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Five years ago, I experienced horrific back pain. My vertebra broke away from my spine (spondylolysis). I have had pain on and off since then, but this last Tuesday, I was putting on some pants, and the vertebra slipped forward more. The pain is very intense, but I have been using is to offer for intentions, conversions, etc.
The WORST part is how the pain works on my mind. Since I am not very mobile, I am frustrated at having my girls (they have been wonderful) doing everything for me, and all household chores, let alone helping me in the shower, etc. I HATE walking around slowly, and being immobile. The pain is constantly there, so I am definitely not as upbeat as I usually am!
I went to get some pain killers (so NOT like me!) and the dr is going to order a MRI. Hopefully, I will not need surgery. I have my own small practice, and I really need to keep it going until we retire in 7 years.
Thank you so much for all your prayers. I will be offering up my pain for all of your intentions.
Bridget
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I am praying for you, Bridget. You're so brave!
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Praying.
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Praying, Bridget! I'm so sorry it has gotten worse. 
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Praying. Back troubles have such an effect on day-to-day life!
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You poor girl, so sorry the pain is so bad.....will be praying for all of your intentions.
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Praying for you and so sorry you are suffering so..praying for your intentions.
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Thank you so much! I am walking today and finally going in and out of my car (slowly though!) thank you dear friends for your prayers, as they are working!
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Praying, Bridget!
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Bridet,
I have been experience chronic pain for 5 years. The first two years I could only walk a few steps, I couldn't clean, I couldn't cook, I couldn't do laundry, etc. All I could do was sit....and nurse my baby, which really hurt as well!!!
I am past that intense pain, but I sill have daily constant pain.
The mental side is the hardest. I often feel like I am loosing my mind. I have recently had two health providers say to me, "Wow, you look great for all the pain you say you are in!" I am currently trying to find a way to look like I am in the pain that I am!  It seems like no one really understands. I have had friends say, "Oh, I know what you mean, I hurt my knee and I couldn't run for a week!" Really? I can't take care of my family....and I haven't been able to for years.
Anyway....I am having a really bad day today because some days I trick myself into thinking that I can do things that I can't. My dh is gone so I tried to move a few things....now I am stuck in a chair and he won't be home for two more days. 
Let me know if you want to talk.....I will keep you in my prayers and offer my pain for all of us Mothers that can't so what we are called to do!!!
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Thank you all for your prayers. I feel much better and had my MRI yesterday. Will know Mon or Tues what is up with this back! I am so happy I can putter around the house now! Bridget
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Praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts for positive MRI news this week!
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Thank you! I am nervous to find out the situation. But, all in God's hands. I am much more mobile and was able to putter around the house! I was so happy doing what I love to do best...putter around the house. B
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Back pain is excruciating (spasms are worse than labor, imo, especially since you don't know when it will end), and not being able to take care of your family is frustrating and demoralizing.
I have not had a major incident with my back since I went on an elimination diet for nursing, so it seems a lot of my chronic inflammation was related to diet, so as difficult as this baby has been, I can be grateful for less pain! I just throw that out there because, while it doesn't fix the underlying problem, inflammation from food sensitivities can sure affect the level of pain.
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Continued prayers, Bridget!
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Prayers for you, Bridget. And for Betsy, too.
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Lindsay, it is funny you mention this, because since I had a bad reaction to penicillan 2 years ago, I am gluten sensitive and intolerant, allergic to oregano, dill, sulfites, MSG, BHT, and now ibuprofen. I made an appointment for the allergy dr, as I may be salicylate sensitive. Sigh...
Still haven't heard about the MRI. I am on my toes with this one. In the meantime, I went walking and was SOOO grateful to be able to walk now. God is so good.
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Sending prayers. I hope that you find relief. God bless you.
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Thanks for your prayers. I ran down the MRI (no one could find it!), and it shows I have a L5/S1 disc bulge. No surprise there, as my sacrum has tilted forward because my vertebra had broken away from the spine. So, I have an orthopedic appt next week, and we will see what happens. I am walking, but still in constant pain with weird shooting pains in my big toe.
As for the weird allergies and sensitivities, I see an allergist Thursday.
Thank you ladies for your support, kindness, and prayers. I will keep you posted. My spirits are better, and I feel like I am contributing to the house. God bless you all. Bridget
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