[Usally i post on pn which i have i also have spinal cord issues..But this is not for me and please if you have a answer,opinion i would appreciate it.My mom passed away 3 yrs. ago and left me her childhood friend,since my children are grown and far away she thought we could help each other...
Bob is 78 yrs. old he fell yhe other day on his hip-but area got up said i'm fine..Now since i'm the one who usually falls i didn't think anything about it..The next day he went to his heart Dr. shee sid let's take a exray just in case,she called said everything looks ok...Now Bob is ask no questions kind of guy.
Finally the question it's been 2 weeks since he fell i saw him do it he did not hit his head just a hip but thing is.Now he can only stand or lay down flat on his back he cannot sit down,another family Dr. looked at the e-ray saw nothing they put him on Cyclobenzaprine and Darcocet,didn't help than trandol and that made him so dizzy i thought he would fall again he has a lot of medal in that leg do to a head on collision do you thing they should of taken a mri..He has had problems with sciattica but he COULD sit down This is a great guy i don't know what to do,he dosen't want to leave me but he's really a mess and in PAIN!!!!!!!PLEASE help me help him the Dr.s don't seem to care...Thank you Many blessings Sue

Don't cry at my funeral dance and laugh with me now!!! Shiney Sue

It sounds as if Bob is affected primarily or mainly by spinal disorders, not spinal cord injury (i.e., paralysis and/or loss of sensation/function due to cord injury, not orthopedic injury or problems).

You're likely to see an increase in responses and info. by posting to the Spinal Disorders forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22

Best to you .

Dear Sue:

Not many out there willing to look out for their elders. A dying tradition.

What is good is his doctor said "everything looks okay". The meds you mention I too are on and have been on, yes they cause problems with blood pressure and dizziness.

If he uses a cane, or a walker I would encourage that use right now.

Encourage the fluids because the meds take a while to get out of your system and a person should be well hydrated while on pain medications. If he cannot drink 8 glasses of water a day then herbal teas can work wonders. Chamomile is very calming, Raspberry is good for overall pain in the midsection of the body and so is red clover, you can sweeten them with honey for the B vitamins.

Ice or heat packs are helpful for numbing the pain. I keep a huge ice pack in my freezer (one people usually use in ice chests) only because the cold lasts much longer than the gel packs.....that is important if you have trouble getting around. The ten minutes on - ten minutes off rule applies.

Get pillows to brace his lower back especially in bed and encourage stretching. You can find some good exercises on www.chirogeek.com.

Aspercreme is also a good rub - if he has sensitive skin I would stay away from the funky smelling heating rubs.

If his pain persists then I would talk to his doctor about a tens unit.

Check out the other site like Bobbi said above and I want to wish you good luck.

Thank you Both,he really a sweetheart i have him on a walker and your right he can't get enough water.Will call the dr. and insist that something must be done.. you both are great thanks again will update and let you know how Bob is doing.Many blessing Sue

You're a good friend to him, Sue . Please don't forget to also take care of yourself while you're helping Bob; pamper yourself a bit along the way .