I fell off a ladder the other day because of my mothers mercury filled lights I didnt know about.Anyways my back was hurting I already have 2 slipped disc and my sciatic acts up. so I barely could walk yeasture day went to the doctors to make sure I didnt mess my self up more figured he would take xrays to see cause I hurt bad.I told him about the mercury because he asked why i dont have back teeth so he asked about the symtoms read my reports and wanted blood test done I told him a hair test is better because it wont show much in the blood.He asked when the last time i had my hair cut grant you my hair is down to my butt. I said that i had gotten it trimmmed about 1 month ago but only 1/2 inch he said well the hair wont show that much then.So i just left it a lone because i was there for my back so he asked what ive been taking for my back i said motrin he said dont take motrin it does a lot of damage to your liver and stomach i said okay so he said hows your headache i asked what headache?He said the headache that the motrin gave you is called rebound and withdraw.I said i dont have a headache im here for my back.he says oh so he starts writing and says heres prediszone for the inflamation and go to the lab for blood work.I said blood work for what? he said i want to see if you have high clorestoral.I told him that i tried the steroid before and i got mean and i dont want that.I told him my chlorestoral is fine just had it checked then he asked why is your blood pressure up it usually runs 100 to 110 over 72 it ran 130 over 82 I said BECAUSE IM IN PAIN.He said oh well you just have a rebound headache so just take the steroid and you'll feel better.Then asked why i lost so much weight I said because im sick.He says but you only weigh 112 you cant be sick. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />I said i had to use the bathroom and hobbled out to my car and left.This doctor was a quack at a major hospital.So I went to work last night and couldnt barely walk around got a call my grandfather had a stroke so i left work and got to the VA hospital and my mom had fallen because the floor was wet no one even asked her if she needed help up and she had my grandfathers cane that made me mad there was no sign she sat on the floor until my sister and i showed up.So then they determined my grandfather didnt have a stroke and said they dont know why he cant remember his name or our names or what day or year so they wanted to run some more test so go home and come back at 3 am they should be done.mind you it was 9 at night so my mom called me and told me he wasnt at the hospital did i pick him up i said no come to find out the va was full so they shipped him to the local hospital and so i went up there still with my back killing me and my leg drawn and i hobble up to the 3rd floor get to my grandfathers room and on his board that tells who his nurse and doctor is was the name of the Quack I seen yestureday.I cant belive this.Yes my grandfather had a stroke according to this hospital but who knows.I told my mom so shes taking care of that.
I still havent got xrays im in pain and im doing heat and ice and was wondering if you guys have suggestions?I would go to er but my copay is 100 dollars so thats out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />

Sounds like the doc has been dipping into the painkiller meds himself. Sharp guy.

But what were you doing on a ladder slinging mud on walls?

All the toxicity you're currently dealing with... most people aren't aware of it but gypsum dust; aka joint compound; is pretty posionous stuff and something you definitely want to avoid.

Try feverfew, it's the only light duty herb I know of that will get rid of muscle cramps and pain. I give to my duaghter for menstrual cramps, works wonders for her. Can't guarantee it'll help your back but it is worth a try. It stops your body from producing so much prostaglandin.

A full blown back xray will make you feel like real heck if you are already heavy metal toxic. truly, you are walking, and that already means nothing is broken so I wouldn't bother with an xray especially of that nature, lots of radiation... back injuries do hurt a lot and can take a good year or more to heal, that's what i have been told by fellow sufferers... however what I also know is that the very best thing to do when you have a back injury is to lie flat, flat, on your back and rest. Heat pad sounds good too. and feverfew.

also calcium/magnesium for muscle aches.

Hi Melissa
So Sick gave you some really good advice. A chiropractor might be able to help put you back in place. I agree about no x- rays, not a wise idea...the radiation could hurt you more. Hang in there and I hope your grandfather is ok.
Rachel <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flower4u.gif" alt="" />

I 've done construction most my life i'm turning my moms garage into a living room (extra cash for my teeth fund) I got the dry wall hung so i had to tape and fill cracks ,feather and all that fun stuff.Never thought about the dust being toxic.It felt great to actually do something I loved to do.The good news is all thats left is to prime and paint the bad news is I'm out of commission. I decided not to get x-rays I got some of those heating pads that you wear for 8 hours.I will try feverfew tommorow.Thanks for the tips.I will not be doing any more remodaling.
My grandfather was like my dad so its really hard to see him go through this.Its really hard to belive he doesnt know me or anyone.I know god has his plan for him but I kinda wish god would take him home instead of him not having any mind left.I have such mixed feelings because he has served god most of his life and the man has had 2 strokes and a heart attack in april and has been weak ever since but has had his mind but every thing is gone now.I asked him Who is gods son? he doesnt know.Its hard.............

I stopped climbing ladders at age 32 or so. My knees were giving out from the leaning against them all day. I used to do lots of mural work. Last one I did, a huge ceiling in a New York city hotel, climbing up and down a scaffold all day carrying stuff, laying on my back up there... that was it for me.

Filthy work anyway. I don't really miss it but I did enjoy staying at the hotel and the asian boys in slippers bringing me bottles of Pellegrino water and egads of fancy free room service food. The money really wasn't all that hot considering the pain and strain of it all, the stress on the limbs, the poisons in the paints and stuff. Better off without it. I did that work for about 10 years, I was pretty burned out.

Get a cushy job as an estimator with a local painting company, you'll be happier.

I lost my grandad at your age too, mid-30's... I miss him everyday still. he was one of the best most fundown to earth people I ever had the privilege to know.

Chiropractor is good advice. Praying for you and yours.