tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post6566696092633220696..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Down in the dumpsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18163568361855008222008-09-10T04:26:00.000+10:002008-09-10T04:26:00.000+10:00I really really really hate to add to your frustra...I really really really hate to add to your frustrations but I can't get your previous post icons to work. It keeps saying there is something wrong with the server and I a quite screptical as to wheither to send the error report or not because in this day in time you never know if things like that are cleverly discuisded virrus. I have had my puter hacked twice now so I don't take chances. Is there something indeed wrong with the server? I haven't been to your blog in sometime and found you in my favorites list and discovered all over again why I liked reading your blog and was just trying to catch up on what I missed. I hope it is nothing. Thanks KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68698679242147488072008-09-10T01:35:00.000+10:002008-09-10T01:35:00.000+10:00I love reading your blog. I think someday we will...I love reading your blog. I think someday we will be able to live like you do....<BR/><BR/>What made me really decide to comment is hearing about your sciatica pain. I would like to recommend that you try either a chiropractor or acupuncturist to help. They really do wonders. I periodically have sciatica myself and after one treatment I feel some relief. It usually takes a couple or so but otherwise the pain could drag on forever. <BR/><BR/>Hope you are back to your cheerful self soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80099571908353358922008-09-10T01:09:00.000+10:002008-09-10T01:09:00.000+10:00A man I worked with had a sign in his office that ...A man I worked with had a sign in his office that said "This too shall pass". He said he used it to remind himself when things were bad they would always get better. I hope you're feeling better soon!<BR/>JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70117369382545581442008-09-10T00:37:00.000+10:002008-09-10T00:37:00.000+10:00Just wanted to let you know that you are in my tho...Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!<BR/>Glad that Alice is doing better but wow, vet trips are so expensive!<BR/>Hope that your back continues to get better ÜKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422774455264292510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66459391856882299022008-09-09T23:34:00.000+10:002008-09-09T23:34:00.000+10:00I pray a quick relief come your way.Sigh, I notice...I pray a quick relief come your way.<BR/><BR/>Sigh, I noticed once I got over fifty that the aches and pains seem to come out of nowhere.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89581035177196986202008-09-09T22:54:00.000+10:002008-09-09T22:54:00.000+10:00Good news about Alice, but sorry to hear about you...Good news about Alice, but sorry to hear about your back pain on top of everything else. I hope Hanno got on Ok having his teeth out - not pleasant. Sounds like you will all need to take it easy for a little while and take life gently. All best wishes from the Eastern UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46549373282396040832008-09-09T22:44:00.000+10:002008-09-09T22:44:00.000+10:00I certainly agree with one of your readers...sitti...I certainly agree with one of your readers...sitting too much is not good, a heat pak gives relief and voltren for a few days helps with inflammation. But certainly consider an osteopath or physio if this condition goes on for more than 3 or 4 days. Best wishes to you, Hanno & Alice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38824893750627941552008-09-09T21:53:00.000+10:002008-09-09T21:53:00.000+10:00Sorry you're in the wars at the moment! You may f...Sorry you're in the wars at the moment! You may find the most comfortable position at the moment to be lying on your front propped up on your elbows, as that was best when my husband had it a year or so back. I agree with other readers in that physio is the best thing to help it, but if its a recurrence it may go by itself in a day or two. Also, if you have a good therapeutic masseur near you, see if they can free up the nerve. I have a talent for such massage and since I untrapped hubby's nerve (it took me 2 massages to get rid completely) he's not suffered with his sciatica at all. And the pain was previously going all the way down his leg, so a pretty bad case!<BR/><BR/>Looks like you all need to take a rest today, and see how things are tomorrow. You may need more than the one day by the sound of things!