Table 6 Seeking helps from others through Twitter
Content | Tweets | Counts |
|---|---|---|
Seeking help | ||
Money | "Need help with medical bills waiting for 10th back surgery for severe spinal stenosis and revision of spinal cord stimulator my out of pocket is over $10 k but if I can come up with half we can go forward with my surgery my pain is 24/7…… please help! " | 11 |
Medications | "…I got SSDI because I’d spinal stenosis, DDD and anxiety. Can u get ahold of some kratom? " | 2 |
Information | "…I’m in pain 99% of the time. (Arthritis, spinal stenosis, Trigeminal neuralgia) got any tips? " "…I am a CPP, spinal stenosis, 4 discs herniated, Peripheral Neuropathy and severe Nerve Damage (just to name a few). I no longer have a Dr or the life I used to love. I stay home. please someone send me in the right direction. I can't take it!! " "Is there any literature specifically on the effects of squats and/or deadlifts in non-surgical spinal stenosis patients? " | 9 |
Social support | "thank you for the wonderfully strong and beautiful greeting for today. May I ask a favor? I am having back surgery tomorrow. (Spinal stenosis). Would appreciate thoughts and prayers…" | 4 |
Prayers | "…I've been praying for her and recently she has been feeling great. God is good! " "…May I ask a favor? I am having back surgery tomorrow. (Spinal stenosis). Would appreciate thoughts and prayers…" "I worked with a woman who had spinal stenosis. She was one of my best friends and in constant pain. Alan Dorman is making a large sacrifice. I admire and appreciate him. Praying for him and his surgical team." | 4 |