Weight loss/ pros and cons
By chart3
January 31 at 11:18
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I had gained a considerable amount of weight during menopause. I battled it for 3 1/2 years., with no luck. I was taking prescription Naproxen 500mg 3 times daily for lower back pain and neck pain along with Omeprasole twice daily. Eventually I got three stomache bleeds and one in my esophagus (from throwing up blood). They went in and cauterized the 'bleeds' and I spent 8 days in the hospital. During that time I lost 14 lbs.. I was rather thrilled with it but I lost 10-12 lbs. more than I wanted. I've shrunk due to degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis - 2 1//4". I fluctuate between 106 and 110 lbs..
I have a nerve impingement just above my tailbone which is very bony indeed.
A hot bath is a great temporary pain reliever for me and I could spend much time in there, except for one problem! I cannot lay back because the tub hurts my tailbone.
My question here is, does any one know of a bathtub cushion, NOT inflatable,
That I could use? I'm thinking along the lines of a big, thick mouse-pad that I could dry easily. Yes, I have searched on line. I've checked out yoga mats as well but 1/4 inch doesn't seem like much padding.
Although my Drs. tell me I am way under weight, they also tell me it's the reason that my back pain is not much more severe. Yes, there was a huge difference in pain since I've lost the weight.
Can anybody help me?
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marieanne March 9 at 1:400 LikesHi Dear1, this is just a wild shot in the dark- but check with "Avon" bc
I used to sell it yrs. ago and they had one for use in the tub although
this one was inflatable, they might have something different now. The
one 4th " pad does not sound like it would give the proper amt. of
cushioning. Another idea would be to try checking out a medical supply
company- there seems to be a lot of these around now- I think they see
us baby-boomers coming. lol- Hugs, marieanne -
Lori Byrnes March 8 at 3:311 LikeIs there a specific reason that is had to be non-inflatable? Also, I assume that the doctor's have told you to not take any more NSAIDS (like Naproxen) in order to keep from getting any more GI bleeds. I had one from taking Advil during my 4 month long headache (my pain meds weren't touching it), so now I take Prilosec OTC and TUMS (for the calcium) to prevent irritation to the lining of my stomach.
Good luck with the nerve problem-have you seen a surgeon to see if there's anything they can do for it?
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re1ndeer January 31 at 2:174 LikesI've found a medical supply store on the web, that has a gel-type cushion, that may be able to help you (It's a little expensive), but if it works it may be worth the money. Here is the site : http://www.mvmsinc.com/intelli-gelrollngoseat...
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sweetnana3 March 7 at 5:421 LikeHi Dave, although I have lots of pain, mid~low back drs say. They now don't see anything, any suggestions?
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Vegas DavePA March 8 at 1:301 Like
What tests have they done that don't show anything? If they are just looking at a run of the mill x-ray then there is a good chance that there is nothing to see. An MRI or a CT scan may show more. Beyond that there are other test that will test for specific problems. If you hurt, there is something that is causing the pain.
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marieanne March 9 at 1:440 LikesI agree here w/ Vegas Dave- they could not find all the damage done
to my lower back with conventional xrays, they need to run an MRI or CT
to be able to see more- that doesn't show up on the regular xray. I wish
you the best outcome. Hugs, marieanne -
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Lori Byrnes March 8 at 3:341 LikeI would see either an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon. If you haven't yet had an MRI and it's mid to low back pain, I would get one of the Thoracic spine and the Lumbar spine. Your general practitioner can order the tests and refer you to a surgeon to have them looked at.
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Anonymous March 8 at 4:350 LikesThey have done lumbar says small protrusion on r/side S1. But the say nothing surgical can be done. Doing thoraic fri. Thks for advice.
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Lori Byrnes March 8 at 7:332 Likes
If you have a nerve impingement above the tailbone, that would be in the area of S1. If the epidural isn't helping, they can't (or won't) do surgery, and you can't take NSAIDS, the only other thing is narcotic pain medication. They also have a new type of surgery where they burn the nerve, but you would have to find the kind of specialist in your area that specializes in that type of work. It would entail a very small incision with medication to put you to sleep but not general anesthesia where you would have to be on a ventilator. I believe it's usually done as an outpatient procedure. If you have insurance, you could check with them to see who performs that type of surgery in your area.
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Vegas DavePA January 31 at 1:114 LikesIt is just a thought, but what about the sponge mat that you use when you are giving a baby a bath. It would not be expensive, and it would give you a good 2 inches of padding under the tail bone. I don't know if it would work but it is worth a try.
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marieanne March 9 at 1:471 Like
Vegas Dave- this is a good idea! I would use it myself. There might also be some
additional benefit to doubling up on these. Thanks. Hugs, marieanne -
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