"The Princess and the Pea"

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29 Dec 2009

I am currently going through a "Princess and the Pea" moment. I have absolutely no right to complain and I know how many of you are really suffering I only need to tell my many friends on this site why I am not responding to your postings. This "Princess" has sciatica, which for the uninitiated is a pain radiating from the bum to the knee. This is also a "bummer" because it means this particular princess can only lie on a very soft mattress or sit on a well-upholstered chair. (Sorry, wooden chairs or typist chairs are absolutely "NOT GOOD ENOUGH") This particular princess (Wow - am I precious - or what?) is also suffering from arthritis in my fingers and I really find typing a physical PAIN.

So, apologies to my friends... sorry I missed Christmas greetings... but a good New Year to you all.

KateG

FormerMember over 14 years ago

apart from that, how are you?

Big gentle hugs to you

Sharry xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Kate, poor thing - I've heard that sciatica is v painful. So just wanted to say happy new year anyway, love Jeanie x
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Kate sorry to hear you have siatica, Bert gets it and it looks really painful. Hope you feel better soon Have a lovely New Year

Teri x
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Kate - As if you don't have enough problems, eh? I have sciatica (now going down both legs). I had a discectomy 20 years ago that was successful (for a long while).

I've gotten myself a special table that goes over my bed (somewhat like a hospital table that the legs roll under the bed and the tray is over the lap )... Anyway, I put my laptop on the tray and I can type while lying down. I bought this table at an office supply store. It's a real blessing as I can still stay in contact and it's the only excuse I have to lie down during the day - LOL!!!

I hope you feel better!

Happy New Year.

Love, Mo
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KateG over 14 years ago

Thank you all for your good wishes. Maureen60 - what is s discectomy? My doc. has only suggested painkillers, anti-inflammatories and some exercises which involve me getting down on the floor (ha ha... as if..?) I am currently spending a lot of my time standing up and stabbing at the keyboard of my lap-top with two fingers! I like the idea of having a lie down and will be rushing off to an office supply store a.s.a.p!

KateG

P.S. Maureen - are you an American? The use of the word 'gotten' makes me think you are from the States.
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