What's upsetting you today? - Page 113

Flint · 03-14-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

My goddamn back is killing me. I've developed what feels like a typical crick in one's neck, except it's down by my shoulder blade, and it's been there for days despite repeated massages and hot baths and such. It's making me sleep for shit--and I wasn't sleeping great to begin with these days--which has put me in a nasty mood all around. Last night was the worst yet, and case in point, I should damn well be asleep right now except my back woke me up enough that my body decided it was time to eat, and there's no ignoring that. Now, instead of feeling full, I'm having Braxton-Hicks contractions instead, which means no way will I be able to doze a little before it's really time to get up. Piss-moan-grumble-bitch-whine etc.

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I don't officially have one, but I guess I could find a chiropractor on Monday if it keeps up through the weekend. Oddly enough, I was stretching my arm and neck around in the middle of the night and it suddenly was much, much worse, so now I'm afraid to do any kind of stretching at all. Is it possible to describe a magic pop-your-own-thoracic-vertebrae-back-in motion I could make?

Clodfobble, my primary care physician is an osteopath (DO) and, comparing our two pregnancies, the one where my wife was getting regular adjustments was a far more comfortable experience for her. Unless you just love your MD, a DO is like a doctor and chiropractor all in one.

Shawnee123 · 03-14-2008, 02:54 PM

I agree Flint. I go to a practice that started when I was old enough I told my mom I didn't want to go to a pediatrician anymore, and two docs had just started their DO practice. I've been going there ever since, though it has grown to a few offices and many more DOs. I swear by them, whether it's a back problem, the flu, or personal issues.

Clodfobble · 03-14-2008, 03:07 PM

The real problem is I was brought up with a healthy dislike/distrust of doctors. If it's not bad enough to need a specialist, I don't bother. I can't recall ever having a primary care physician, and I've never even heard of a DO before. BUT, having researched the symptoms of thoracic vertebrae problems, I am quite convinced that's what's wrong with me. And joy of joys, I managed to find a chiropractor who could see me today! I am ridiculously excited about the possibility of having my back popped--I haven't been able to do that to myself in months!

Flint · 03-14-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

The real problem is I was brought up with a healthy dislike/distrust of doctors. If it's not bad enough to need a specialist, I don't bother. I can't recall ever having a primary care physician, and I've never even heard of a DO before.

A DO is a doctor with a healthy dislike/distrust of doctors. And, they will pop your back.

HungLikeJesus · 03-14-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

The real problem is I was brought up with a healthy dislike/distrust of doctors. If it's not bad enough to need a specialist, I don't bother. I can't recall ever having a primary care physician, and I've never even heard of a DO before. BUT, having researched the symptoms of thoracic vertebrae problems, I am quite convinced that's what's wrong with me. And joy of joys, I managed to find a chiropractor who could see me today! I am ridiculously excited about the possibility of having my back popped--I haven't been able to do that to myself in months!

A DO is a Doctor of Origami. They can fold you into all kinds of shapes.

Shawnee123 · 03-14-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

A DO is a doctor with a healthy dislike/distrust of doctors. And, they will pop your back.

What Flint said, and...

Here is an article about DOs. A couple good points:

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A doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) is a physician licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medication. Like an M.D., an osteopathic physician completes 4 years of medical school and can choose to practice in any specialty of medicine. However, osteopathic physicians receive an additional 300 to 500 hours in the study of hands-on manual medicine and the body's musculoskeletal system.

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Osteopathic medicine is dedicated to treating and healing the entire patient as a whole, rather than focusing on one system or body part

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

A DO is a Doctor of Origami. They can fold you into all kinds of shapes.

elSicomoro · 03-15-2008, 03:28 PM

My wife is going to a conference in Miami for 4 days...I hate her.

DucksNuts · 03-19-2008, 10:46 PM

I ate too many easter eggs

HungLikeJesus · 03-19-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DucksNuts

I ate too many easter eggs

I did that too once, Ducks.

Then I found out you have to peel them.

Aliantha · 03-19-2008, 11:03 PM

it's not easter yet ducks. You should save the bellyache till Sunday.

DucksNuts · 03-19-2008, 11:09 PM

Yeah, but my good clients have been bringing in eggs for me.

Peel them?