<BR/><BR/>Hope you all get well soon xxxFiFihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525757684048252596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25832166775538814252008-09-09T21:14:00.000+10:002008-09-09T21:14:00.000+10:00Rhonda, so sorry to read that you are down in the ...Rhonda, so sorry to read that you are down in the dumps but we are only human and these things happen (but we wish they did'nt). I had a severe case of sciatica 5 years ago (too long a story to explain) and the thing that helped me was yoga. I know it's not for everyone but it did it for me. Haven't had pain in that department in 5 years... thank god !Vickie LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127867994907548280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65601198418286616812008-09-09T21:10:00.000+10:002008-09-09T21:10:00.000+10:00I hope you feel better soon!I hope you feel better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79919004427058880202008-09-09T20:39:00.000+10:002008-09-09T20:39:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda, I read your blog all the time and have ...Hi Rhonda, I read your blog all the time and have been sad to read of your run of sad events. Reading your last few posts brought tears to my eyes and I wanted to send you a virtual hug. I do hope the back eases soon and you can get back to the things that make you happy. Bless Alice, I am glad she is recovering well and I hope Hanno is ok after the dentist. You deserve some more cheerful times now, I hope they come your way really soon. Take care xThe Wittering Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619092015576455702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83881333801599991582008-09-09T20:04:00.000+10:002008-09-09T20:04:00.000+10:00We all feal this way at times Rhonda. After all yo...We all feal this way at times Rhonda. After all you have been through the last few weeks you deserve some r&r, you, Hanno and Alice are in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/>MandyThe Old Dairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806470355969512482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80525538488015663462008-09-09T18:15:00.000+10:002008-09-09T18:15:00.000+10:00I have been enjoying your blog for quite some time...I have been enjoying your blog for quite some time but up until now have not made any comments. However, as a fellow bad back sufferer I thought I would pass on some advice I was given which has helped me every time my back has played up. I was told that when ever I suffered from a bad back to either keep standing or lie down flat but to never sit. Voltarin keeps the worst of the pain away until it becomes manageable. And if I have really bad spasms to keep my back warm (with a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel). <BR/><BR/>Following the above steps, I generally find that I am feeling a lot better within 3 - 4 days.<BR/><BR/>Hope the above helps and that you are feeling better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42450076535359864432008-09-09T18:10:00.000+10:002008-09-09T18:10:00.000+10:00Take care Rhonda. I think my grandmother had somet...Take care Rhonda. I think my grandmother had something like that,and tried to brush it away until the pain was too much to bear - NOT a wise move! Be well.Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55285868397311549162008-09-09T18:08:00.000+10:002008-09-09T18:08:00.000+10:00Rhonda, I'm sorry to hear of this. I do know what...Rhonda, I'm sorry to hear of this. I do know what it is like, have had a pinched nerve since the birth of my daughter. The stress you have been going to has contributed to this - I know from personal experience. I read a book called Angel Medicine by Dr Doreen Virtue which helped me a lot. I still have the odd bout and numb toes if I stand or walk too long but not the crippling pain. <BR/><BR/>Stay strong, relax more (don't feel guilty about what needs to be done, this is only a passing stage). A nice warm bath with epsom salts would probably do you the world of good.Cheryl@Gingerbread Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189189331024564663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87108694060034111172008-09-09T18:07:00.000+10:002008-09-09T18:07:00.000+10:00All these things come at once sometimes don't ...All these things come at once sometimes don't they. I do hope your back pain gets better soon, Isn't keeping moving with gentle movements/exercise the best treatment for Sciatica? So don't fret about not being able to get to the computer, I am sure we all understand and the last thing you & us want is your blogging to become a chore.<BR/>I do hope Hanno gets on ok today at the Dentist, although I always found having a tooth pulled was better than a filling.<BR/><BR/>At least you have abit of good news with Alice on the mend.<BR/>Keep smiling hun and hope you are fighting fit again soon. <BR/>Lv Steph xxStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17373535635380246835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85411530494937698842008-09-09T16:37:00.000+10:002008-09-09T16:37:00.000+10:00Hi there Rhonda, I have been following your blog f...Hi there Rhonda, I have been following your blog for about the past 12 months. I unfortunately lost my own business after a hysterectomy that went wrong & have been on centrelink benefits ever since. Your blog has been extremely beneficial & a valuable help while i have been recovering & trying to live simply. LOL. During this period my 17yo daughter delivered twins last week & is living with me. I also have sciatica & have recently lost our beautiful border collie & my step father. Your blog keeps me going. Good luck with everything with you and Hanno and Alice. I know i have never posted before but this time i thought i should stop by.