You'd think I'd know better

I've never heard of ginger capsules. Even though the ibuprofen was prescription-strength, I don't think it did much good.

Unfortunately, we do have Malwart here, destroying small towns and malls everywhere.

It is like a plague, isn't it? I avoid it whenever possible. Since I'm on a limited income, I do have to go there about once a month. I get vitamins there that cost me $4 or so where they would cost twice the price elsewhere. I buy coffee there because it's not sold anywhere else, although I just found some great stuff at a mom & pop store that will keep me away from Walmart for at least 3 months! I will pay a little more sometimes to avoid shopping there. Did you know that Walmart actually tells its employees where they can apply for benefits like food stamps because they pay so little and provide few benefits?! Okay, it's a private business and can do as it likes but when it drives out smaller businesses people don't have much choice if they want to work somewhere. Yes, Walmart is a scourge and I used to be guilty of supporting it before I found out how they operated. Old Sam Walmart must to spinning in his grave...

A combination of degenerative disk disease, arthritis and scoliosis.

Exactly. Puts a real crimp in my activities.

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You need to do something Girl

Maybe I should look into getting a brace or something. My older sister had a rod put in when she was 17. Her scoliosis was really pronounced.

I guess, or maybe you can find someone to help?

I don't know how I'm going to get my garden in this year, five minutes at a time...

It's an old movie cliche... usually referring to an old dog that's had its day.

Thank you ! I don't know by that if I can understand you feel your ability is falling short of your wish when you do housework.

I swept up the back porch and picked up a few branches in the yard yesterday. Even that little bit gave me pain.

I really have to wash the floors once in a while and I dread it cause even when I only do one room I am zoomed out after I did......

Thanks. It was still a little sore this morning, but at least I can move about without screaming.

I had a soak in the tub, with epsom salts even, last night. That's why I'm in my bathrobe (didn't bother to change into a nightie).

Well, if it's any consolation I've just had my first poo since the night before my operation (Monday) and it felt like a grenade coming out of my bottom..the shape of it. Horrible! Because I'm in no pain I'm not going to take any more tablets. You see, I will run out before I go to Mum's if I carry on taking them, so I'd rather take the remainder to Mum's on Monday instead.

Thanks. I hope so too.

Each episode just seems to get worse every time. My friend suggested taking me to emerg. but I'm not even dressed. Well, I'm in my bathrobe and managed to put on a pair of socks, but you know what I mean.

Yep. I know what you mean. It feels like electric shock pain in the back. Standing is impossible when the pain strikes like lightening. My daughter has had to help me get bathed and dressed. I couldn't even dress my feet. I have medicine that alleviates the nerve pain now for the most part.

I had a nice soak in the tub last night. Obviously, it didn't work.

Just taking Tylenol...

Just complaining.

Well, they've been replacing various organs for years, and now they can transplant faces and limbs. I'm waiting for the day they can replace the spine.

Thanks. I'm feeling better this morning... just the usual backache now, not the debilitating one of yesterday.

Seriously, hope you're feeling better with it very soon. I've always thought housework was dangerous personally. Best avoided.