rfenst
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 6:55:00 PM
So, I have had a little low back pain as a result of straining my back from sitting in the wrong position for a couple of hours. It seemed to be the typical kind of thing that a visit or two to the Chiropractor would knock out immediately, or so we thought.

While pulling out of the neighborhood on the way to work this morning, my back went into spasm and I suffered what was probably the worst pain ever in my life.

So, after pulling off the road and putting the gearshift in park i called my Chiro and went straight to his office. A little ice and just some electric stimulation made me feel much better. I remembered that I had left something important at home and decided to pick it up on the way to the office. No bigg deal.

Anyhow, while standing in the kitchen talking to my daughter, i must have simply turned the wrong way. Boom!!!

My low back went into incredible spasm and I fell to my knees on the hard tile floor. Writhing in pain I managed to lie down. My daughter got me some ice for my back and I slipped it under my low back to reduce the spasm and decrease the pain. It didn't work.

One haour and fifteen minutes later we called 911 to take me to the ER so I could get an injection of pain medicine and try to find outwhat is going on. Here is the list of all the IV meds they gave me:

Valium + Toradol

Valium + Dilaudid

Valium + Dilaudid

As I finally was able to sit up and was getting ready to straighten up and walk, they screemed at me that i was not allowed to try to walk on Dilauded. Go figure why the hell they gave it to me then?

Now, after having been admitted, I just got a 12 hour Morphine Sulfate for Psin and Flexeril as a muscle relaxant. I am still waiting

MACS
Thursday, July 2, 2009 6:57:00 PM
So you thought it necessary to post 5 threads?
Country
Thursday, July 2, 2009 6:57:00 PM
ummmm. okay

okay

okay

okay

okay

okay

okay

Country

wheelrite
Thursday, July 2, 2009 6:59:00 PM
rfenst..

Been there done that...

it sucks...

get well..

wheel,

MACS
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:00:00 PM
Flexiril rawks!
lluvia
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:05:00 PM
rfenst- hope you are feeling better soon

[it's probably the reception in the hospital...probably stuttered his post]

grmcooper
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:12:00 PM
WOW are you still in the ER? Have they said what went wrong yet? Hope you feel better Robert.
PecanPi1
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:23:00 PM
Dilaudid...mmm, excellent for short-term pain relief.

Next, try Versed.

Feel better.

Illuvia...did you finish The Chosen?

8trackdisco
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:24:00 PM
From ambulance chasing to riding in one.

Irony.

lluvia
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:25:00 PM
I am in the last 1/4...haven't picked it up in a week or two...well I've picked it up many times and carry but haven't had much of a chance to read it

I'm going to finish it tonight:)

I really like it

lluvia
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:26:00 PM
oops threadjack off
MACS
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:26:00 PM
^Maybe they did sumpin wrong and he can take them to court and the ride will be free?
pacman357
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:39:00 PM
Wait, wait, wait...I think everyone is missing the important detail in this story. You put the car in park? You drive a car with an automatic transmission?

No wonder you're hurting. You're a p*ssy. Jeez, Alice, here, let me get that jar open for you.

Seriously, Robert. Been there, slightly different version, and yours sounds more painful. My back isn't too bad today, but just 3-4 days ago, it felt like I had re-ruptured a disk or ruptured the one above the first one I blew out. Not fun.

The good news is, from the multiple postings, I'd say the medication is at least having some impact on you.

robertknyc
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:51:00 PM
Hope you get better man. Take it easy this weekend.
TBWCW
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:53:00 PM
I don't know about back pain being the most pain I've been in in my life, but it is definitely the most debilitating. It can render you effectively immobile. It sucks. Sorry to hear it.
rfenst
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:59:00 PM
7. Author: grmcooper

Thank you! Not in ER anymore- in a bed!

rfenst
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:09:00 PM
13. Author: pacman357

It is a Volvo S-80 sedan with a six speed automatic/electronic stick shift. It's six-cylinder 281hp engine is so very properly matched with the transmission that I didn't need to get the 8-cylinder as my car was actually faster off the line. Traction control and all wheel drive convert all the torque to forward motion rather than wasting power and tires on peeling-out. It is probably the nicest car I will ever own. If you ever come visit Orlando, I will let you drive it while we smoke my best cigars and shoot the breeze. Come to think of it, Neo and I have been sort of discussing a Florida Keys herf...

rfenst
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:19:00 PM
OK. I finally was able to get up and walk and it only took me 5 minutes to get from the bed onto my feet. Just ten minutes later I reached the nurses station down the hall. Since they scratched the MRI- farking idiots!- I would bet I am going home tomorrow!!!!!!
pacman357
Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:24:00 PM
#17 Bah! Unless it's a truck, I need a gear box I can row. There's just something more satisfying, more engaging. You know, like when the idiot ahead of you thinks 46 in a 55 is just fine, and you're wondering why you spent money on a radar detector, then you get clear room to pass....

I'm sure it's just fine for you, however.

:)P~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FuzzNJ
Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:26:00 PM
Whatever leftover meds you have, I'll trade for cigars.

;D