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Definitely heat pad and hot shower
Hi Helen!
I have had a crush fracture in my spine, so l know how it hurts! Looking back, l was petrified of reinjuring or worsening it, so became very tense in my back and shoulders, which caused pain of its own. I can see why l was like that, but l wish l had known that one day, the pain would be gone, and the bone would be rebuilding. I could have had more calmative teas, which would have lowered my stress levels, thus lessening my pain, and l could have been less afraid, and more patient. Hopefully, the lesson is learnt! 😬 l did drink a sleep tea before bed, and take Ashwaganda (Indian ginseng) (Withania somnifera), both of which relaxed me, and gave a good sleep. One of the brands of sleep teas l buy is Higher Living "Good Night" herbal tea, and it's made in the UK, so you should be able to get it, Helen. [Units 3/4 Crays Court, Crays Farm, Crays Lane, Thakeham, West Sussex RH20 2GU www.higherlivingherbs.com]. I hope that is helpful. [For those in the USA, l also get Celestial Seasonings "Sleepytime" herbal tea]. Both good. Camomile tea is very relaxing for daytime use. I still use all of those, as l have fibromyalgia, and my back still has bad days (especially when l do things that are a bit ahead of my healing!😬).
I also have learnt to trust God. That trust gets me through many a painful episode. He has also gotten me through severe bouts (long and short) of self-doubt, depression and anxiety, over my entire lifetime. I am getting better at trusting, and worrying/stressing less, and as a consequence, have less pain everywhere. I have also learnt to cry more frequently, which has led to less meltdowns through not holding onto pain (physical/mental/emotional); not letting it build up!
I also have made sure that my creative side is well taken care of, through being part of a writers group, which gets me writing and illustrating. I have one rest day(Saturday), on which l get to choose whatever l want to do... picnic, gardening, stamp collecting, card making, reading in the shade of my trees, having a long cuppa with my elderly neighbour, going for a walk and taking photos of what l find... it has taken me 2 years to gradually unwind (and not feel guilty for relaxing!!), but the rest of my week has also gradually improved! I am a better person on the inside, for it, and of more use to the world in which l have been put. I am Happier! Whoo-hoo. It is so good to become mostly happy, instead of mostly morose!
Well, l hope that all of this has been helpful to you, and anyone else reading...
Love and hugs, from Australia. I will be praying for you. Keep getting well...
Bev X0 ❤🫂💪🦴🤸♀️❤
@A MyOsteoTeam Member hello that must be very tiring for you.
Personally I take Baclofen for my back pain and to help me sleep at night I take an Amitryptline 10mg a mild sedative and an antidepressant
In the morning I take a Celebrex anti inflammatory medication
Hugs from Judyxx
@A MyOsteoTeam Member hello I hope you are able to get some core strength and chair exercises may help build strength.
I’m able to walk around outdoors and I try to get some walking exercise every day with the support of my lightweight 4 wheeler walker (Rollator)
Hugs from Judy Birdlady
Australian Ivory Curl tree that the Sunshine Coast Council planted around Maroochydore on my walk on Saturday
Have you been offered cement for spinal breaks ? , I refused zoldrenate, but have lost many teeth anyway , I been offered denusab injections, this last T11 break in October is still the same pain, I can’t stand up on my own, I want stability.
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