DN Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Sounds to me like you strained something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have a book called "The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide" and it has a flow chart on back pain. Do you want to go through the flow chart together? First question: Did your pain occur after a severe blow or jolt to your back or after strenuous work or lifting? Nope. No lifting or strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nope. No lifting or strain. Next question: Do you have a curved or deformed spine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Next question: Do you have a curved or deformed spine? Nope. 10 characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nope. 10 characters Next question: Do you have pain or stiffness when you awaken or at the end of the workday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Next question: Do you have pain or stiffness when you awaken or at the end of the workday? An occasional bad day in my lower back but nothing constant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 If you answered yes to that question, the box says "Your pain may be caused by poor back support or poor posture when working." If you answered no to that question, the next question is "Are you overweight?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Uh well I don't have good back support and yep, I'm over weight lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissancewoman101 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Just curious, since you are on your feet all day at work, do you wear shoes that give you enough arch support? I find that wearing good shoes helps with posture and back issues, esp if one is on their feet a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Uh well I don't have good back support and yep, I'm over weight lol "Your extra weight may be putting a strain on your back. Read the articles listed at the right for help in losing weight." (Then there are some articles listed in the book. Ok, so there are two possibilities... If we continue on, the next question is "Are you over 40?" (I know that's a no.) The next question is: Is your back pain accompanied by pain in your abdomen or pelvis that intensifies quickly and then subsides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nope, No abdominal pain with my back pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Renny - I have nursing shoes that give good arch support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nope, No abdominal pain with my back pain. Next question: Do you have a fever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejigsup Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I had something like that once. Sharp pain when I inhaled or exhaled. I had pleurisy. Sounds like what you may have. I had no fever or anything like that, I just had pain in my back right below boob level. Get it checked out, it's nothing to play around with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Next question: Do you have a fever? No fever, nope. I woke up with no pain so I guess I'm good. It's 8 am and L leaves today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 It's like a double sword really. I in no way want L to go - obviously - but I also know the sooner he gets on that plane and lands inn the UK, the sooner the final countdown starts to me moving over there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DN Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 It will be worth the wait, OG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 It will. It's a long slog but worth it. The next fee days will just be very rough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 No fever, nope. I woke up with no pain so I guess I'm good. It's 8 am and L leaves today.... awww, i am so sorry about L going today. hopefully you will be reunited soon. I'm glad your back feels better today. There are a few more questions about the back pain if you wanted to chat longer, but it sounds like things are better. One other thing that the book doesn't mention, I sometimes get random aches and pains when I'm stressed out (and of course, taking a husband to the airport would stress me out!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptomisticGirl Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Just dropped L off at the Marta station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DN Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 That's gotta sting!! Chin up, OG - like you said, it brings you closer to the time you will be together pemanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrose85 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I feel so sad for you, but at the same time, the final countdown is on! Ughh it’s a sucky situation *huge hugs* We’re here for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 It will be ok OG. The time will go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderdove Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 you can get that kind of back pain from just riding in the car a long time... could be a pinched nerve or spine gets out of alignment and pulls muscles/ligaments from sitting too long... you drove a lot recently, yes? also could be gall bladder related or stomach gas pain... what they call 'referred pain'... i used to get pain there when i had a gall bladder attack... if you're eating habits change and you eat a lot of high fat foods at once or a lot of alcohol it can trigger it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejigsup Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 This is just the next step on your journey together. This time, though, you are taking YOUR HUSBAND to the station, not your bf. BIG difference, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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