Aliantha · 03-19-2008, 11:10 PM

are you doing an...actually, I might just start a thread instead of having a conversation about something else in this one. You know how touchy some people can be. lol

Razzmatazz13 · 03-20-2008, 12:42 AM

Lack of cellar time due to life interference is what's upsetting me. Need to get myself a new job, so I'm heading out to a temp agency tomorrow to see what's available...and just as I decide to do that, my car also decides it's thinking about blowing up...so my dad is also taking me out for emergency car shopping, my college loans kicked in earlier than they told me they were going to, and when I attempted to use the "easy and quick online payment option" I got a notice in the mail a few weeks later saying I had "insufficient funds" (WHICH WAS HIGHLY UNTRUE) and my bank consoled me by telling me "oh, that just happens sometimes"

Pleh. I hate growing up.

On the upside, things with the new boyfriend are going great! Oh, and I got my hair done again...maybe I'll take some photos when I have some downtime.

Giant Salamander · 03-20-2008, 03:00 PM

Holier-than-thou Europeans are irking me today.

Hypocritical bigots need to realize that bigotry is bigotry, no matter who you're raping with your judgment stick.
"You're American? You're white? You're a male?
Well, then it's my duty to inform you that the world is a Very Big Place, and, until you renounce your country and join our imaginary international brain-orgy, I'm afraid you're no better than a monkey driving a pickup truck."
"But I didn't - "
"Shhh."
"- even say anyth -"
"SHUSH."

When was the last time one of those arrogant little shits visited Georgia to expand their cultural horizons?
Fuck them. Fuck them in the eye.

[/end rant]

binky · 03-20-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I have horrible butterflies about my interview (16.15 this afternoon)
I'm going to try and bury them with food

Try NOT to vomit on your interviewer

03-14-2008, 02:54 PM	#1682
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I agree Flint. I go to a practice that started when I was old enough I told my mom I didn't want to go to a pediatrician anymore, and two docs had just started their DO practice. I've been going there ever since, though it has grown to a few offices and many more DOs. I swear by them, whether it's a back problem, the flu, or personal issues. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-19-2008, 11:03 PM	#1690
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	it's not easter yet ducks. You should save the bellyache till Sunday. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-19-2008, 11:10 PM	#1692
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	are you doing an...actually, I might just start a thread instead of having a conversation about something else in this one. You know how touchy some people can be. lol __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-20-2008, 12:42 AM	#1693
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	Lack of cellar time due to life interference is what's upsetting me. Need to get myself a new job, so I'm heading out to a temp agency tomorrow to see what's available...and just as I decide to do that, my car also decides it's thinking about blowing up...so my dad is also taking me out for emergency car shopping, my college loans kicked in earlier than they told me they were going to, and when I attempted to use the "easy and quick online payment option" I got a notice in the mail a few weeks later saying I had "insufficient funds" (WHICH WAS HIGHLY UNTRUE) and my bank consoled me by telling me "oh, that just happens sometimes" Pleh. I hate growing up. On the upside, things with the new boyfriend are going great! Oh, and I got my hair done again...maybe I'll take some photos when I have some downtime. __________________ I have some people I need to have smoted. ~ SteveDallas

03-20-2008, 03:00 PM	#1694
Giant Salamander Deity of Dogs Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 114	Holier-than-thou Europeans are irking me today. Hypocritical bigots need to realize that bigotry is bigotry, no matter who you're raping with your judgment stick. "You're American? You're white? You're a male? Well, then it's my duty to inform you that the world is a Very Big Place, and, until you renounce your country and join our imaginary international brain-orgy, I'm afraid you're no better than a monkey driving a pickup truck." "But I didn't - " "Shhh." "- even say anyth -" "*SHUSH*." When was the last time one of those arrogant little shits visited Georgia to expand their cultural horizons? Fuck them. Fuck them in the eye. [/end rant] __________________ random artstuff

03-14-2008, 03:07 PM	#1683
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	The real problem is I was brought up with a healthy dislike/distrust of doctors. If it's not bad enough to need a specialist, I don't bother. I can't recall ever having a primary care physician, and I've never even heard of a DO before. BUT, having researched the symptoms of thoracic vertebrae problems, I am quite convinced that's what's wrong with me. And joy of joys, I managed to find a chiropractor who could see me today! I am ridiculously excited about the possibility of having my back popped--I haven't been able to do that to myself in months!

03-15-2008, 03:28 PM	#1687
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	My wife is going to a conference in Miami for 4 days...I hate her.

03-19-2008, 10:46 PM	#1688
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	I ate too many easter eggs

03-19-2008, 11:09 PM	#1691
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Yeah, but my good clients have been bringing in eggs for me. Peel them?

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