Severe back pain

Age? Any numbness? Being one that has already had 5 spine surgeries ..

Ice 10 min heat 20 min..

if temporary ibuprofen,massages, tens unit,.

then on to relafin,Robaxin, xrays then next stage Lortab, percocet, Mri, steroid shots then surgery.

That will all take about 6-8 months after you start with your doctor..also a pain management doctor.

Hi Janelly,

I had back pain for years and it was very difficult when I had two young children so I know what it's like.(Not the giving birth bit obviously, more the lifting, carrying and stress when they cried constantly).

Most people with back pain don't have any serious medical condition. More common causes are muscular tension and bad posture. The fact that it gets worse when you are angry or stressed may indicate excess tension.

IMHO you should get it checked out by a doctor and of course follow any medical advice. Try something like Yoga/TaiChi/Pilates if the doc says you should exercise.

I know it's difficult with a little one but try to get some time to yourself to de-stress. An exercise class is ideal.

Best wishes and let us know how you get on

Iain

Had back pain since my 20s now I'm 44 and it's been up and down now it's been over a year and it's got worse a hot water bottle works well tired most painkillers with out any use amitriptyline has been a life saver for pain at night also tramadol yes get it checked out I've had physio hydro MRI scan which came back with DDD si joint now I have numbness in my feet toes the specialist won't give me a op my hands are suffering too one wrist had a steroid injection.

The longer you leave a problem it could get more serious and long term problems in the future

Hi , as most of back ache is some degree of muscle spasm that is why it is worse when you are under stress etc. This is where meditation and breathing exercises aimed at relaxation come in if you can learn Mindfullness Meditation ( I did a Breathworks course in it ). Have you had an MRI scan ? If the pain is ongoing then I would ask your GP for a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon and they will give you a thorough assessment and usually an MRI scan to check for prolapsed discs etc. my son was nearly 12 Ib born, so I know all about big babies, my back was shooting into spasm from 6 months pregnant with him. I have 3 prolpased discs but other things too now, so not one simple solution for me. But if it's having such a profound affect on your mood and leaving you open to depression etc I would go and see my GP !! I did !!

 

another thought - my kids are 13 and 16 now so not same for me now, but beware my large baby boy wanted carrying everywhere on my hip when we out on a weekend, this was before my back got so bad and I got the mri scan, was a real mummy's boy !! did back no good at all !! pilates and a godd aquaaerobics class if you can get childcare great, I have a friend in NW who goes to two classes where they take the baby with them - ask your Health Visitor or ask at local gym ? other mums are often best source for local knowledge. often hard to acceess with first child when you don't know many people....I but heat patches ( asda sell them as cheap as anywhere), keep me going on a bad day, help muscle spasm and can keep on the go ! ( small children ) ! true what someone said abot posture too after pregnancy, but I had sciaitca v bad at 19 years old and my kids at 25 and 28 yrs old, mine was related to posture but also a job where I wa a rep doing 30000miles a year, big babies, and poss. gentics predisposition....nerve entrapment / irritation is worse than ever now ( sciatic and sacro ileac) ...I would urge you to address it whilst you can and still be able to enjoy your baby - they want a smiley mummmy ) Good Luck