct 16 #15

Thanks a lot for this, Marie Marie. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #54

back pain sucks. i'm officially 'fix 1 thing, something else breaks' yrs old now. mopinko Oct 16 #16

Chronic pain is a pain in the ass Bayard Oct 16 #17

Yes... LuckyCharms Oct 16 #18

Has your doctor suggested an epidural? Bayard Oct 17 #20

"" AllaN01Bear Oct 17 #19

Have you tried THC gummy or edibles? Emile Oct 17 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Fla Dem Oct 17 #22

You might want to check with your primary care doc to see if their practice does home visits. Fla Dem Oct 17 #23

Dang, Lucky, you've already had more than your share of pain. quaint Oct 17 #24

Sorry to read about your suffering LuckyCharms CountAllVotes Oct 17 #25

I hope you get your meds back soon! LuckyCharms Oct 18 #49

I had this for many months ballardgirl Oct 17 #26

At fhe hospital now. Prednisone and Dilaudid. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #27

Well glad you finally got some medical attention, Fla Dem Oct 17 #28

Yikes! Your abdominal surgery sounds like no fun! LuckyCharms Oct 17 #30

Hope you got a good night sleep!!!! Fla Dem Oct 18 #45

Thanks, Fla Dem LuckyCharms Oct 18 #48

I hope that you had nice special day, Lucky Niagara Oct 17 #29

Worst birthday ever, Niagara. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #31

Awww, I'm sorry to read that Niagara Oct 17 #36

I forgot to mention my vacation is almost over Niagara Oct 17 #38

Did you have a nice time? LuckyCharms Oct 17 #39

It's a nice time but never enough time, Lucky Niagara Oct 18 #46

I understand, Niagara. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #53

"No Kings" is in your heart, so you're there. Harker Oct 17 #32

Yes, we will all be OK, Harker. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #33

Thanks, Lucky! Harker Oct 17 #34

. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #35

Yep, I'm ready to be fleeced. Harker Oct 17 #40

Wow Harker! LuckyCharms Oct 17 #42

Dammit... right behind you, old man. Harker Oct 17 #43

I hope it's your last one too, Harker. LuckyCharms Oct 17 #44

I'm also out to pasture, Harker Niagara Oct 17 #37

Niagara... let's graze for strength! Harker Oct 17 #41

We're both a bit sheepish, Harker Niagara Oct 18 #47

I am two steps behind you in the pain department onethatcares Oct 18 #50

Thank you, and I wish you good health. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #51

Oh LC, so sorry, may the universe relieve your pain soon 💚 Clouds Passing Oct 18 #52

Thanks so much, Clouds Passing. LuckyCharms Oct 18 #55

You are always okay, but pain-free would be much better 😃 Clouds Passing Oct 18 #56