Cortisone Injection - Psych Side Effects

[mamachick]

@Abstract...yes the mattress...and also pillows depending on problems

 

[DharmaGirl]

Oh, @blackemerald1, I'm sorry I missed this. I've had 2 back surgeries, it takes 6 months to totally recover (depending on the surgery) and it lasts a year. I have be advised by a neurosurgeon to have another surgery, but I don't want to. What's the point? I have chronic pain and I know I will have to deal with it, so that's that. I have a memory foam mattress, and it helps a lot! I can't take steroids either, I get roid rage.

 

[IceQueencop]

@blackemerald1 - if you have the option, a rowing machine is also a pretty good workout, less pressure on those bursae, but still works the body. Core and hamstring work has been really helpful too.
Hugs!

 

[blackemerald1]

Thank you I'm going to check that out. :)

I am not allowed to cycle right now because it's the wrong type of exercise...sigh..

I did ten laps of the pool last night and was totally wrecked afterwards...a bit of soreness so I guess that's good because I must be using muscles that need some strengthening.

I miss my walking though but I don't miss the pain it caused.

 

[blackemerald1]

I have chronic pain and I know I will have to deal with it, so that's that.

I'm so sorry you have chronic pain too... I cannot imagine having two surgeries on your back and then needing a third.. ugh... I agree with you surgeons only know how to do one thing and that is cut etc.,

I can't take steroids either, I get roid rage.

I did get little bursts of anger at the beginning which is very much not me. But then I deteriorated into depression. Now.. I am teetering on the edge but I know I am 'fragile'.

Wouldn't you think it there would be some kind of warning given when considering this injection?

 

[blackemerald1]

.yes the mattress...and also pillows

Yep got a good mattress and lots of pillows and the exercise physio showed me how to support my back and hip when in bed. :)

 

[DharmaGirl]

Hope you're doing habit better every day

 

[mamachick]

I have a lot of pain and problems with sleep, at least partly due to pain. I have a really good mattress but its also the pillows that I use. I have 2 firm termperpedic, 2 medium, and 2 that squish and can support my neck.

 

[blackemerald1]

Thanks @DharmaGirl - I am a work in progress lol.

One of the problems with swimming is it is such a production to get there. :rolleyes: It takes a lot of organisational skills at a very basic level I will admit, but still. With walking I could just change into my walking gear and shoes, do some stretches and go. Not so with swimming. I guess I will adjust.

its also the pillows that I use.

Yes absolutely agree brat.. I have four pillows similar to your description. It's such a relief when I do go to sleep and stay that way. Respite from the pain... joy!

 

[DharmaGirl]

I used to keep a swimming bag with a towel, shampoo, body wash, flip flops, suit...you know, stuff, then when I got home I would hang the towel and suit. Put it in when dry. Then all I'd have to do was go.

 

[blackemerald1]

Thanks @DharmaGirl - Good idea! I am dragging around too many things! I am going to look around the house tomorrow for a suitable bag to put the stuff in :)

I went to a 'body balance' class this evening. It was Pilates, yoga and tai chi combined. I am now feeling officially dead lol.. I could not keep up with the instructor... I am so unco., Trying to copy her moves, well the ones I could actually do.... dam it was silly. :hilarious:

 

[DharmaGirl]

I used to do yoga in the water. It was wonderful. Now I don't have access to a pool. Wait, maybe I do. I have to check my medicare supplement to see if I have Golden Sneakers, where old crones like me, lol, can exercise for free. I love to swim. Ever since I was 4.