So.. I could lose my job.. - Page 4

Inferno50 · 07-07-2008, 10:25 AM

I am surprised that no one else came up with this to help get your back stronger. I know you said you are going to therapy, but it sounds like you need to talk to your doctor about going to a spinal pain clinic. When I hurt my back in 1985 I went to a spinal pain clinic and what it did was strengthen my back muscles as well as make me more flexible. I still had to have back surgery and have a disc removed, but I was more flexible and made a better recovery than if that wasn't an option. I had spondolothesis due to all the heavy lifting I did on my job. The fingers that hold the spine in place were worn off and caused my back to slip between L5 and L6. I have a weight limit of 25 pounds and couldn't work at a real job now if I tried. Good thing about the whole thing was I went back to school and got my Bachelor's Degree at age 40. That was in 1990. Good luck to you and rememeber to always look up.

Flynn · 07-07-2008, 06:30 PM

Inferno

You're a freak of nature, there is no L6 vertebrae in the human body.

quote

Human Spinal Cord Picture C1 to S5 Vertebra

The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones - 7 vertebrae in the cervical region, 12 in the thoracic region, 5 in the lumbar region, 5 in the sacral region and 4 in the coccygeal region.

AutumnRain · 07-08-2008, 09:18 AM

problems i have are with L4 L5 and S1
which gives me hell down my right leg and into my foot..

anyways had a meeting today.. great results,, going back to work 4th august with full support of social services, health services and my workplace..
will only be working part time for a while and will have all the equipment i need to make my working experience a good one

buttercups · 07-08-2008, 09:22 AM

AutumnRain!
That is great news!

AutumnRain · 07-08-2008, 09:26 AM

thanks..
I'm thrilled to bits.. will be a hard slog but i'm up for the challange

Flynn · 07-08-2008, 10:03 AM

AR

As I already said I had a lamenectomy on L5, S1 and know all about the sciatic pain that goes with it. If you can avoid an operation do so. The one thing that Inferno got right is to do physio to strengthen your back muscles.

Anyway I was more interested in Inferno who has a lumbar 6 vertebrae. He went back to Uni at age 40 and got a Bachelors degree so he should have a reasonable amount of intelligence, I really want to know how a person who has suffered what I've been through and you are currently going through can get it so wrong.

I'm guessing I wont get an answer from him.

Flynn · 07-09-2008, 04:17 AM

I'm still waiting for Inferno to tell me how he had an operation on vertabrae L5 and L6.

Goofy · 07-13-2008, 05:01 AM

Hiyas AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR,
Just getting back on here after awhile and saw this. My choice would be to keep working in the department until it shuts down then either accept the position they offer (usually they do offer one) or find other employment. I'd be looking when I can in the meantime for something else and if you find it sooner than your department shuts down take it if it suits you.
I'm not in your shoes so to speak but I sort of know the feeling. My company hires to fire if you know what I mean. Workers are expendable to them ("there's always more where they came from" kind of attitude). Not very many have lasted to the 5 year mark (and with the way the business is run around this area I wonder why the place is still around it's been open since 2001 in this area and has yet to even come close in turning a profit). Also because of my condition I've had a close call or 2 in exiting the premises. I have a production job in which the company expects 100% production averaged at the end of each week. If you don't get that you get written up and after so many times you're shown the door. Well back when I was first diagnosed with cancer and was going thru chemo my production slipped under 100%. I was informed that I'd better keep up my production or else (they didn't care that I was working and undergoing chemo to). If I had lost the job there would go medical insurance/benefits. So I was forced to take the 6 months of medical leave that is offered. Big problem with that was the operation to yank out the tumor was 5 months away so I had only one month to recover before I either had to be back at work or be fired (they said they'd rehire me but the law stated that I only had 180 days medical leave and that I'd have to be terminated after that...and I knew they wouldn't rehire me afterwards so I had no choice but to go back within that month after the operation). My job is stocking 50-100 pound boxes and now I was expected to do it with half a chest and limited movement in my arms and be at 100%. I survived enuff to finally get the chance to switch to an inventory position last month (my operation was in may 2006).
All I can say is hang in there Autumnnnnnnnnnn Rain you'll make it.

And congrats to your going back to work (didn't read the full thread before posting). You'll be fine

AutumnRain · 07-13-2008, 06:03 AM

Flynn you're in for a long wait..

Goofy I hope today finds you healthy and well.. my warmest wishes to you..

and bad news tho.. i leaned over to pick something up off coffee table and looks like my L4 or L5 has come out.. maybe both.. so i have morphine pills to ease the pain, and im to see the surgeon next week

Iceman · 07-13-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutumnRain

Flynn you're in for a long wait..

Goofy I hope today finds you healthy and well.. my warmest wishes to you..

and bad news tho.. i leaned over to pick something up off coffee table and looks like my L4 or L5 has come out.. maybe both.. so i have morphine pills to ease the pain, and im to see the surgeon next week

So sorry to hear this AR..I want to wish you the best and for a speedy recovery..Hugs to ya pretty lady..

