Comments on: take up thy bed…

By: Pageantmaster

Pageantmaster — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:59:02 +0000

I had a similar experience of ‘spasm’ a few years ago although fortunately without the slipped disc – the result of not warming up properly and not wearing enough clothing before going out on the river. I was in bed for a while and got absolutely no sympathy.

I know how painful it can be, but perhaps it is a time which you can put to other use – catching up on reading and giving us more of your reflections on life, the universe and everything else. I thought your piece today on the forthcoming general election was excellent.

The other thing is to get people to pray over your back – jury is out for me about major healing – God heals what He will heal and some people do appear to be particularly called in this direction, but I really don’t have enough personal experience to say more – but prayer is certainly ideal for things like muscular spasm which is about tension and inflammation, and in this context has worked for me.

I will pray for you. God bless.

By: Believer

Believer — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:53:33 +0000

I’ve spent too much time under the surgeon’s knife due to rugby – God speed.

By: bishedwin

bishedwin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:01:04 +0000

Deepest sympathy…. scotch on the rocks applied internally is the best cure known to medical science; or at least, it is what a Medics take. God bless. +E

By: IanG

IanG — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:00:59 +0000

You have my sympathies. I too have had long spells on my back as a result of sporting excesses. Not sure whether this is one an osteopath can help with – but if it is, get there soonest; the drugs are no substitute.

By: jon's mum

jon's mum — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:54:38 +0000

Much sympathy Ed, though more to Hayley! Get well soon.

By: Frances

Frances — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:13:46 +0000

Genuine sympathy, a friend has been through this twice in recent years it is not pleasant.

Prayers with you both, hope you recover soon.

By: Fr Ivan Aquilina SSC

Fr Ivan Aquilina SSC — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:37:23 +0000

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

By: The Woggler

The Woggler — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:24:39 +0000

I don’t know. You spend your life serving the the invisible man in the sky, and how does he repay you?

My genuine sympathies though; your pain sounds horrendous.

By: ELB

ELB — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:55:34 +0000

I sympathise with you. I trust you have ice and a slice with your”cocktail”

By: martin

martin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:03:27 +0000

Bad luck Ed.
Been there – done that.
You will learn that ALL the smallest extremities of your body are somehow wired through that part of your back, and should you attempt ANY movement searing pains will occur. Fun eh! Horizontal rest and time is the only cure [two months for me!]. I have lovely memories of flying around the room – great stuff that diazapan!…(if you have any spare……….)