I took a fall on Friday morning after losing my balance when my whole leg was asleep. I managed to give myself a compression fracture on my L4 vertebrae. Not fun.
I am in a lot of pain in spite of the medicine given me. I was told healing would take up to six weeks or longer. And I need to see a neurosurgeon in 6 weeks to assess my healing.
I am typically a very active 70 year old who exercises frequently, clean my own home, mow my lawn, prune bushes and weed gardens. I have never been an invalid. So this is very frustrating for me.
I was told I cannot bend, lift, or twist for at least 6 weeks. I couldn’t anyway bc of the pain.
I am asking for prayers for complete healing as I don’t want to have to go through any surgery in the future for this. Also need prayers for pain.
Thanks in advance to all you prayer frog warriors out there.
May your back heal completely and you return to your normal active self.
Are you getting enough vitamin D, vitamin K2 and possibly a boron supplement? This all gets that calcium to the right places and out of the wrong places.
edit. May your pain be lessened to a level so that all that it does is prevent you from further injuring that vertebra.
My vitamin D levels were at 85 the last blood test. I take a bone supplement daily that has all of these ingredients over the counter. But I also have a history of osteoporosis. And am currently off the biophosnates for over a year taking a break. Last bone scan just this past month showed I am gaining bone so no meds were needed. I am taking ASEA water daily for a year now. It was healing my bones (scan showed new bone growth) but it takes two years I heard to go off the bone drugs permanently.
Whatever you do, do NOT take calcium supplements! They make bones more brittle, not stronger! This is a causal factor in increased fractures from falls since calcium started being pushed as a solution for a problem that was invented by statistics. I'm not near my info stash atm, but see if you can find The Epoch Times article on calcium and the history of osteoporosis
I don’t take calcium supplements any longer. Ditched them in the 90’s when a gym trainer told me how bad they were.
stringer? casual?
You might like to correct that. :-)
Okay fixed, thank you. Was out with my phone swiping quickly, sorry.
Calcium depletion may increase when you don't take enough potassium in. That is indeed the danger with taking in calcium without potassium. Calcium supplements are very hard to work with so for the average person it is best to avoid!
Even calcium lactate?
We use it for fevers and it works every single time.
I'm talking those daily junk pills for bones, not spot treatment for fever
Ah ok. Calcium carbonate or all forms of calcium?
Any daily pills, we do not need them. Spot treatments for individual maladies excepted.
I understand that boron supplements help with osteoporosis. Here's an example:
https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/118545-boron-supplementation-for-low-bone-density-and-osteoarthritis
u/tewdryg is the fren who knows about it I think.
I haven't heard of this. I'll take a look.
FTA: "Boron supplementation cannot be recommended on the basis of current research."
I.e. there's no profit in it.
ASEA water is all natural made from purified salt water. The process it goes through turns it into redox signaling molecules that each and every one of us has in our bodies. As we age we lose these molecules so our bodies are more prone to problems. It works at the cellular level. So it works in five areas: circulation, reduces inflammation in body, gut health, hormones and the immune system. It goes where it is needed the most. I was skeptical about it at first but took it due to needing to increase statins ( which is the only prescription I am on for now). Before o took it my blood sugars went up. Plus I had developed a left branch bundle block ( electrical heart issue). So I decide to try it. They have water and a gel you can use for pain. I am using both. In one month I had no arthritic joint pain (or pain from the statins). My cholesterol went down to normal except for LDL which is only just above normal so that I didn’t need to increase my statins which doctor wanted to do. The biggest thing is I am growing back bone so no more bone meds for now. Also my AC1 last time was in the normal range. Also it raised my vitamin D levels substantially.
You can purchase ASEA from a associate of the company. I became one when I started it. I don’t push it on anyone but have sold it mostly to family members and a few friends. One whose doctor wanted to know what she was doing since her statins went to normal after only a few months. She was never on a statin. The company is based in Utah. A Mormon family. This is sold through a pyramid system as they figured out it was the best way to sell it. They refused to go through a drug company who offered to buy it from them. They have scientific data to back it up. It is FDA approved as a supplement. So they cannot claim it cures disease. However there are testimonials from many people in a private group in Facebook on how it has helped them or their loved ones. From autoimmune issues to kidney dialyses to skin issues etc.
Thank you for the details fren!
If mods are willing, which company is it distributed through? If they don't want the company name here, can you message me that info please?
edit: Looks like the name of the company may be ASEA
Good info on borax...I started taking it as suggested in article and I find it helps with arthritis. I had been taking glucosamine/chondroitan and hyaurolonic acid...but this is a lot cheaper and works well...
Here is a good site..
https://www.earthclinic.com/mobile/how-to-take-borax.html#postsframe
Keep in mind that bisphosphonates have a half life if 5 to 10 years and can stay active in the bone for up to thirty years. The drug's mechanism of action is to inhibit osteoclasts - the cells that break down bone. Sounds great if you have osteoporosis - but the down side is that those osteoclasts are needed for bone remodeling and healing. Therefore, be aware that healing from a broken bone may take longer.
