Saturday, May 14, 2016

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

I am so sorry I have been absent from my blog. I have been suffering with sciatica, which is very painful with pain shooting from my hip to toe down my left leg.  It inhibits my sitting, standing, and walking to limited time. I have to take short walks, and luckily my lovely garden provides a circular pathway that is enjoyable to walk on.  I have stretching exercises to do as advised by the doctor, have had chiropractor work done, have had heat and cold packs, electro-pulse work done, and use my EMPI machine, which I got last year around this time when I had sciatica down my right leg.
Pain limits activities, especially ones which require bending, kneeling, and twisting movement, which is about everything.  It definitely is a cause of feeling helpless and depressed.  I have missed 2 weeks of work because of it and my pay per month (4 weeks) is less than $1000 after taxes and all, so this hits me hard.  I am praying to be better (by Monday!) and return to work and feel better. Since I work at a computer doing database entries three days a week for 6.5 hours each day, this sciatica is problematic. I want this to end! So say a little prayer for old Rose here.

9 comments:

  1. Praying that you will find relief for this pain. I have had some sciatica problems and know how painful that can be.

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  2. Oh dear Rose! I am so sorry to hear about this. I am sending out prayers for you and that the pain will go away. Hugs!!

    Dianne

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  3. Rose, so very sorry to hear that the sciatica is still such a problem! Putting you in my prayers and hope you're soon feeling pain-free. Love, Alice

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  4. That pain is so awful! I am also praying that your pain goes away soon.

    Love & hugs ~ FlowerLady

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  5. Oh no - hope you feel better soon!

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  6. Such a bummer and I am sorry to hear you are in Pain. I hope it gets better soon

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  7. Hi Rose, I am so sorry you are suffering with this. I know the pain is awful as I had this when I was pregnant with my son many years ago.
    I will keep you in my prayers for a quick recovery and you feel better soon. Sending hugs. xo

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  8. I hope that you feel better soon!! Sending thoughts and prayers your way.

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  9. I'm so sorry that you've been dealing with sciatica, Rose! I hope by now you are feeling at least a little better. I've had it on and off for years, and I know just what you mean about the pain. Praying that you are well and active very soon:)

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