Nestof3 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 My bulging disc is acting up again. I hope to see a chiropractor next week, but today, I just couldn't bring myself to make an appt. We are sort of preparing for the hurricane. I also dropped my iphone in water last night. Our multifunction printer died this week right after we had to spend $500 on a new dryer. I had a horrible scare this morning. I had already taken ibuprofen last night, and it was too early to take it again before retiring. I had some hydrocodone which I took. I had taken it (not the same bottle) years ago with no problem. Today, I got up, walked around a little opening the blinds, and then went to the bathroom. I started feeling light-headed. I could not reach my underwear or yoga pants, so I wrapped a towel around me and asked my youngest to help me just get them within arms reach. I then knew I was going down soon. I felt like vomiting. I floated to their room which was the closest and somehow ended up on the floor. I don't remember that part. I remember coming to and realizing my pants were still down, so I kicked their door shut and told Ben not to come in. He had gone back to the living room thankfully. He said he called my name twice because he heard something fall. I got my pants back up and pulled some blankets off his bed which is on the floor to support my head. I lay there sweating, my head swimming, and hearing a chirping sound. I finally managed to get up, but it took about five more hours before I got dizzy when standing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yikes. Better not mix anything even if you did it years ago. I'd be calling the chiro NOW if you know you get pain relief. Back pain is the worst because you cannot lie down, sit or stand in comfort. Are there any exercises you can do to take the pressure off the disc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 :grouphug: That sounds so scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Bulging disc pain is the worst! I hope you can call the chiro and get some relief soon. Sorry you had such a bad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yikes. Better not mix anything even if you did it years ago.I'd be calling the chiro NOW if you know you get pain relief. Back pain is the worst because you cannot lie down, sit or stand in comfort. Are there any exercises you can do to take the pressure off the disc? I found some online, so I plan to use my ball and try some traction technique once I get up. I will then use ice which I haven't used yet. It's just so hard to get up once I find a somewhat comfortable position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I am certain that the meds drove my already very low blood pressure down lower. That is a side effect; it only makes you dizzy when you stand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 holy crud :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Oh, geez. What a nightmare for you. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AStableBeginning Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Dawn! I hope you feel better soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 :grouphug: I'm allergic to hydros. I had a very similar experience to yours, but with hives added in, and it was the strangest/scariest sensation. My dr told me to never take them again and I haven't. I hope you get relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 That sounds terrifying! :grouphug: I'm glad you are doing better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Oh my gosh, that sounds terrible. :grouphug: and prayers, Dawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 My bulging disc is acting up again. I hope to see a chiropractor next week, but today, I just couldn't bring myself to make an appt. We are sort of preparing for the hurricane. I also dropped my iphone in water last night. Our multifunction printer died this week right after we had to spend $500 on a new dryer. I had a horrible scare this morning. I had already taken ibuprofen last night, and it was too early to take it again before retiring. I had some hydrocodone which I took. I had taken it (not the same bottle) years ago with no problem. Today, I got up, walked around a little opening the blinds, and then went to the bathroom. I started feeling light-headed. I could not reach my underwear or yoga pants, so I wrapped a towel around me and asked my youngest to help me just get them within arms reach. I then knew I was going down soon. I felt like vomiting. I floated to their room which was the closest and somehow ended up on the floor. I don't remember that part. I remember coming to and realizing my pants were still down, so I kicked their door shut and told Ben not to come in. He had gone back to the living room thankfully. He said he called my name twice because he heard something fall. I got my pants back up and pulled some blankets off his bed which is on the floor to support my head. I lay there sweating, my head swimming, and hearing a chirping sound. I finally managed to get up, but it took about five more hours before I got dizzy when standing up. :grouphug::grouphug: So scary for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Hydrocodone makes me very sick too. It's TMI but it makes me projectile vomit. Not a nice thing . at . all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Wow, I'm sorry - scary stuff. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 What a scary experience! Glad you made it through that without getting seriously hurt! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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