You will need boron doses much higher than what you will find in supplements. https://www.bitchute.com/video/OsESn7JQZavb/ Most of the bone supplements out there are frankly garbage. Look into Jarrow Bone Up Ultra if you can afford it. But, only take half the recommended dose. You don't need that much if everything else is good You will need something to provide building material. The minerals are a calcium hydroxyapatite formulation that is like what bone and other calcified tissues in the body are made of. Most of the mineral supplements out there for calcium are basically ground up rocks. Go out to a gravel pit and chew on some rocks - that is about how effective most supplements are. Most of them are NOT taken up by the bones but get laid down in arteries.
Healing bone is a two pronged approach - repair and inflammation. Increased vit C is necessary for collagen production along with healthy animal fats and protein. Avoid seed oils and sugars - they drive inflammation. Terry Naturals makes a clinically studied curcumin supplement, Curamed, that can help.
Look into infra red therapy to speed up the process. It works well for many.
I hope this helps. Prayers for healing sent your way.
Thank you for your sound advice I will check into these treatments.
How do you tend toward osteoporosis with a D level of 85...are you taking vitamin K? That is a must to go along with the D...I take Supe K from Life Extension and I could not be more pleased...those two together are gold....
My level only went up that high recently from taking ASEA water for now a year . See my testimony above and how I am now building bone. This stuff is amazing
Yes potassium intake is very important.
dunno how much it'll help, but look into something called Methylsulfonylmethane or MSM for short. I read somewhere that it can help with healing, because it acts as a secondary oxygen transport, bringing more oxygen to all parts of the body, which is beneficial for healing of injuries. it can also help you workout longer, and make workouts less painful for much the same reason.
ease into the stuff, though, OP, it's about as toxic as water, but it has two main side effects that I noticed;
I pray for your complete healing....Lord grant swimkin a healing touch from your loving hands...completely restore the back injury and especially give your "peace that passes understanding." In this season of injury we praise you for all that you are, all that you do and all that you promise...you O Lord are so worthy of our praise...we don't understand...but we trust in your everlasting love for us...meet us where we are and provide our every need...we love you...
In the precious name of Jesus...Amen...
I would suggest the homeopathic Arnica Montana...it comes in a gel you can rub on the injury and you can get 1M pellets to speed healing...it is amazing...take one pellet under the tongue in a clean mouth several times a day....
Dear Lord, help swimkin return to shape quickly, easing the pain and demonstrating that with your touch all is well. Thank you, God. Amen.
Thanks
Heavenly Father we come to You today on behalf of our fellow anon swimkin who has been injured in a recent fall and is not only in pain, but concerned for the future. Father, we ask that You heal swimkin's injury completely and ease her pain. Give her doctors and other medical people involved in her assessment and treatment the heart and will to do only the best for her, with utmost skill and caring to help her on her road to recovery. Lord, give swimkin and her husband strength and patience with each other as they expand their appreciation for each other, for all their various roles in marriage, and strengthen their bond as they both soldier through this ordeal together.
Lord, let the medication swimkin is taking for her pain "get ahead of" the pain to help her comfort level while protecting her against any of the insidious addiction or bad side effects. Bestow an inner calm in her to allow her to get through this healing period without setback as she's normally active in everyday life. Lord, help her through this ordeal with an even greater appreciation for Your almighty power and love. Father, we ask this of You for our kind friend swimkin who is in need of Your help at this time. In Jesus' loving name. Amen. 🙏✝️
You are included in my prayers today. I will add a suggestion to see a chiropractic doctor before seeing the neuro. I have found chiropractic care very useful for the few injuries I have had.
Thanks Had to do chiropractor before on a frozen shoulder and torticollus so? (twisted neck) in the past I was ok with them until they tried cracking my bones. That part I didn’t like.
How about an applied kinesiologist who can do fasciae release? The fall is a trauma to your body which your fascia will hold. My new Chris/AK does not “bone crack” but gentle manipulation. I’ve had 2 spinal surgeries since 2017. I know your pain and pray for your complete healing.
Praying for complete healing for those that suffer chronic pain too. Since you have been so active healing may be faster for you. Continue to eat healthy and do physical therapy stretches as directed. I have had some success with a chiropractor. Prayers for you.
Thank you! Unfortunately my former chiropractor whom I loved dearly went out of business after COVID.
Thanks
Thank you to all your responses. You don’t know how much this means to me. We have a blessed community in here.
You are welcome and I will pray for your speedy recovery.
Ouch fren! Prayers for a speedy recovery!
Prayer complete. A year ago, I started using Borax as a dietary supplement. It builds super strong bones and joints. Also available as Boron, which is the active ingredient in Borax. You might research it. Same age group as you, and I feel 40 years younger.
Jesus, please take away swimkin’s pain and replace it with your healing. We know all things are possible through you, and we pray this in Jesus name, amen.
Look into yoga after surgery and other approaches. I used to make fun of it, thinking it was “feminine” and for lefty loons. I’ve been doing it for two months and my back and hip pain has all but disappeared. Balance and body weight strengthening become more important as we age. There are many 65+ year olds in my classes. You can get better!
