The main issue which has complicated things over the past week has been Bob's worsening back pain. On Thursday and Friday, he was struggling to get out of bed, and to walk to the bathroom or lounge. The GP has been incredibly helpful, and upped the pain meds significantly. But that means he's a bit woozy some of the time and cannot drive. And planned activities for the next few weeks have been severely curtailed.
I don't cope very well when the people I love are in pain, and I feel so impotent and unable to help. Thank you everyone for your concern, and the comments here, and all the emails etc. We are both grateful. Taking each day as it comes.
Yesterday evening was lovely - Bob's sister and her husband have been in Norfolk for a couple of days and came over for a meal. It was so good to chat, and laugh together.
Oh no, poor Bob, back pain is so debilitating.
ReplyDeleteIt really does leave you without any energy
DeleteI'm so sorry that Bob's back pain is worsening. Hope the pain medications work and he will feel better, soon. In the meantime, take it easy and spend time relaxing at home.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bless
DeleteOoh, sympathy for Bob. I know what you mean about the distress of not being able to help. {{{More Hugs}}}
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DeleteBack pain really makes life very challenging. As a sufferer in the past, I send Bob my best wishes and hope the painkillers give him some ease. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThank you C.
DeleteI do know that distress you feel. Much love to you both. Back pain is awful!
ReplyDeleteThanks K
DeleteOne of the worst things - I find - about back pain is lack of sleep as a few days of broken sleep makes the situation a whole lot worse. I've just had a quick Google for log-rolling out of bed and there are plenty of videos. You learn how to do it after spinal surgery and I still do it 20 years later.
ReplyDeleteI must look this up. Thanks
DeleteYou and Bob of course have my sympathies. My husband has a bad back from a skiing injury many years ago. Made much worse by really bad arthritis in his lower back which can only be helped by strong pain killers. He is in agony most days but never complains. It is so hard to witness and he hates me "making a fuss" as he calls it! It must have been a real boost to have welcome visitors and enjoy a happy time. Wishing Bob some relief and you too Ang. Sue H
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue. You and I have much in common!
DeleteI do sympathise. Back pain is horrible. I hope it gets easier soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear friend
DeleteSorry to hear about the back pain, my sister and also a good friend suffer a lot and it has curtailed their activities a lot. I hope they are able to find the cause and be able to do something about it.
ReplyDeleteSue
He is in the waiting list for treatment, but it won't be till well into next year...
DeleteSorry to hear Bob is in so much pain. I hope he doesn't have to wait too long for treatment. I also hope you look after yourself as well as I know you will look after Bob. Will pray for you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chris ❤️
DeleteNothing really controls acute back pain. I found cold packs gave some relief.
ReplyDeleteIn the long term, well-taught Pilates resolved my back problems from over 35 years of nursing.
Bob did a course of pilates in the spring
DeleteBack pain is miserable and supporting loved ones through any kind of pain or illness is draining. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thank you
DeleteSending healing wishes to you both and hoping for better news soon. JanF
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan
DeleteBegone that horrible back pain! Hoping for relief soon. Take care of you too!x
ReplyDeleteWill do
DeleteBack pain is awful. My Dad had a slipped disc and arthritis in his back and I can remember him wearing a steel and leather corset type thing, which made hugging him very awkward. His back did improve but he had to remember to lift items properly and ask for help. Hope Bob's back improves soon. Xx
ReplyDeleteIt is usually quite hard for independent people to ask for help
DeleteIt is so hard to see the ones we love in pain isn't it. I hope that things improve a bit for Bob over the coming days. As someone who now lives with chronic back pain he has all my sympathy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue
DeleteSo sorry to hear about Bob's increase in back pain. Hugs to you both. I'll keep him in prayer. I think it is easier to put up with pain of our own than to see a loved one suffering. Mary's greatest sorrow was witnessing the agony of her son Jesus.
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