want2race Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 So I'm laying on the floor typing this. My back is so tore up right now that I've resorted to pain meds. I hate taking them. I'll be on Motrin every 8 hrs as well as Lortab as needed. Although Bourbon is more enjoyable and does help me forget the pain for a while, Lortab actually works to relax my knotted back muscles. The last time it was this bad I was working in Kuwait. I could barely sit upright at my work bench and wore a movers style back brace just to get me through the day. It hurt just to sit in a chair. It's Fu****g stupid. I have no idea what caused this episode. Pain is in the upper back, just under my shoulder blades (scapula). Which of course affects everything from standing, sitting, holding a cup, pistol and I can forget about holding a rifle up anytime soon. Hope the zombies don't pick tonight to attack. Funny how I just joked about jumping out of perfectly good airplanes yesterday. I haven't jumped in over 10 years but I guess the long term effects are stuck with me. Can't practice, load ammo or continue building a buddies new pistol. Hopefully this one will be a short one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_kahuna Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 That sucks...I wouldn't know what I would do if i couldn't hold my gun... I hope you feel better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockSpeed31 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Get Thee to the Doctor ASAP (if you haven't already, if so, what do they say) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 ummm yeah, don't drink bourbon and work on your "buddies" pistol I don't think I would...I mean, he would like that lol. Yeah, get to the doctor man! Maybe Steve can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 ummm yeah, don't drink bourbon and work on your "buddies" pistol I don't think I would...I mean, he would like that lol. Yeah, get to the doctor man! Maybe Steve can help. Wish I could but the best advice is what he's doing. 3 days +/- of rest, anti-inflammatories, pain meds. Take it slow getting back and keep stretched out (between attacks) to prevent the attacks. In truth, though there are a lot of people who profit from snake oil/surgery for this problem, getting through each episode and making sure you aren't doing anything bad to provoke it is the best you can do. Now if splatter from a steel plate cuts a nerve in your finger, I'm your man. (an important nerve, I mean, Chuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S. Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Two words: "Hot Shower". I have suffered from numerous things, including back pain for nearly 40 years. One thing that brings me temporary relief is hot water. I turn the water on as hot as I can stand, and just stand there with the water running on the affected area. It's not a permanant fix, but the relief it offers is a blessing. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM262 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 +1 on the hot shower, it helps, but stretching may work better. I would find a very good orthopedic doctor as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 I guess my weekly shower comes early. Just kidding. I will do the hot water shower tonight. Surge has it down. Basically the same thing a Quackropractor would say. NSAIDS and rest. I may try a hot pad too. Don't worry Steel, the only work I've done on my buddies pistol is with a dry erase version of a sharpie to get his slide cuts figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 I should mention, he's like a girl shopping for a prom dress when it comes to his slide cuts too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I should mention, he's like a girl shopping for a prom dress when it comes to his slide cuts too! But damn I bet his dress will be SEXY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I should mention, he's like a girl shopping for a prom dress when it comes to his slide cuts too! Picky customers should go last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I should mention, he's like a girl shopping for a prom dress when it comes to his slide cuts too! Picky customers should go last.... Last time I checked they are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Shaun, take it easy on your back and let it heal. Hope it feels better soon dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Thanks. I had a NICE Sirloin on marinade for about 48 hours. HAD to grill it tonight. Got it done. Brought it back in the house and nearly dropped it on the floor. Back spasmed right as reached the counter. Nearly ended up on the floor myself. Hoowee, this is good one. Wife has a Therapist (I call it The Rapist) back messager thingie that you put on a chair then sit on it. It seemed to loosen my back up a bit. Hot shower, skip work, see Back Doc, lots of floor time tomorrow and hopefully it's good before next weekends match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yeah, feel better I don't want no excuses....J/K If I bring that trigger I'll bring ya some of my good bourbon...it won't take but o glass, William Larue Weller...its only 117.9 proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Bueller, Bueller, Bueller - Ferris Bueller Indiana State is coming up - get better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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