Off bike for a while

[cosc]

Mary I'm so sorry your still in pain. Worse bummer than ever being sick during the holidays. I hope Dr. can figure a way to help you feel better quick. It's hard for me not being able to ride in the winter weather, but I shouldn't be down when I'm healthy and feeling well, Huh? I'll keep you in my prayers.

[HappyAnika]

Hi Mary, I'm sorry you're not feeling any better. I've been in a similar situation, I had some twisted vertebrae at the base of my spine pinching my sciatic nerve. All of the pain was in my back and middle, luckily no leg pain, but I couldn't walk, stand, sit, lie down, I was miserable. I went to see a chiropractor and within hours I was feeling unbelievably better. Went back the next day, then two days after that and within a week I was almost back to normal. I was scared about seeing a chiropractor since what you see in the movies can be scary, spine cracking and popping, but it was just some gentle re-alignments that did a world of good. They also gave me some simple stretches and exercises to do at home which really helped. I hate to see you writing about taking vicodin and going to the ER, in recent years I've been increasingly fed up with traditional western medicine (treat the symptoms, not the cause), and have started looking more into homeopathic, osteopathic and wholistic remedies. This isn't to say that vicodin and ER's aren't valuable (vicodin was my friend after tearing my ACL and having two surgeries), but its not always the best route. Just my 2 cents. I hope you're feeling better soon, like I said, I've been there and I know how miserable it is. Best wishes for healing soon

[Ninabike]

Mary, I just got back on the board today and saw your thread for the first time. So sorry to hear about your back problem. I'm sure the doctors will find the source of the problem and, whatever the treatment will be, you are such a strong person, you will handle it and continue to be an inspiration to us all.

All the best.
Nina

[bikerchick68]

Aw Mary... I'm so sorry to hear you're hurting so much... this has been a horrid bike year for me too... my mom's health was not good and I had my own series of health issues including 2 surgeries and a cut hand that resulted in a BAD infection and no using it for the last 3 weeks now. Sheesh, this getting older thing blows so far...

Hope the docs figure out what's going on soon and can help you get pain free and back on the bike... 4800 miles is amazing lady! Last year was good for me and I was only at 4000... this year barely over 1000. Ouch.

Gentle hugs and positive vibes for healing headed your way...