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September 1, 2021

Pain, Painting by Orhan Can | Artmajeur

Pain by Orhan Can

 

I have back spasms… horrid!

I’m hopeful that I will be able to have the “6 Scarves, 12 Months” post for you by Friday…

love,
Janice

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  1. Biddy says

    September 1, 2021 at 2:47 am

    Rest and take care of yourself Janice and hopefully we will “see” you on Friday.

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    • Jo says

      September 1, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      I can empathize, take care and we’ll wait patiently

      Reply
  2. Alison M Gunn says

    September 1, 2021 at 2:56 am

    I know from pain and from back spasm pain (used to have a muscle relaxant for spasms, which is actually a nice thing to have at such a time). We who are barely ambulatory salute you, advise the right kind of rest, and a mind free of worry. :-) Be well.

    Reply
  3. Beth T says

    September 1, 2021 at 3:05 am

    Sorry to here this, though you’ve been caring for your Mum as well as computer work which must be a strain. Can someone give you a bit of respite for a couple of days? Take care, rest, and have a bath with some Epsom salts in to relax your back or float in a swimming pool. I also look for pilates and stretching exercises online to help release the tension in the affected muscles. I now do some of them at the beginning of the day or when I get pain and stiffness. Bless you.

    Reply
  4. Anne says

    September 1, 2021 at 3:35 am

    Back pain is dreadful, I know. Hope you get better very soon. Best wishes x

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  5. Sabine says

    September 1, 2021 at 4:43 am

    Really hope that you get better in very few days. Am gratefull for your posts, and think, you are a friend for me. Thank you

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  6. AK says

    September 1, 2021 at 4:50 am

    Your well-being is priority one. I just wish we could all be near to help. Healing juju going your way.

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  7. Rex says

    September 1, 2021 at 5:06 am

    Oomph, take whatever time you need.

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    • Rex says

      September 2, 2021 at 4:43 am

      Addition: don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but it probably isn’t helping. I have spent the last. Week in long sleeved and fleeced and friends and colleagues have mentioned turning on the heating.

      Reply
  8. Sandy b says

    September 1, 2021 at 5:10 am

    Back spasms are the worst! Please take care of yourself. Muscle relaxers!

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  9. Liz says

    September 1, 2021 at 5:15 am

    Sorry to hear of your pain. Relax and recover as slowly as you need!
    Best wishes from Australia!

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  10. Heidi from Germany says

    September 1, 2021 at 5:15 am

    Gute Besserung! (“Get well!”. Actually… it would be better translated to : Good recovery!!)

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  11. TinaD says

    September 1, 2021 at 5:25 am

    My sympathies. Your artwork choice seems weirdly appropriate, not just for your situation, but for the month at large…

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  12. Jackie Katz says

    September 1, 2021 at 5:47 am

    I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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  13. Susan says

    September 1, 2021 at 6:01 am

    Oh no!!! Hope you feel better son!

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  14. Diane Smith says

    September 1, 2021 at 6:04 am

    Take care, Janice! See you when we can!

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  15. V says

    September 1, 2021 at 6:50 am

    So sorry for your discomfort. Taking time to heal is so hard but I hope you do in spite of your many obligations, to-do lists and plans.

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  16. Shirley Jarrett says

    September 1, 2021 at 6:52 am

    Take care Janice! Love the explicit artwork …is it named “pain”?

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  17. Ezzy says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:06 am

    OH NO!!!! Been there, had those… OUCH!!! I’m so sorry… sending you soothing thoughts. Not that anyone’s advice ever resonates when you’re in pain, but I will echo the chorus for muscle relaxants. (Also, for me, i found that lying on my back, with my knees/lower legs resting over an ottoman, sort of like a reverse table? was a non-pain-inducing position. And once mobility increases a bit, a back brace – those stretchy bands with velcro, almost like a low body corset…). I hope you feel better soon!!!!!!!!

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  18. Candice says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:16 am

    Take care of yourself – we can wait while you heal. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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  19. Linda L says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:19 am

    Back pain is indeed horrible! Praying it passes soon!

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  20. Shrebee says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:26 am

    Oh Janice,
    Soooo sorry to hear this ! Rest and take care of just you , we’ll be here when you have gotten past this . Prayers going up for a speedy healing !

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  21. Pat says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:27 am

    Back spasms are so painful. Please take care of yourself. We look forward to your healing and your return,

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  22. Deb says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:35 am

    Ooh, i feel some pain!
    Have a big glass of water (or wine!).
    Relax.
    Get a gentle massage.
    Soft music.
    Rest.
    GET BETTER!
    We’ll wait for you.

