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I never thought about watching a very emotional movie. That's a great idea! Maybe it will help me. I just feel like I need to sob.
I am taking the glucosamine/chondroitin supplement, but so far, it's not helping. I just started it 3 weeks ago. How long did it take before it helped you? I understand it takes awhile to get into your system.
I appreciate your concern---and your prayers.
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#142559 - 01/25/05 01:26 PM
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I'm not sure about seeing a chiropractor. My grandmother used to see one, and my parents always laughed and said they couldn't believe she was wasting her money on that quack! So I have a bad image of chiropractors!
Also, I'm trying not to spend any more money on doctors until I get my current medical bills paid off. I still haven't paid for the 2 months of physical therapy and the last 2 specialists I saw (orthopaedists.)
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#142561 - 01/25/05 01:27 PM
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Thanks, sweetie! I'm trying hard not to go to any more doctors until I get my current medical bills paid off. I don't think I'm gonna make it though.
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Thanks for listening---and allowing me to vent.
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Hi--the active ingredient in tylenol arthritis is a stronger dose of acetaminophen than regular or extra-strength tylenol.
I don't have the box it came in that shows the inactive ingredients. I do know that it is much safer to use.
The heating pad is the kind that plugs into the wall and the one that I have is from my local Walgreens drug store. I don't know if you have Walgreens by you, but anywhere they sell heating pads (even WalMart-Target etc.) may have one. Just see the front of the box and it will tell you that it can be used for moist heat also.
I'll check online, but I know they are verrrry common.
Debby
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"Live to Ride. Ride to Live."
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I have seen 2 orthopaedists that specialize in back problems because that's how this started out (but now it's much more than that!) The first one was very cocky. He said I just needed to get on a treadmill or stationary bike and work out (yeah right! I couldn't sit up in the chair without crying in pain!) He didn't even take an X-ray or feel of my back. He just listened to my symptoms and said, "The good news is you don't have a slipped disc." (He charged me $179 for the visit.) I had to ask him if I could see a physical therapist.
The physical therapist could not believe it when I told him the specialist didn't even take an X-ray. He suggested another specialist who at least took an X-ray, but also said there wasn't anything he could do for me. He gave me a prescription for a muscle relaxant (and charged me over $400 for the visit.) I took the muscle relaxant and it hasn't helped. Called back to his office and they suggested I double the dosage and take 4 Advil with it. Even with taking all of this medicine, I still didn't sleep at night because of the pain!
A cortisone shot is out of the question for me since I have bipolar disorder. If I have one, it puts me in a manic stage---and I won't sleep for days!!!!
And I know I need to find a swimming pool to go to, but everytime I try to exercise, my back pain gets much worse. I start having spasms running up and down my back---and it's horrible! Plus, I'm not putting a bathing suit on my fat body. I have gained a ton of weight because of my inactivity. I would be too embarrassed to be seen like this.
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Re: Bl
#142584 - 01/25/05 02:11 PM
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I didn't know the cortisone shot would re-act with the bi-polar, thats too bad. They made a huge difference for me!! My mom has severe fibro and lymes disease, she can barely walk most days. She started going to the community center by her house and using the pool and it has really helped her. The water takes all the pressure off the joints and she says its the only time that she isn't in pain!! My mom weighs about 220 pounds. If she can get out there, so can you!! As I mentioned, most pools have a theraputic pool time which is going to have mostly older and not-so-fit people. Get yourself one of those suits with the little skirts attached to it, Layne Brant has some on-line. If it makes you feel better, who cares what you look like!! 
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