If nothing else, it seems to me that the Democrats, instead of looking for ways to cut funding for the troops, would be looking for ways to direct more of those billions towards VA-facilities woes; there are tens of thousands of US troops who need continuous care, (both mental & physical),as well as more hospitals. For God’s sake, some of our troops are having tremendous difficulties returning home after being in that hellhole called Iraq. “Suck it up” you say? Well it might be a little different than when wars meant the use of more conventional weapons. These troops are seeing people cut in half, body parts strewn throughout markets’, or being sucked though buildings or grotesquely burned, not to mention their returning to Walter Reed for ‘rehab’ because of the loss of arms, legs, feet, or having had part of their heads blown off. Not to mention the number of suicides relative to this war. Not to mention troops being asked to pay for ‘uniforms’ or boots that may have blood on them.
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Hey Bush! How About Some Of Those Hundreds Of Billions To Take Better Care Of Wounded U.s.troops?
Feb 27
I am 17 weeks pregnant today. For the last 5 days I have had very bad back pain four out of the five days. I talked to my doctor yesterday and she suggested Tylenol and heating pads (both of which I have been doing the last 4 days) But my back pain is still rather
strong. I am getting very concerned since I have a toddler at home and all the regular duties as a SAHM. Just thinking about going through this for another 21 weeks is really worrying me. I don’t think I can handle it. So for those that have had chronic back pain- What helped the most? When did yours start? How long did it last? Did it last only a few days, weeks or the rest of the pregnancy.
My doctor also suggested that I get a Belly Band. I order that today but it will take about a week to get here. She also said that I could have physical therapy, but I really would like to avoid that if possible. Thanks for your help.
I was in a car accident with very bad whiplash 3 years ago. I went to physical therapy right after and got better mobility. I still had pain. It really came on in January when I had really bad pain in my back in the fleshy part of my right side. I thought my lung had collapsed it hurt so bad. The the head ache started. The head ache is right above my eyebrows, the top of my head and down my neck. It feels like someone is behind me pulling my scalp and the skin undeneath it tight. When I bend over it feels like someone is hitting me between the eyes. When I lay on my stomach in bed and reach over for something, the pain is excruciating. I have seen an internist, Allergist, Ear-nose & throat Dr., eye dr. neurologist, endocrinologist, GI Dr and orthopedisit. They found 3 bulging discs in my neck and 1 herniated in my middle back and that is all. I have had 4 MRI’s, CT scans, ultrasounds, lots of lab work and the full allergy test. I go to PT and the acupunturist, stretch and do yoga.
I had pins in one of my fingers due to an accident. A year later I had Tenolysis surgery to remove some scar tissue and free up the tendon. My question is this: At what point do you decide physical therapy has plateaued and you’ve gotten the most movement possible? I understand I can’t have the same flexion as I had before the injury, but when should I decide I’ve done the best I can do?
how did you get it and how did you recover from it? did it take A LOT of exercises/stretches/physical therapy each day? thanks