u/Dependent-Hat4223

Currently really struggling with some thoracic disc protrusions/herniations, I have meloxicam, but I’m always very hesitant to take medication like this because I’m worried about dependency and then the long-term side effects they may cause…. Same reason I’ve figured out how to get off of my antacid PPI which I took for over 10 years, but started reading it could cause neurological problems if taken long-term, and I already have epilepsy …. wondering how long some of you have been on this medication, if as continued to work, if you had any side effects things like that. And most of all, did it help. I REALLY want to try and get this fixed/tolerable and back to my life without having to rely on medication, but I’m getting desperate. Currently doing physical therapy and plan to possibly start Pilates, but my back muscles are always so tight all the time and many times close to spasm even with lots and lots of heat. I’m just not sure what to do anymore.

Nvidia 3080, LG C3 with EARC, and a Sony Star-dn1080 with EArc. Pc hooked to tv hdmi 4, tv hooked from earc port (hdmi 2?) to receiver earc port. No matter what I try I CANNOT get 5.1 to pass through, I only ever have stereo sound in games or movies. EArc is enabled in the tv and receiver, as well as hdmi cec, and bitstream, and pass through. I’ve searched for hours with no success. Is this just not possible?

I tried of to receiver to tv but wasn’t able to use 120hz with VRR, and I think I had some other glitches.

I lifted something too heavy out of frustration (and hate myself for it) almost 2 years ago, to an already not so great back, but since that, its basically taken away everything I could and enjoy doing. I had to quit my job as an auto tech, I cant ride me snowmobile anymore, and now cant ride my motorcyles I could a year ago so something is worsening or im getting weaker) mri showed I have protrusions from t7-t10 I believe, and also around t4. Ill get wrapping pain in my ribs and chest pain at times, I am just trying to do whatever I can to get some semblance of my old life back, since at this point I cant do hardly anything I used to be able to do, work or recreation. My dr didnt even talk about surgery (which I dont want anyway) which makes sense with that many issues.

I have a steroid injection comin up in 4 days and am a bit nervous about what to expect, and if I even should do it. I know it only masks the issue, But I want to figure out how to beat this, whether that be some form of training, or I have heard pilates can work well, any advice? should I still get the injection and then try to strengthen my back/core? I am open to anyones suggestions and stories of their issues, I am severely depressed lately, because I cant do anything I love to do anymore and I havent been able to work for over a year. I feel defeated and frankly hopeless for anything long term. It would be great if my body could heal this and I could get back to being me, but it look so bleak to me at the moment.

I went for a short motorcycle ride a week ago, and got on one road that was kinda rough, and the jolts to my spine had m waking up with a lot of pain, and my muscles clamped right down, and its a week later and they are still extremely tight, despite me trying light stretching and walking. (also, the long walks I used to enjoy flare it up also, im guessing due to the repeated small impacts to thr spine of one step to the next) I dont know what to do anymore.

I lifted something too heavy out of frustration almost 2 years ago, to an already not so great back, but since that, its basically taken away everything I could and enjoy doing. I had to quit my job as an auto tech, I cant ride me snowmobile anymore, and now cant ride my motorcyles I could a year ago so something is worsening or im getting weaker) I have protrusions from t7-t10 I believe, and also around t4. Ill get wrapping pain in my ribs and chest pain at times, I am just trying to do whatever I can to get some semblance of my old life back, since at this point I cant do hardly anything I used to be able to do, work or recreation. My dr didnt even talk about surgery (which I dont want anyway) which makes sense with that many issues.

I have a steroid injection comin up in 4 days and am a bit nervous about what to expect, and if I even should do it. I know it only masks the issue, But I want to figure out how to beat this, whether that be some form of training, or I have heard pilates can work well, any advice? should I still get the injection and then try to strengthen my back/core? I am open to anyones suggestions and stories of their issues, I am severely depressed lately, because I cant do anything I love to do anymore and I havent been able to work for over a year. I feel defeated and frankly hopeless for anything long term. It would be great if my body could heal this and I could get back to being me, but it look so bleak to me at the moment.

I went for a short motorcycle ride a week ago, and got on one road that was kinda rough, and the jolts to my spine had m waking up with a lot of pain, and my muscles clamped right down, and its a week later and they are still extremely tight, despite me trying light stretching and walking. (also, the long walks I used to enjoy flare it up also, im guessing due to the repeated small impacts to thr spine of one step to the next) I dont know what to do anymore.

I’m considering switching from Chrysler auto/diesel (22 years doing it professionally) to possibly working for my local BMW Motorcycle dealer as a tech. I know the pay won’t be as good, but I hate the direction cars are going and how hard they’re getting to work on, and the flat rate is terrible, and I don’t see it getting easier. Plus, and this is a big one, my back has some disc issues that will be an issue with automotive again, (I’ve been off work for a year from it) and bikes will be a lot easier on me.

I am wondering if anybody here is a tech for BMW and can share their experience. My local dealer is offering me a hybrid pay system which I think I could tolerate, and it sounds like they want me there pretty. BUT my biggest issue is working every Saturday. Because that’s the ONLY day I have a social life, and can ride with friends. 39 and single with no kids, so the Monday off doesn’t affect me in a positive way much.

Hoping to get somewhat of an inside scoop. Learning about the new bikes and new tech and going to school for all that interests me a lot more the. Anything automotive.

I’m considering switching from Chrysler auto/diesel (22 years doing it professionally) to possibly working for my local BMW Motorcycle dealer as a tech. I know the pay won’t be as good, but I hate the direction cars are going and how hard they’re getting to work on, and the flat rate is terrible, and I don’t see it getting easier. Plus, and this is a big one, my back has some disc issues that will be an issue with automotive again, (I’ve been off work for a year from it) and bikes will be a lot easier on me.

I am wondering if anybody here is a tech for BMW and can share their experience. My local dealer is offering me a hybrid pay system which I think I could tolerate, and it sounds like they want me there pretty. BUT my biggest issue is working every Saturday. Because that’s the ONLY day I have a social life, and can ride with friends. 39 and single with no kids, so the Monday off doesn’t affect me in a positive way much.

Hoping to get somewhat of an inside scoop. Learning about the new bikes and new tech and going to school for all that interests me a lot more the. Anything automotive.