A slight twinge in my back yesterday morning has now turned into excruciating back pain which has left me in bed, unable to move for nearly 24hrs. The only thing I can think caused it is the cold I had, I did some pretty violent sneezing. I didn't do anything else which could have caused this.
I've been taking Solpadeine Max but it's not really helping. I can't even sit on the edge of the bed without nearly blacking out from the pain.
Will an out of doctors GP prescribe stronger painkillers or will they expect me to carry on with Solpadeine? I've had to stop BFing due to the Sopladeine so I might as well get the good stuff which will actually give some relief.
Poor OH has spent the last two days looking after me and our 1yr old DS but he is feeling ill himself. :( emptying my 'saucepan' chamber pot can't have helped!
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talkingtoclarry · 30/04/2016 18:35
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Cheese on toast is always a winner, concentrate on getting that!! The injection haud us talking bout was likely a steroid/anti inflammatory jag Ie cirtisone. Valium does feckall for me too, honestly im bloody immune to everything obviouslh
Hope it us a bit easier for you today, I have had similar and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy!
It's either disc, or muscle spasm to protect your back, either way, horrendous. Take what you can by way of drugs and ice on your back can help, contrary to everyone who says heat!
I know it doesn't seem it, but the fact you can wee is good news 
if you can't! or sensation 'down there' changes go to A&E immediately, call an ambulance if necessary.
If it has eventually eased, enough to get to Drs then yes a good Physio. is essential, you sound like you could do with one every few weeks until the problem resolves. If you get to OOH or A&E they may want to admit you because if the pain - don't decline this, one night of "proper' drugs is such a relief, they will also do an MRI, which can take ages to get otherwise, this could show where the problem is.
I really hope it's easier today and what a lovely OH, mine is c--p with stuff like this!
You need to take Ibrufen, and co codamol, the highest dose you can get - probably Sopladine Max without a prescription. Ibrufen will take away any inflammation. Tramadol will space you out - which is a good thing 
Lots of ice, for as long as you can manage it (not directly against the skin), then. if you can manage the pain, you do need to mobilise, walking is your friend and puts your back in the right position, avoid sitting, especially slouched.
Where is it? Lower or upper?
How do I know this? I had a slipped disc for years, would repair, slip again, but since Nov, was getting progressively worse, finally gave up and had surgery on Weds. Recovering now.
Walk, walk, walk and get thee to a Physio! It will get better, but you need to do the right things and if possible get an MRI, to assess the damage and exactly where.
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Hi OP, I feel your pain, honestly. I've been there 3 times.
Most importantly you should not be in bed for too long as your muscles will deteriorate quickly and what you need now is building up core strength, not more weak muscles.
Tramadol helped me, it took the edge off the pain so I could move again.
Yes to physio, and the quicker, the better. Pester GP. I would also recommend paying for it, I did and it was money very well spent. Be careful who you choose for physio, get recommendations.
The first time it was over in a matter of weeks, the second time lasted 9 months because I didn't stop working. Had to have a nerve root block at the base of my spine. Third time I was off work for 6 weeks and am now recovered.
I do my exercises daily, without fail. No long sitting (no sitting at all for you at the moment), keeping active, lots of walking.
Good luck to you, I hope you recover rather sooner than later. 
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