07-07-2008, 10:25 AM	#31 (permalink)
Inferno50 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Illinois Posts: 1,017	I am surprised that no one else came up with this to help get your back stronger. I know you said you are going to therapy, but it sounds like you need to talk to your doctor about going to a spinal pain clinic. When I hurt my back in 1985 I went to a spinal pain clinic and what it did was strengthen my back muscles as well as make me more flexible. I still had to have back surgery and have a disc removed, but I was more flexible and made a better recovery than if that wasn't an option. I had spondolothesis due to all the heavy lifting I did on my job. The fingers that hold the spine in place were worn off and caused my back to slip between L5 and L6. I have a weight limit of 25 pounds and couldn't work at a real job now if I tried. Good thing about the whole thing was I went back to school and got my Bachelor's Degree at age 40. That was in 1990. Good luck to you and rememeber to always look up. __________________

07-08-2008, 09:18 AM	#33 (permalink)
AutumnRain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ma hoose Posts: 3,071	problems i have are with L4 L5 and S1 which gives me hell down my right leg and into my foot.. anyways had a meeting today.. great results,, going back to work 4th august with full support of social services, health services and my workplace.. will only be working part time for a while and will have all the equipment i need to make my working experience a good one __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

07-08-2008, 09:26 AM	#35 (permalink)
AutumnRain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ma hoose Posts: 3,071	thanks.. I'm thrilled to bits.. will be a hard slog but i'm up for the challange __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

07-13-2008, 05:01 AM	#38 (permalink)
Goofy Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hopewell, Virginia Posts: 1,559	Hiyas AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, Just getting back on here after awhile and saw this. My choice would be to keep working in the department until it shuts down then either accept the position they offer (usually they do offer one) or find other employment. I'd be looking when I can in the meantime for something else and if you find it sooner than your department shuts down take it if it suits you. I'm not in your shoes so to speak but I sort of know the feeling. My company hires to fire if you know what I mean. Workers are expendable to them ("there's always more where they came from" kind of attitude). Not very many have lasted to the 5 year mark (and with the way the business is run around this area I wonder why the place is still around it's been open since 2001 in this area and has yet to even come close in turning a profit). Also because of my condition I've had a close call or 2 in exiting the premises. I have a production job in which the company expects 100% production averaged at the end of each week. If you don't get that you get written up and after so many times you're shown the door. Well back when I was first diagnosed with cancer and was going thru chemo my production slipped under 100%. I was informed that I'd better keep up my production or else (they didn't care that I was working and undergoing chemo to). If I had lost the job there would go medical insurance/benefits. So I was forced to take the 6 months of medical leave that is offered. Big problem with that was the operation to yank out the tumor was 5 months away so I had only one month to recover before I either had to be back at work or be fired (they said they'd rehire me but the law stated that I only had 180 days medical leave and that I'd have to be terminated after that...and I knew they wouldn't rehire me afterwards so I had no choice but to go back within that month after the operation). My job is stocking 50-100 pound boxes and now I was expected to do it with half a chest and limited movement in my arms and be at 100%. I survived enuff to finally get the chance to switch to an inventory position last month (my operation was in may 2006). All I can say is hang in there Autumnnnnnnnnnn Rain you'll make it. And congrats to your going back to work (didn't read the full thread before posting). You'll be fine __________________ "They're not going to execute me for being a coward. No they're executing me for the loaf of bread I stole when I was 12" Private Edward D. Slovik American Serviceman Purposely executed by General Eisenhower for Cowardice In January 1945 (the only soldier since the American Civil War to be executed for that crime) links in sigs not allowed - team jokeroo

07-13-2008, 06:03 AM	#39 (permalink)
AutumnRain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ma hoose Posts: 3,071	Flynn you're in for a long wait.. Goofy I hope today finds you healthy and well.. my warmest wishes to you.. and bad news tho.. i leaned over to pick something up off coffee table and looks like my L4 or L5 has come out.. maybe both.. so i have morphine pills to ease the pain, and im to see the surgeon next week __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

07-07-2008, 06:30 PM	#32 (permalink)
Flynn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,270	Inferno You're a freak of nature, there is no L6 vertebrae in the human body. quote Human Spinal Cord Picture C1 to S5 Vertebra The human spinal column is made up of 33 bones - 7 vertebrae in the cervical region, 12 in the thoracic region, 5 in the lumbar region, 5 in the sacral region and 4 in the coccygeal region.

07-08-2008, 09:22 AM	#34 (permalink)
buttercups Jokaroo Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in my own world Posts: 22,779	AutumnRain! That is great news!

07-08-2008, 10:03 AM	#36 (permalink)
Flynn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,270	AR As I already said I had a lamenectomy on L5, S1 and know all about the sciatic pain that goes with it. If you can avoid an operation do so. The one thing that Inferno got right is to do physio to strengthen your back muscles. Anyway I was more interested in Inferno who has a lumbar 6 vertebrae. He went back to Uni at age 40 and got a Bachelors degree so he should have a reasonable amount of intelligence, I really want to know how a person who has suffered what I've been through and you are currently going through can get it so wrong. I'm guessing I wont get an answer from him.

07-09-2008, 04:17 AM	#37 (permalink)
Flynn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,270	I'm still waiting for Inferno to tell me how he had an operation on vertabrae L5 and L6.

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