Goodness it's been about six weeks since I last posted on here, time does certainly fly without realising it, were almost in June the last few months just seem to have disppeared.
Anyway to catch up a little for those of you who remember in my last entry, I had complained of "Back pain" which has been ongoing for well over a year now, to be honest sometimes crippling pain, my doctor seemed unable to come up with any soloutions other than painkillers telling me that I was depressed and offering yet more pills which I declined. Well three weeks ago I went to see the Osteopath, and after careful examination decided that my spine is mis-aligned and was resting on my Siatic nerve, which would explain the pins and needles and swollen right ankle, I can tell you it was a relief to have some kind of answer, and that it was treatable.
Changes are to made not least by spending less time online (yeah right) as my sitting position doesn't help matters, also the treatment so far just manipulation to correct the mis-alignment have helped greatly I'm actually walking fully upright, and able to walk short distances more comfortably, the relif as you can imagine is huge, also doing exercises to strengthen my back (Alexander technique) which I do every day, in time I'm also thinking of taking up Yoga but not quite yet as my lower back and legs are still quite weak, but hey I feel so much better and my mood has lifted considerably.
All going well I shall be able to do my fulltime teaching course, hopefully starting in either July or August, that just fills me with joy not being the kind of person who likes being unproductive.
Other news last week I went on a date the first in a longtime ..lol I was abit worried not really feeling the best, but with a couple of muscle relaxants followed later by a few glasses of wine I felt somewhat invincible and all was well with the world, we had a really nice time going to a local restaurant, and to a music bar afterwards, not that I tripped the light fantastic, but merely managed to sway in my seat which was enough, but that could have been the wine and pills, but who cares I had a nice evening out with good company, we have been talkinga lot on the phone and are meeting next week again woo hoo, Yasmin's getting her groove back..lol and next time I'll be up on that dance floor doing my version of the Fandango.
Sorry it's been so long and will try to be more regular(I mean writing posts).
Everybody be well and take care
20 comments:
Yasmin, great to have you back posting!
I'm so pleased to hear that you are finding some relief for your back pain. That must be a burden off of your shoulders!
I'm also glad to year that you enjoyed your date--enough to go on a second one! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. ;)
Hugs,
Beth
I'm so glad to hear you are getting better. Sounds like a nice date and maybe more to follow...congratulations girlfriend. Don't be such a stranger. You are missed.
Hugs, Joyce
So glad you got to the bottom (no pun intended) of your back pain and are feeling much better. As a chronic back pain sufferer (arthritis) I would be interested in those exercises. So happy that you enjoyed your date and that you will be doing it again. Hugs.
Dear Yasmin ,Oh yes I know all about back pain ,as you know ,Iam so pleased you are finally getting some answers and some relief ,great news you have a friend and are going out on dates ,how super duper ,try to post more often and that fandango ! well go for it ...love Jan xx
Welcome Back Yasmin! About flippin time too! lol. I am so pleased you are getting help with your back, I sympathise completely. Now on to more serious matters....A Date eh? lol. WayyHayy Ladyyyy. You go girl!. What does he look like? colour of eyes? hair? height? lol. ;-) Love Pam xx
Yasmin, you have spent plenty of time checking up on me since Dad passed, now could you spend some time on You? Like dating & taking care of that back pain(which will be helpful once the dating progresses to...) ~Mary
hello yasmin, good to hear from you again! i haven't posted for a long time too, business stuff! glad to hear your back is a little better, my uncle has had a similar problem he got a TENS machine and it has really helped my sister swears by it too and she has problems with over relaxed back muscles and disks and stuff (since being pregnant!). good to hear your date went well, will there be anymore? take care mrs t xxx
Wow, love hearing all this good news. Life is getting better for you in every way.
Keep doing it right. Dawn
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Awwwwww Yasmin, I hope your back is feeling so much better!! It sounds as if it's on the way to being healed :) I'm very glad you had a great time on your date! I'm sure that you will be great at teaching, it's a wonderful thing :) Hugz* and Bright Blessings, Teresa
It's great to see you posting again, especially with such positive news. Hooray for a diagnosis of the back problem! You have a great attitude and that is sure to help you continue on the path of improvement. I'm just going to tell you flat out that I expect more details about the "date." How exciting! WHere did you meet? How long have you known him? What do you like the most about him? Inquiring minds want to know. Okay, nosey me wants to know. Groove on, girlfriend!--Sheria
glad to see you back and I hope you feel better soon
hugs
Sherry
Awww Yasmin that is such great news on so many levels LOL ;) Firstly coz you've finally got answers for the back pain and secondly for the date (get you....lol) Hope it goes well the second time around xx
Jenny
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Happy to know that they found out what it was that put you in so much pain. So, you went on a date and got your groove back huh? That's cute. Are you going to see the guy again? Any future here? :)
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Thank you for stopping by my journal. I'm sorry to hear that you have been having tremendous back pain. I hope that you will be able to get back to normal soon. LOL Hope you get that groove on and have fun in the dating world. Have a happy weekend.
Allison
hi ya Yasmyn! Many thanks for your comment lately.
I did not realize that you had an injured back.
I am greatly relieved that you have discovered an osteopath! I hope that he is a talented one!
Yasmyn, sometimes poeple great tremendous relief also from accupuncture; if you have a talented professional who can make a difference. I have alos heard that there are vitamin B shots that can give a tremendous boost!
Keep in touch!let us know how youare !
love,natalie
p.s. do you know how to load a link to a journal?
awww yasmin i am so glad love for you,he is a lucky man,and also for that back trouble love. glad it can be treated. you take care and dont overdo things......grins at yasmin. lol love mort xxx
congratulations on your caring friend award ..
hugs
Sherry
congrats on your caring award from Pam! I'm so glad you found someone that helped diagnose your back pain you were having; glad you are feeling better with it
betty
Better I am late in my reading than not at all I suppose. So happy to hear you have found a companion you enjoy spending time with. I have read your entries telling of your dancing days in the past so as soon as that back heals I expect you will be hitting the floor! Great news on the teaching course, though I find it hard to believe you would be unproductive at all.
xx
Lisa
Oh, I am so glad to come here and find you posting and so glad you have gotten some relief for your back pain which can be so disruptive. It does sound like you are on a course to improvement and I am praying it works for you. I lived with Pierre and his back pain for three years and I felt sorry for the poor guy. He finally had to go through his fourth back surgery and second fusion but fortunately the operation was a success, but I hope that you can find less drastic treatment. If what you are doing works, that has got to be the way to go. I am glad your spirits are up. Gerry
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