SMS Confirmation :-)

Got this this morning!

#spine pain warrior  #sciatic pain  #sciatica sucks  #sciatica  #sciatic discomfort  #sciatic nerve  #nerve pain  #back pain  #lower back pain  #chronic pain  #chronic back pain  #bulging disc  #degenerated disc  #spoonie  #neurosurgical referral  #neurosurgeon appointment  #nhs  #SMS  #SMS reminder  #cancellation  #anxious  #nervous  #excited  #relieved  #nhs  #neurosurgeon  #neurosurgeon appointment  #surprise 

A Surprise!

I just had a call from the consultants secretary asking if I can make weekend appointments. I told her I could, to get cancellations you need to be a flexible as possible. Then she said can you attend an appointment on Sunday at 9:20am! I was genuinely shocked. I nearly bit her hand off!! I can indeed I told her. Then she confirmed I’d be seeing the consultant at 9:20am on Sunday 18th of June!

You could’ve knocked me over with a feather. I was so happy I cried. My original appointment was for 31st of August 2017.

I am excited, a little nervous and over all relieved as I want this pain to be sorted ASAP.

#spine pain warrior  #sciatic pain  #sciatica sucks  #sciatica  #sciatic discomfort  #sciatic nerve  #nerve pain  #back pain  #lower back pain  #chronic pain  #chronic back pain  #bulging disc  #degenerated disc  #spoonie #anxious  #nervous  #excited  #relieved  #neurosurgeon appointment  #university hospital coventry and warwickshire  #walsgrave hospital  #uhcw  #cancellation 

No Shame in Asking for Help

Did you know that if you text 741741 when you are feeling depressed, suicidal, or just needing someone to talk to, a crisis counselor will text with you? It is not weak to ask for help. Everybody needs it from time to time.
Don’t ever ever be afraid or embarrassed to reach out to someone.

It’s a free service.

Please don’t suffer alone xx

#suicide helpline  #No shame asking for help  #you are not alone

Assumptions

theconcealedweapon:

If someone can lift 100 pounds, would you expect them to carry it with them everywhere they go?
If someone can sprint 20 miles per hour, would you expect them to be able to maintain that speed for a long distance?
Of course you wouldn’t. Being able to do something does not mean that you can do it for a long period of time.
So if a wheelchair user can stand to reach something or walk a short distance, why do you assume they don’t need the wheelchair?

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How to Hold and Use a Cane Correctly

Having had to buy a walking stick a friend sent me this link as I’ve got no idea how to use one correctly. I think it’s too useful to keep to myself x

How to Hold and Use a Cane Correctly

#spine pain warrior  #sciatic pain  #sciatica sucks  #sciatica  #sciatic discomfort  #sciatic nerve  #nerve pain  #back pain  #lower back pain  #chronic pain  #chronic back pain  #bulging disc  #degenerated disc  #spoonie  #how to use a cane  #show to use a walking stick  #show to  #cane  #walking stick

Pain Assault

Source: painmanagementprincess

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Oh What a Night :-(

So, last night I “slept” using my new body (U) pillow. Yesterday morning I had to take my disabled Mum to A&E (she’s ok) so had to lift her wheelchair in and out of my car. My back was most displeased and was not shy in letting me know how much I had pissed it off.

I used my icepack as much as possible, had a nap and took my painkillers at the right times for the rest of the day.

Then I went to bed. I got myself snuggled into the body pillow and swiftly fell asleep. My back decided that this was a good time to remind me how much I’d pissed it off during the day. Every hour or so I woke up with a pain in my right hip/buttock, similar to sciatic pain but not affecting my right leg. I had to get myself to off bed and walk it off. It was not cramp. I can’t lay on my left side as that it the bad side. I can’t lay on my back because it is absolute agony, even with support under my knees. I spent most of the night awake pleading with my body to let me get some sleep.

I have written last night off as first test night for the body pillow. My back is still very, very angry and I keep feeling like I need a wee, so I’m not sure how tonight is going to go. I just hope the rest I’ve had today will appease the demons and let me get and good nights sleep.

#spine pain warrior  #sciatic pain  #sciatica sucks  #sciatica  #sciatic discomfort  #sciatic nerve  #nerve pain  #back pain  #lower back pain  #chronic pain  #chronic back pain  #bulging disc  #degenerated disc  #spoonie  #university hospital coventry and warwickshire  #walsgrave hospital  #uhcw  #body pillow  #u pillow  #nhs  #angry back  #exhausted  #lack of sleep  #tired  #my body is evil  #painkillers  #ice gel pack #a&e  #accident and emergency  #hospital  #fed up 

Why I Love Marvel.

ricewolf:

When I was 4, I was the only kid in my class without a dad. I saw Iron man become a millionaire and genius with deceased parents. I knew I was going to be okay.

When I was 5, I was too shy to make real friends, but I saw Rogue battle her anxiety around people. I was strong enough to ask Ryan to play football with me.

When I was 10, I was being relentlessly bullied for being a maths and science junky, but I watched Peter Parker own it and make it his trademark.

When I was 14, I was one of the only brown people in my class. I saw Black Panther slay with the melanin so severely that it didn’t matter.

When I was 15, 16 and 17, I was on a cancer ward bed being pumped full of chemo, watching my hair fall out in chunks and knowing that I had more chance of dying than surviving. Deadpool came out. I fought. I won.

Now I’m 18. I’m struggling with depression, but I’m watching Wolverine battle his demons. I have medical ptsd, and I’m watching Bucky Barnes learn that his body is his own again. I’m disabled and chronically ill, but I’m seeing professor X and daredevil be disabled and spectacular. I watched Steve Rogers become something stronger without losing who he was.

They aren’t just comic books. They are reassurances. They are lifelines.

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A Fiver

thefibrodiaries

disabled person who cannot work: *buys something unessential for £5*

every abled person within a five mile radius: should you REALLY be buying that? us hard working people don't pay taxes so you can go out spending money on whatever you want disability benefits are for ESSENTIALS you must be getting too much if you can afford to spend £5

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Time for Bed...

mindfogandsleep:

Me: Time for bed.
Brain: Bed?
Me: Yeah you know sleep.
Brain: :s sleep...?
Me: Eyes closed, brain off. Dreamland.
Brain: I don't understand
*an hour later*
Me: I hate you
Brain: I hate me too


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