sure hawk..anytime

Hi whisper,

I have chronic back problems and take 2 Aleve or 800 mg Motrin twice a
day, that usually helps with the pain. A heating pad is good, too.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

SheNerd :)

well whisper i can relate

i have 3 disc virtually gone l 3,4,5

the rest compressed and/or bulging

try laying on the floor on a matt iyou have one

but your feet up on couch or chair

if you have to lay in the bed find enough pillows and/or cushions
to raise you knees to as near 90 degrees as possible

if you need to change position and lie on your side
place pillow or pillows between your knees

these will help to remove the pressure on the effected area

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hope it helps

Thank you everybody for your advice. It is really nice to know that so
many people out here care


((((hug))))

{{{{{{{{{{{ Whisper }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I did not see this post,, I am sorry your in pain Sweetie, I only hope
it will subside,,, Yet I know how serious it can be,,
Im sorry I am sending you Soft Hugs,,, I hope you got some rest...

whisper?????? i hope you're feeling a little less pain today i could cry
for you
i know how
much it hurts

whisper?

Thank you Papa I am here. And thank you. The pain has subsided a a lot
since yesterday.

Glad to hear some of the pain is gone, whisper. Now is the time to get
proer treatment. Do not let the medicos push alot of drugs-get to
therapy!

Whisper,maybe try alternating heat and cold on your back, it works for
my knee, I hope maybe it helps Ya!

I know Nus, I have been dealing with this far to long, I had to force my
doctor last week to book a Cat Scan for me, Still waiting on the
hospital to call me with that appointment.

Naproxen (Aleve) works better for me than ibuprofen. Don't have to take
as many pills either, works 8-12 hrs. Just be sure and eat with it, it's
the only thing I've ever taken that I can't take on an empty stomach.

You guys do not know how badly I wish Canada sold Aleve. I had the
opportunity to take it a few years ago and it was the best damn stuff I
had ever taken.

Good for you whisper. Don't let them bum rush you into anything that you
don't feel comfortable with. This is your back and it has to last you
for a long, long time. Of course you must be aware of all the
contraindications of OTC anti-inflammatories. Ibuprofin and
acetominophin esppecially can have a toxic effect on the liver. And
don't drink alcohol!

No worries there Nus, I quit drinking a long time ago. I am calling my
doctor in a few minutes to see what is going on with the appointment.

Glad to hear your not a drinker. I drank to relieve the pain and quit
the day before I went to the hopsital for my hip replacement. Life looks
real different sober and pain free!
Hey, keep us 'posted' on what the docs say. In the meantime-if you have
a cane and it makes getting around easier-use it!

A can would be good, but not something I keep handy But thank
you for your support and your advice ((((Nus))))

Whisper, I have the same problem from a car accident. Take Tylenol PM
(X4) and get drunk... pain will go away and you'll get a good nights
sleep... hope this helps

You're quite welcome, whisper. I may bounce around the threads and joke
alot but I have a serious side as well. Right now, I'm sitting
comfortably on it without pain-something I could not do three years
ago!