Back trouble

sageofages · #1 10-17-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EE-BO

I have learned one interesting thing in all this though. Sunday night after a long painful weekend, I decided to sit back and watch a movie and I made myself a nice tall Bacardi and OJ (the equivalent of about a "double" in a bar.)

I have never had muscle relaxers before, and for a bit there I was afraid I was going to just float up and sail out of the room (that was right before I dropped into a dead sleep for about 10 hours.)

EEeek!

Medication and Alcohol...NOT a smart combination.

The more "seasoned" of us around here remember Karen Ann Quinlan (think Terri Schiavo of the 1970s).

Only takes one mistake to never wake up.

Buttonz · #2 10-17-2007, 08:05 PM

I had back surgery last October so I know all about back pain.

If you EVER get to the point where you are waking up in pain or are having problems sitting for long periods of time because of the pain PLEASE get yourself to a doctor right away. As well as numbness, tingling and shooting pains. My problems went misdiagnosed for months and it kills me that it did.

Thermacare heat wraps are amazing. It's the only way I got through Spring 2006 in school I wore one nearly every day, and the same that summer in Australia and New Zealand.

As for pain killers.....try to take the least possible, you don't want to wind up like me where nothing besides morphine has any effect on you. Never mix with alcohol.

Any questions, ask

PM_Mama00 · #3 10-17-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I had sciatic nerve problems with my second pregnancy, and my chiro fixed me right up. He had to position me a little different, but it wasn't painful or anything, just a little awkward.

I never knew they could help with sciatic problems. My mom has them and I am starting to get them. They are so annoying.

AlphaFrog · #4 10-18-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

I never knew they could help with sciatic problems. My mom has them and I am starting to get them. They are so annoying.

I think it depends on WHY you're having problems. I started having problems because of the way I was sitting when I was pregnant pushed my hipbone a bit out of alignment.

PM_Mama00 · #5 10-18-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I think it depends on WHY you're having problems. I started having problems because of the way I was sitting when I was pregnant pushed my hipbone a bit out of alignment.

Mine comes when I sit in a certain spot on the couch for a long time, so probably similar situation.