Re: [Spinal Disorders Support]going out on a limb here.

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In a short time I've grown close to you fellow spine patients and so I'm going

to go out on a limb here. From my postings you may have gathered that I an

rather spiritual and have studied metaphysics for some time now. For those of

you who have no knowledge of energy healing please google Quantum Touch. It will

explain how it works. I've taken 3 basic workshops and have witnessed miracles

in each one. I know it's hard to believe but during one if them the scoliosis in

my back was greatly corrected within 20 minutes. I cried because for the first

time since I was a child my shoulders were even and my arms hung naturally.

Unfortunately within a week my back reverted to it's original state. Today I

listened to a live free conference call with the guy who developed the advanced

workshops and the Supercharging and Core Transformation books. He imparted a

wealth of information without trying to sound like he was just hyping his new

book. His workshops cost a

fortune as he is one of the rare people who can see energy. Please understand

that QT can be done as distance healing kind of the way telepathy works. I was

amazed when they mentioned that you can have a private phone session with him

for only $120 per hour. Local people and beginners charge that kind of price. I

immediately got on my iPhone an via email scheduled an appointment for the end

of the month with him knowing that there were 1000's of people on the line who

were about to do the same. If you go to the website I think they have a replay

you can listen to right now. If you want to schedule an appointment with him

email jim at alain@.... He must have a iPhone cuz he responded

right away. I figured he is the best and I didn't have much to lose. Cheaper

than cobra! If you are open minded you may want to check this out. I am

personally sooo excited about this.

Thanks!

Rhonda

On Dec 18, 2008, at 4:25 PM, Dawn Blackwood <lvjamaica2004@...> wrote:

L- Lumber and C- Cervical

I also had spinal decompression treatments. I spent near five thousand dollars,

not including the gas it cost me to go drive 30 miles one way. It did not help

at all. I am in more pain than before. My husband is not supportive of me when I

am in pain. He has no idea what is like to be in pain every minute of everyday.

If I ask him to get me a ice pack he complains that I an pressuring him. I have

to get my own food when I am in pain and actually I have lost a bit of weight

because sometimes the pain is so bad that I can't eat. I have not eaten all day

because I could not get out of bed without crying.

I am glad that you are supportive if your husband. The best thing I can tell you

from my point of view is just be their emotionally. He might snap at you and the

kids, but know it is not him. It is the pain and he just does not know how to

handle it.

I wish you a happy holiday.

Dawn

From: Opper <deniseopper@...>

Subject: New to group/finally introducing my family

spinal problems

Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 11:39 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm , and I joined this group a few weeks back to gain a better

understand and maybe some support for my husband's pain.

I don't know the exact location (L's or C's, etc) but he does have

herniated discs in his lower back, as well as pinched nerves, herniated

discs and arthritis in his neck. He's in constant pain, as I know you

all can relate to. His pain has been steadily progressing over the past

10 years (started out w/ scoliosis in his back causing pain) of our

marriage.

We've done all of the following: years of chiropractic, multiple

cortisone injections, 2 rounds of physical therapy, spinal

decompression, acupuncture and now it's the pain meds (oxycontin,

gabapentin, trazodone).

He asked his doc the other week about upping his pain meds as the oxy's

not working. In fact, he doesn't think it ever did. However, the doc

said he'd have to refer him out to a Pain Clinic for that, as he wasn't

able to prescribe anything stronger.

His actual " back " doctor said to " give him call " whenever he's ready to

schedule spinal fusion in his neck. The doc said they'd have to

remove/fuse 3 discs.

The idea of surgery is terrifying for my husband, as he's heard horror

stories about it. From not being able to turn your head all the way

anymore, to having it just flat-out not work, leaving you in more pain

than before.

His pain is effecting all areas of his life; although he still works

(for a company that provides sub-contracting work for Boeing) as a

supervisor, his boss asks almost daily if there's anything wrong. Dean

is very depressed by his pain, and I wish there was something more I

could do to help besides rubbing his neck/back/shoulder/ leg.

He's not as active with our 3 children as he used to be, and when he's

home he's quite short w/ them. I realize that he's in a tremendous

amount of pain--pain which I cannot even begin to understand. But I know

it hurts them, as well as my husband. Our marriage is also suffering

due to his depression over all this. He often says I " deserve a better

man " than him. And that hurts.

I don't know what sort of reply I'm looking for. I guess I just needed

to introduce myself a bit and let all of you know that I am deeply sorry

for all your pain. Watching my husband go through this has been one of

the hardest things in my life, and I pray that you all find relief.

Sincerely,