    Reply
    • Deb says

      September 3, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      Deb again.
      Here’s some suggestions (no wine included, unfortunately).
      https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Back-Spasm

      Reply
  23. Kim says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:47 am

    So sorry, Janice. Been there, done that, and it’s awful as you know. Hope you feel better soon.

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  24. Nanette says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:08 am

    Oh no! Feel better soon! We’ll wait here.

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  25. Jennifer says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:11 am

    I’m sorry, Janice. I hope you will be able to rest and recuperate.
    XO

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  26. Cindy says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:26 am

    So sorry you are in pain! I have never had back spasms (no thank you), but am scheduled for an epidural for sciatica. Here in Kentucky, we find bourbon helps all ailments. ?
    Prayers for a relaxing, stress and pain free day. Take care Janice!

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  27. Ann says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:28 am

    Hope you feel better soon!

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  28. Beverly says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:33 am

    So sorry to hear. Will be keeping good thoughts for your speedy recovery. We’ll be waiting for you when you are well again! Your health always come first ?

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  29. Cornelia Hebert says

    September 1, 2021 at 8:43 am

    Hope you feel better soon! I know, what Back Pain is like!

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  30. Lisa P says

    September 1, 2021 at 9:21 am

    Oh dear! Hope that you feel better very soon. Sending good wishes from up here in Toronto—

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  31. Abigail says

    September 1, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Take off as long as you think you need, then add a little more time! We will all be here. Those of us who have had back spasms know how debilitating and miserable they are. Get thee to a doctor and follow his directions. If that includes PT, or whatever, take care of yourself.

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  32. E says

    September 1, 2021 at 10:29 am

    That painting says it all. Sending healing thoughts your way! Xoxo

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  33. Tenley says

    September 1, 2021 at 11:41 am

    Know your pain—it’s not pleasant. I have found a chiropractor helps, not to mention pain meds. The bath with Epsom salts is a good idea also. (I think I saw that mentioned earlier.) You probably have your own remedies also. If you are not feeling better, skip the Friday blog also. Remember, you first. Take care. Tenley (No reply necessary.

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  34. NATALIE K says

    September 1, 2021 at 11:45 am

    I’m so very sorry your having these painful back spasms. I’m praying for you!!

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  35. Sheri says

    September 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    Feel better soon, Janice!

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  36. Wendy says

    September 1, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Prayers for you and terrible pain! I hope you find tried soon.

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    • Wendy says

      September 1, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      I hope you find relief soon! (Grrrr…autocorrect!)

      Reply
  37. Lisa Clark says

    September 1, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Wishing you feel better soon. So sorry. Back pain is not good. Take care.

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  38. Coach Laura says

    September 1, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Oh, how horrible. My husband gets them often and I recommend Theraworx. $6 at any drugstore or amazon. It’s just magnesium and non-greasy, no odor, invisible foam – soaks right in. Also comes in a spray. I use it too and it gives immediate relief. (Not a paid or unpaid spokesperson, but $6 and with no risk it’s worth a try.)

    Hope you’re better soon.

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  39. Margery says

    September 1, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    Oh Janice, so very sorry! Take all the time, and especially rest, you need to heal properly. We’ll be here when you get back, meanwhile praying for you!

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  40. Georgia says

    September 1, 2021 at 7:17 pm

    So sorry that you have pain. We live in the Chicago area and my husband has terrible back spasms. He sees a physiatrist for injections and acupuncture.

    Sending good thoughts and prayers for relief.

    Gigi

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  41. Helen says

    September 3, 2021 at 9:50 am

    Oh Janice, been there, done that! Take time to get truly well! We can take this time to review recent and past posts – all so beautiful!!

    Reply
  42. Lauren says

    September 3, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    Hope your back feels better soon Janice. Even though we are strangers on the internet your posts are a comfort to us, so I hope our comments are a comfort to you. Rest up, don’t rush, see you when you are ready. x

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  43. Melinda says

    September 4, 2021 at 7:54 am

    Oh no. It sounds very painful. I hope you are feeling better soon!

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  44. Pam says

    September 4, 2021 at 8:35 am

    I’m so sorry. Feel better.

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  45. Lisa Laree says

    September 4, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Oh, Janice! I am so sorry!!! Back spasms were some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced…and I did natural childbirth four times. Ice actually seemed to make it worse; the best relief was from a home tens unit and moist heat. But everyone is different; hoping you are able to conquer the beast soon! Rest up!

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  46. Amy says

    September 4, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    Dear Janice, I’m so sorry about the back spasms. It seems they come out of nowhere at the most inopportune time. I wish I had a magic solution to suggest. Unfortunately, these things take time to heal. Please let your mind and body rest, I imagine you wildly thinking about all the possibilities for September’s additions to the scarves wardrobes. Don’t worry, we’ll all be here when you’re feeling better. Blessings to you,
    Amy

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