R.S. asks from Houston, TX on October 15, 2007
Severe Back Pain
On Sunday, out of the blue, I began having back pain. It is in my lower back in the spine. It has become severe. Getting dressed is painful, showering is painful, standing up, sitting down, walking, everything. I didn't fall, pick up anything, dance or exercise. The pain is slowly traveling up my spine and down into my legs. I have done some stretching exercises, taken Tylenol and Advil, taken a hot shower, put alcohol on my back (with a towel). I just don't know what to do. I have no medical insurance so I really don't want to go to a doctor and have x-rays ordered and all that jazz they'll want me to do. Any suggestions on what I can do to alleviate the pain?
So What Happened?™
Well, today it has just been over a week the pain started and it lasted all week too. Today I woke up and I feel 85% better. I tried most everything you all suggested. I took Advil liqui-gels the last 2 days since the regular Advil and Tylenol weren't working. Ice worked for a while but it was hard to work with ice on my back. I think what helped the most were the prayers and stretching my back. My two boys were great about helping me stretch this weekend and I feel so much better. Thanks for all your advice and prayers. See, they work!
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S. answers from Houston on October 15, 2007
If it is that painful I would seek a Dr. you do not want to let something like that go. Sounds like you have tried alot to help the pain & if it is not working there could be something wrong. There are some Doctors who will do a payment plan. Why don't you carry Ins. if you are working ? I work to have my Ins. I have 2 small children also.
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M.B. answers from Houston on October 15, 2007
NO NEED TO PANIC YET!!! You could be having one of several different problems....SI joint, Sciatic nerve, etc. First of all, NO HEAT!!!!!!!!!!!! NO HEATING PAD!!!!!! ICE IT!! Every chance you get, ice it. Sleep on an ice pack, ICE ICE ICE. Secondly get some tiger balm, rub it all over that lower back area. And stretch. What you need to do is to lay on your back, and slowly pull one leg at a time up. As far up as you can, knee bent. Then do the other side. Give it a few days, back pain is NOT necessarily something serious. And sometimes it can take several days to work it out. Just ice it LIKE CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck,
april
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J.K. answers from Houston on October 15, 2007
Hello R.,
Why don't you try ice. You might end up having to see a doctor. If you do visit my website first and check out the discount plan, you can cancel anytime.
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J.F. answers from Houston on October 16, 2007
I find that the Excedrine back and body and the stick on heating pads work fairly well to at least dull the pain. Hope that helps. Good luck!
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T.H. answers from Houston on October 15, 2007
the only thing i can think of is to putting a heating pad on it. also, maybe if you just soak in the tub for a little bit. that might help. i hope your back gets to feeling better.
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G. answers from Houston on October 15, 2007
Hi,
It sounds like what happened to me. It was a pain that started creeping down my leg, evebtually making my leg feel tired...and the back pain increased. I would start with a chiropractor first, and if they cannot do anything you will have to see an orthopedic doctor. Back pain will not go away on its own...if it is serious. I got to the point of being almost unable to walk, it was a herniated disc. I had to have back surgery. If you see a chiropractor now, that may help.
Sorry about the bad news.........
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K.B. answers from Houston on October 16, 2007
try the chiropractor, there is one in angleton named Dr.Summers, he is great. He won't let you leave if your back is still hurting I can tell you that. You could probably work out a payment plan.
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