Saturday, 2 July 2011

A Pic from our bed ......slipped disc .....old age doesn't come alone


this will be my view for the next couple of weeks ....the circus tent hanging above our bed .....
After being in agony with sciatica for 2 weeks a visit to the osteopath confirmed a sacral lumbar disc bulge which I understand to be a slipped disc ( in old money) so I am confined to bed rest lying down only no sitting up and some gentle walking ....no painkillers so I can listen to my body screaming out in pain ......Yikes......I have been dosing myself up to the eyeballs last two weeks to enable me to continue going to school etc ....but it's caught up with me ..so no sewing .....i guess i can do some hand stitching lying down ...otherwise i will go slowly I N S A N E........
still there is a silver lining ...isn't there always ....I can catch up on all the blog reading that i have missed out on over the last few weeks when i have been so busy .........xx
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25 comments:

  1. Emma2 July 2011 at 10:40

    Oh, but what a fabulous view! You poor sausage ;( I've had a bit of physio manipulation for sciatica but no bulges, luckily! To stop yourself going really insane have a notebook to hand to write down the thousand ideas you'll have (when you're not wincing)& try to enjoy the thinking time x

    Love your summer pallet!

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  2. Anonymous2 July 2011 at 11:04

    Oh Lorna...I am so sorry to hear this.Geez you must be in so much pain.It's rotten for you. I hope you make a quick recovery. Oh..not being able to make stuff...be good though..Rest Is the best Cure.
    Thinking of you.
    love Judy XX

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  3. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)2 July 2011 at 11:07

    OH NO!! what a pain in the...
    butt...lower back...hips...

    it's hard to keep people like us DOWN...but it's also tough to have to deal with PAIN! aaaargh!!

    at least you have a nice ceiling to look at! :)
    take care of yourself lorna...so you can get back to feeling good!! it's just a little downtime....
    ok, i'm gonna go feed your fish now...

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  4. Jen xo2 July 2011 at 11:51

    so sorry lorna, i know that its very painful, hope your back improves soon xoxo

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  5. Unknown2 July 2011 at 12:01

    Hope you are soon on the mend, take it slowly

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  6. Mixed Media/ Altered Crafts2 July 2011 at 12:33

    Lorna I hate to hear this! I do hope things getter better and your up and around and back to your normal self as soon as possible.
    Extra Hugs,Tee

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  7. Janet Ghio2 July 2011 at 13:29

    So sorry about your back! Frida Kahlo can be your inspiration for doing art laying flat on your back!

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  8. yoborobo2 July 2011 at 13:45

    Oh, Lorna! I'm so sorry. I've been down this road myself, and I know it is just awful. You DO have an amazing view - :) I guess you'll catch up on all sorts of reading, eh? Take care of yourself!!!! xox Pam

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  9. Sandies' Patch2 July 2011 at 14:27

    Sorry you are having back trouble, mine decided to go wobbly yesterday and I'm chicken, I've dosed up on painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs too!
    Hope you are not too miserable and get the rest you need.

    Hugs,

    Sandie xx

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  10. Jensters2 July 2011 at 16:20

    Poor you Lorna it sounds very painful....we will all have to keep you interested with blogging x

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  11. Heloise2 July 2011 at 16:29

    So sorry to hear that. Hope that you mend as quickly as possible. I like Emma's idea of writing down a 1000 ideas.

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  12. ShabbyChicShaz2 July 2011 at 16:30

    I had sciatica a couple of years back and it's no joke. Rest up, take it easy and continue looking on the bright side, it's frustrating but it will pass lass, love Sharon x

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  13. Leslie Morgan2 July 2011 at 16:47

    Oh, Lorna ~ sciatica is the worst. I've not had it for more than 10 years, but I have't forgotten the agony. And I didn't even have the disc complication. My doctors shoveled pain killers and muscle relaxers at me until I once spent 9 weeks in bed. If I hadn't just toughed it up out of bed, finally, I'm sure I could still be reporting in for more wheelbarrows full of medication. I wish you well.

    Ha! WV=blogreq. That's me!

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  14. Cate Rose2 July 2011 at 17:31

    I'm so sorry about your back, Lorna. Please take good care of yourself. And let Jim take care of you. You deserve the rest! xox

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  15. Katie2 July 2011 at 19:29

    ouch! hope you feel better soon- at least you have that awesome view!! all my best

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  16. Gina2 July 2011 at 20:51

    Get well soon!

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  17. Tracy Verdugo2 July 2011 at 23:11

    Sending you healing vibes from Australia Lorna....and at least you do have a beautiful view x

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  18. Valerie Kamikubo3 July 2011 at 00:05

    Sending prayers your way for a complete recovery. I had the same general problem a few years back.... Excruciating! Listen to your favorite music, and read your favorite books. Hand stitching sounds like a wonderful idea.

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  19. Conni3 July 2011 at 02:31

    So sorry to read this, Lorna! Sending healing thoughts and hugs your way...

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  20. menopausalmusing3 July 2011 at 07:53

    I can't begin to imagine how you are feeling on both counts (the pain and having to be stuck in bed). Get well soon.

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  21. K J D3 July 2011 at 10:53

    Oh you poor thing.... what an amazing view though.

    Get better soon.... and thank you for your visit btw :)

    ps previous times in a & e have been MUCH longer!

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  22. Janny de Roo3 July 2011 at 11:06

    Oh Lorna, what terrible for you....I wish you all the best and hope you'll have a speedy recovery....I know how it feels...!!

    xxx Janny

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  23. Mail Art Dramas3 July 2011 at 21:01

    feel better soon. love following you on your adventures out and about.
    xxox, jill

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  24. Jan4 July 2011 at 04:36

    I'm sorry to hear of your pain and injury, Lorna. I had no idea. Sounds like a good time to catch up on your reading?
    Be well.

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  25. Lynda Howells5 July 2011 at 11:29

    ouch..been there twice and know how you are feeling. sending lots of healing light your way and just rest and read and enjoy (if you can) having to do nothingxxxxlynda

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