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This is all very new to me my name is Paul I was diagnosed with achalasia back in 2008 haven't been back to the doctor a few years now getting worse I think it's affecting my voice don't sound the same as hard to talk with you can hear me

Hi All..
I was going to post last Friday that other than my arthritis, I am virtually pain free. My 2 spinal surgeries were a success.

Then on Saturday, it happened, again, I fell. I went down hard!! I was outside and fell onto the concrete walk and landscape river rock. Ouch!

My poor 7 year old granddaughter was with me
She saw the entire thing and was terrified! I was able to get up. I wasn't going to tell my hubby but he walked by and asked me directly. I couldn't deny it. I was all scrapped up.

Anyway, I am back in pain in my lower back. I don't think I did anything to the fusion. I feel I took one step forward and two steps back.

This is my 2nd fall since my 2nd spinal surgery. And today, the new neurologist changed my appointment.

Well, just thought I'd share.
Hoping for a pain free day for us all!!

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)😎😎

I was diagnosed many yrs ago with dry eye I was blinking every 2 seconds and driving home off night duty was a nightmare as my eyes felt as they were not only sore but clouding over.The eye surgeon Px'd Restasis eye drops . I have no extended benefits and are expensive as they come in a box of 30 pippets to use twice a day then you are supposed to throw the pippet out . My eye dr told me to not throw them out as they do not start to deteriorate so to keep them in a little sealed pill bottle.1 pippet lasts about 3 days now. When I 1st used them they stung like a buggar but 'I carried on for England' anyway long story short I now use them only once a day which is great as they now last me double the time.The Dr has told me to definitely NOT go back to the twice a day ( not sure why) and to just use a moisturings drop of an OTC . Restasis doesn't work like normal eye drops they actually stimulate your tear ducts to produce tears,it's NOT a cure though so will have to use them for life,small price to pay though. Hope this is useful Warren

@grandmar Im sorry to hear you feel again .Have you ever done Tai Chi? @hopeful33250 turned me onto it and I was skeptical at first but as soon as I did it my back,lower and the burning pain in my thighs left me instantly I was amazed .Go to u tube and look for Don Fiore .It will help you I do it 3xaday Stay safe Linda

Hello @grandmar
I am so sorry to hear of your fall. You must feel discouraged. I hope your pain is relieved soon. Have you had an x-ray or other exam to be sure everything is still in place?

@anniebrook Hi I read what you said about dry eyes I am the same way blinking every 2seconds Have not asked about Restasis Since you have used them I think I will ask my Dr about them .

Hi, my name is Dotie, I'm not seeing anyone with my problem. i'm suppose to take blood pressure medicine and everyone they give me gives me headaches and i have it all day long. i'm at wits end, they make me feel awful. I need help

Hi Dotie @dotie
I have one blood pressure medication that caused me headaches so my md lowered the dose. Have you discussed the headaches with your doctor? Curious which medication is effecting you this way?

i have tried 4 different ones and they all cause me some kind of problem. one gave indigestion so bad, it was killing and everyone of them give headaches. I don't have a headaches until i take one of them. the one i'm trying now olmesartan 5 mg

@dotie
Sadly every medication comes with the risk of side effects. I have had numerous reactions to medications and my physicians and I have discuss the side effects and we decide if the risk is worth the side effects which can be frustrating. The medication I have a hard time taking is Procardia ER because it results in headaches, flushness and overall feel horrible but right now it’s the only one that effectively keeps my heart rate regulated. Without it my heart rate runs 150’s but now it runs 90’s which is still high but I can tolerate the side effects on the lower dose. I encourage you to keep talking with you doctor and trying to find the right medication or the right dose that you can tolerate. I pray you find the answer soon.

How’s it going with the olmesartan?