My mum has M.S. and cannot walk by herself or use her arms properly. Every now and again she falls and i have to pick her up. Due to that i have been hurting my back because she is over 9stone & taking time off skool. Does any one know how to tackle this problem? I have tryed to do it properly etc but it doesnt work!

Ok the first thing that i have to suggest is to

• go on a manual handling course, so that u get tort how to lift your mum correctly.
• Speak to your doctor to get some pain relif and to make sure your not damaging ur back
• Do u have any1 else to help u bro's sis's dad ect. if so tell them about your pain and see if they can help you lift her.
• Make sure your school know of your situation, and if you are needin a while off school get work off them cuz you dont wanna fall behind
• Is there a nurse that comes and visits your mum that you could talk to about maybe getting some lifting equimpent so that you dont damage your self.

How old are you?

I hope this helps you,

WB love Kiwi

well Said Kiwi *agrees with all the helpful advice abouve*

Also, We are all here for you if it would help to talk  

Take care xxx 

 

wow no wonder your back hurts! i find my baby bro heavy enough! u probs already know but try and bend your knees when you pick her up, try not to lean forwards.

(at least that is what it saidon a poster at da docs- it was about old people lifting up suitcases lol!)

it mayhelp your back - but she might be too heavy for that?

we use to havee speciaal equipment which was sutiable for mum but migght bee handy its a tunring thing on wheekls and yes thats what its called and it is when u stand behind hold aand they pul there selves up onto it and u turn them it wasnt suitable for mum because of her weight but ask ur local social sevrices or carers etc or ask through skools

i undertsand though my mum weights about 17 stone and i lift her its like grr on ur back

*** no wonder your back hurts! =O my mum wieghs 19 st i cant imagine lifting her well i can cos ive done it a few times but like not all the time...

 yes buscuits is right when lifting anything in fact, always bend your knees

have you been to the doctor about all this lifting, it cant be good for you your still growing! I bet you are very strong though.

take care xxx 

I think it would be a good idea for you to go to ur local social services and ask them to come and do a reveiw and c what adaptations can be made to make it all easier for u!

once again kiwi, well said! :)

I feel sorry for you and your mum, I hope your mum will get better soon. It must be hard to look after her on your own, or does someone come and help

hiya evil guitar chick how is ur back now?? has any of our advice helped??

heya.

i'm soz bout your mum, and i think its really great that you help her so much, but don't cause urself an injury in the process!

 i agree with all the advice other people have said. maybe you could get someone else to lift er with you?

hope things get better soon. here if u need nythin x

EvilGuitarChic:

My mum has M.S. and cannot walk by herself or use her arms properly. Every now and again she falls and i have to pick her up. Due to that i have been hurting my back because she is over 9stone & taking time off skool. Does any one know how to tackle this problem? I have tryed to do it properly etc but it doesnt work!

i have exactly the same problem my mum has M.S too :(

I know what it is like to have a mum whith M.S.  my mum is not that unwell but she trips over a lot .It sometimes upsets me but we manege se if your mum can arange a meeting with her M.S nurse.She will probely give her cruches or a tempory wheelchiar.

 

 

I hoped I helped

From Blobyxx

 

my mum has M.S what it is like try by get a walking stik that what my mum hashope it help