Lower back pain

Hi Beccah

i am not sure if my last message went through, do am repeating it. My first thought was a trapped nerve, and although A fellow sufferer I am no expert. I know you are waiting for Physio treatment, but I would seriously consider contacting an osteopath. A visit to mine always helps me and if it is a trapped nerve, they may be able to release it.

Hi Beccah250,

Sorry to hear about your pain and discomfort as back pain is very tiring as well as debilitating! It is possible that you are suffering from a muscular problem where the big muscle(s) in your back go into spasm. This condition can be extremely painful and is almost paralysing when it's in full flow. The other possibility of course is Sciatica which also fits with your symptoms. With either one, you need a good anti-inflammatory and some pain relief and although codine is good in lots of way, it can cause horrid constipation which you do NOT need when you have back pain! Ask your GP for an anti-inflammatory, he'll probably prescribe Naproxen which is effectivefor some or Diclofenac, my personal preference If you combine this with regular Paracetamol which, when taken regularly at the same time every day is still one of the best pain relievers available. Good luck and hope you feel better very soon.

Best wishes,

Kim

hi beccah if i was you go back to your gp and get them to arrange a scan or at least an xray as for anti-inflammatry tables like naproxen this can cause all sorts of stomach problem if taken over a long period like ulsers or stomach burns it might be possible that you have a slipped disc hope this helps in your search for some awnsers all the best graham

Hi Becca,Unfortunately lower back pain is all too common at any age.I began to suffer from about aged 25 and for many years after.It could ba trapped nerve or muscular pain and it can be difficult to determine which.

An anti-inflammatory will help some but you will need to take it about every 4 hours during the day.

I personally would not recommend codeine, and asprin may give you stomach problems.Diclofenac is an alternative.

It's very important to keep moving as much as you can and a physiotherapist,chiropractor or osteopath may be able to help you with exercises to help stretch and strengthen you.

Going forward, it's a good idea to learn how to best manage the situation whenever it arises in the future whether that be through exercise and / or pain relief.

Hope this helps and you're much better soon.

 

Sorry to hear your in pain with back trouble it's awful I've had my since my early 20's I'm 43 now I was on codine but the side effects made me hallucination so the GP took me off them I use a cold pack or a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel sat with one now as have a look at a si belt for your lower back you can fine them on ebay or Amazon they work