Hi Macky,
I'm sorry that you are having to go through this. I know what it's like to get hospitalized in the middle of Remicade treatment, having Osteoporosis, and vertebral compressions. I see your hoping for a broken back, in hopes that your enbrel didn't stop working. Well, I'm hoping that your Enbrel didn't stop working, but I'm hoping that you didn't seriously hurt your back too. My last fracture put me out of commission since early 2006, and it still hurts me today. Though I am able to walk again, I'm still reminded every few minutes of how much pain it involves.
Being that I don't have a whole lot of effective advice on this, I could only suggest that you keep taking the painkillers until you are able to see your doctor again. When you see your doctor, ask him if an elastic brace will work for you. I have one from a year before where I fractured my rib, and it seems to help with the back fractures too. It helped me avoid some of the worst pains, when I had to bend, or when I'm getting jerked around in the car. It didn't take the pain away, but it helps.
Well, I hope it's not too serious, and that you will be fine in a few days.
Get some rest, Macky, and try not to put your back through too much until it has time to heal again.
Take care,
James.