Oh God! This brave patriot has been injured, please allow him to heal quickly. Allow him to feel your power in his back and to know that you are almighty and all powerful. His decline must not begin so young and he must be allowed to continue to fight for your chosen messengers, fight against homosexuality, pride, and atheism that is ravaging our world. In Jesus Christ omnipotent name, amen!!!
Fren, please look into medbed generators. These are truly amazing and have completely eliminated my dependence on several daily medications. $40k may seem expensive, but they are heaven sent to heal those who believe on the holy name of Jesus Christ.
Thank you
My prayers are with you. Anyone here snickering at this has never had their entire leg fall asleep. I had it happen years ago in high school. That second step fells like you don't have that leg and you go down HARD. I thank God you were not alone(I hope) and you didn't crack your skull. I pray for a quick recovery. If I had to sit still for 6 weeks I would need our prayers too. I don't sit still very well and it sounds like you don't either. If I was your neighbor, I would definitely be helping with your chores.
Thanks for that. I do have neighbors who have offered but I am not ready to accept any help yet. Yes, When I was younger I used to stand up on a sleepy leg or foot. But my circulation was so much better then now that my foot woke up fast.
It’s a horrible feeling when you can’t feel your foot to maintain balance. And often people badly twist an ankle even young people trying to feel where that foot is in space. Or they take a fall from lack of balance.
I was lucky I didn’t hit my head on the way down. And my husband was here at the time. I had to crawl across the floor until I could stand up with his help bc I fractured that vertebrae right away.
He’s complaining already that I’m out of commission. He’s never had to wait on me before. Plus he’s older and has had more health issues. Already doesn’t bend much himself. He’s never done laundry or cleaned or made a bed. I had to “help” today with laundry and telling him how to make the bed.
I usually do all home repairs too since he’s not very competent in that area. I am pretty OCD about my home. So I will have to abide with a not so clean home. We’ve already hired a landscaper to mow the lawn and do the yard work. It should help my husband somewhat and I told him I would pay for it out of my savings
At least he can cook and finds that enjoyable to do. So he makes all our regular meals and I do special days and holidays.
Do not feel like you can not accept help. I know you are a strong woman, but even the strongest of us need a hand from time to time. This is your time. God bless
I do have friends and a great church group of women to help if needed. I will ask when I find my husband can’t do it all.
I'm so sorry this happened to you. You'll be in my prayers.
Praying for you fren,,, Lord take a away friends pain and heal her injuries.
God is wonderful, may you feel his loving arms around you.
...They say laughter is the best medicine. with that in mind...
...and you also do the yard work, right? 😁
Ha. I only mow half the yard. My hubby mows the other half and every once in a while will edge. It takes two hours to mow this lot and I tried it when we first got here but needed his help. So I couldn't say I do ALL the yard work.
We also decided a year or so ago to hire out to remove the leaves and add mulch. So again, I don't do ALL the yard work.
...wow I regret making that tacky joke now, sorry...
Try grounding before 9am sun, sitting in sunny area of ground is find
Praying for your healing 🙏
Thank you
Will do.
May Jesus know you and heal and comfort you.
Prayers on the way fren.
I really feel for you and have sent 🙏💖 and healing thoughts your way.
I live with chronic pain every single day. I understand what you're going through. I have confidence that the Lord will continue to guide and give you strength through this challenging time.
And, thank you for your post. There are some things you've mentioned that may help me in my quest for healing. God Bless you.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you. I sure will 🐸
I’m sorry. My FIL also just fractured a vertebrae in a fall. He got a back brace as he can’t get surgery due to his pulmonary fibrosis. Did they give you a brace?
If you need an idea for extra help, there is a website called care.com where you can find people local to your area for different things. My friend has used it successfully.
And I’m sending prayers for you 🥰
Yes they gave me a brace but not sure how much it helps. Unfortunately, I live in a rural area so care givers are found by word of mouth. One of my neighbors has her dad living with her and he has dementia. They recently lost his care giver but found one on Nextdoor neighborhood.
Prayers sent fren.
Prayers UP!
I've had spine injuries. I well remember there is no comfortable position in which to rest, or even one that really reduces the pain.
I know right. I found that out yesterday. All I can do is find the least painful position. It was lying down but getting out of bed is almost excruciatingly painful to do. Not as bad as yesterday was though so the medication I’m on is helping some.
Careful with that pain relief. That pain helps you keep from worsening the injury. Dull that pain too much and you can forget and do something that breaks your back even worse.
BTDT.
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We're with you, Swimkin. I know what this is like.
May God heal you pain and that you will be at 100%.
God Bless and keep you fren.
Prayers up for a quick and total healing. 😕
I ended up at the ER where I had a cat scan. And was diagnosed. I was in too much pain to go anywhere else.
Sending lots of bold prayers, fren!
Praying for a quick and hassle-free recovery!
Boron (in the form of Borax), Vitamin D, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus.
Here's Boron:
Borax/Boric Acid significantly improves bone strength. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34082267/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32739828/
Borax cures arthritis: Essentiality of Boron for Healthy Bones and Joints. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1566627/pdf/envhper00403-0084.pdf
Gladly adding you to my prayer list.