Excruciating back spasms - help me!

[glowingtwig]

Hi,

Has anyone any tips for coping with awful back pain and spasms? I've been like this for 6 weeks now: consultant says bulging discs. It was in the top middle of my back, now in the bottom, lumbar region.

I've seen an osteopath and now physiotherapist, I've a private MRI booked for this afternoon but have no idea how I'm going to get down the stairs and into the car.

I've a 3 month old baby who is exclusively BF so I'm limited with painkillers. Currently on paracetamol, ibuprofen and dihydrocodiene for when it's really bad but I try not to take it because I'm worried about the effects on the baby. I have a heat pad that's helping a bit but when it starts spasming I'm just screaming in pain - I can't help it.

Any other tips? I'm in absolute agony and starting to feel so depressed about it.

Apparently I have a strong pain threshold 😂 paracetamol hahaha.

So so sad about the feeding. And missing my little boy and my toddler.

Just need to get this sorted for them and hope it's months rather than years.. I'm getting a hospital bed in the study like I'm 90 but will save me going up and down the stairs.

Hope your DH is ok @YourLipsMyLipsApocalypse

Its amazing what a mum of a newborn can push themselves to do, not that I experienced anything like you op, but it seems like sometimes we expect to suffer or are not taken seriously enough.
Wishing you a smooth recovery and I hope you have lots of help with both children.

@glowingtwig
Just been reading your thread OP and really hoping your spasms have stopped and you are feeling stronger now!!