<BR/>Sue http://suesweightlosschallenge.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52009124944970197272008-09-09T15:58:00.000+10:002008-09-09T15:58:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean,I've been thinking of you these las...Hi Rhonda Jean,<BR/>I've been thinking of you these last few days, and sorry to hear you've now got sciatic pain to add to it.<BR/>I get that (ever since I had babies) and I know how painful and tiring it is. I walk around like a cripple with it - one thing that helps is to lie flat on the floor for 10 minutes (no longer)every day with a bag of frozen peas (or crushed ice or something similar) on your back or hip 3 or 4 times a day (totally relaxed).and do it every day as long as you need to.<BR/>This was advice from a physio here in NZ.<BR/>I hope that things will return to normal for you soon. Take care, <BR/>Rachel LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65405313166865892232008-09-09T15:19:00.000+10:002008-09-09T15:19:00.000+10:00Gosh, when it rains it pours doesn't it? I get bac...Gosh, when it rains it pours doesn't it? I get back trouble quite badly as well from an accident a couple of years ago. Take it easy! <BR/><BR/>Glad to hear about Alice, that is very good news!<BR/><BR/>JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815336062313580688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4114683560125617352008-09-09T14:45:00.000+10:002008-09-09T14:45:00.000+10:00Ouch to both of you. I had a tooth out last year ...Ouch to both of you. I had a tooth out last year and whilst it didn't hurt, the bill certainly did! Sciatica is the pits. I swear by Bowen Therapy, which is a non-invasive (and non bone-crunching) treatment which concentrates on relocating muscles to where they ought to be - easiest way I can explain it.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you are both feeling better soon and surface from the negative spell you are in right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3272159329949203042008-09-09T12:07:00.000+10:002008-09-09T12:07:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean :) Sending hugs for you and Hanno -...Hi Rhonda Jean :) Sending hugs for you and Hanno - praying that you will feel MUCH better VERY quickly, and that his dental appt & recovery will go well. Love you so! QQuinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446233534591572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24322542083975887052008-09-09T12:03:00.000+10:002008-09-09T12:03:00.000+10:00Back pain is horrible! I am so sorry and feel you...Back pain is horrible! I am so sorry and feel your pain. A compromised Sciatic nerve is no small thing.<BR/>I am still recovering from back surgery and feel sympathy for any who suffer this terriable aliment. <BR/>Take it easy and don't push too hard. Hope hanno and Alice up and feeling sprite soon. Take care of you!<BR/>With sympathy, BethBeth at Auntieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878533662208781834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68924828510646030052008-09-09T11:27:00.000+10:002008-09-09T11:27:00.000+10:00I know how the back pain feels, I had to leave wor...I know how the back pain feels, I had to leave work and stay off for four days last year when the sciatic nerve was being pinched. <BR/>I honestly hope that you feel better soon. I am so sorry for all the bad things happening to you right now. At the same time I am liking the better news with Alice. My best wishes to you!claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572555442321120647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66134051724213160652008-09-09T11:25:00.000+10:002008-09-09T11:25:00.000+10:00oh Rhonda..I really hope you get to feeling better...oh Rhonda..I really hope you get to feeling better sweety.<BR/>back pain is awful.<BR/>I really hope that the sun starts shining again in your little corner of the world and that things get better soon.<BR/>please stop by my blog..I have a bloggers award for you.<BR/>hugs, TinaTina Leavyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903745713391219366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35793731646511077172008-09-09T11:21:00.000+10:002008-09-09T11:21:00.000+10:00I'm so sorry for your tribulations. Long car ride...I'm so sorry for your tribulations. Long car rides aggravate my sciattica, as well.<BR/><BR/>I'm relieved to hear that Alice is improving, but is there any chance the offending dog's owner would pay the bill?Rennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628198694622790891noreply@blogger.com