Awful backache, what to take and what to do

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I have had this back pain before in about November but this time it is accompanied my terrible pain in my hips. I feel like I want to put a belt on to pull everything together again. I have always had problems with my back due to hip issues but this is a different pain and is in a different place. I just want to sit down and cry with it.

I am a very active person, gym 3 times a week, daily walks with dogs and I work with small children so I am never off my feet so its not that I need to strengthen it or anything. HELP. It is soooooo painful.

Oh well I will leave the pc on incase anyone can answer me but I am off to get on with the dishes

Can you get an appointment with an osteopath, a good one? Or a good physio? I've had help from both on different occasions with my back, and tbh I think the biggest difference is how good a specific one is at diagnosing/treating, rather than which you see....but it does sound as though you need a professional to have a look.

Poor you, hope you can get help soon (take anti-inflammatories in the meantime, eg Nurofen, if you can).

I can sympathise, having had back problems on and off for the last 16 years! My Dh did something to his back last week, and it reminded me how debilitating back pain can be.

My chiropracter told me to use an ice pack for sudden flare-ups, although I know some people prefer heat- try both in turn, see which helps!! You can get back support belts which are helpful sometimes, but not an immediate solution, really. i've never been a big one for taking pills, but my physio (yup, I've seen em all!) told me that reducing the inflammation was sensible, both in terms of healing, and because when you are sore you move in an awkward and unnatural way, which then puts a strain on other parts of your back and can make things worse. recently a friend told me that solpidine (sp??) with codeine in it is one of the best pain- reliefs she has found- I haven't needed to try it yet, but she swears by it!

I also rec an osteopath. The clicking is AMAZING for pain relief.

I would also rec a tens machine. Try to borrow one/ hire one to see if it helps. Me and hubby both use them and half an hour with one on is FAB.

Also, carry on exercising.

is it in your lower back and does it go into your bum cheek

Sounds as if you have got a trapped sciatic nerve.

My orthopedic guy recommended diclofenac in the short time to get rid of the immediate pain and then physiotherapy to strengthen the specific muscles that weren't strong enough. The physio can also look at how you bend and lift things and suggest improvements. I also have an electronic neck and back warmer for the evenings and an infra-red light.

Definitely try something like diclofenac or another strong anti-inflammatory. Did you know you can take some with paracetemol - might take the edge off it. Hot bath maybe too to try and relax yourself. If you can stop the swelling, your back might cure itself. Hope something works soon.

Hi

I took anti inflamitorys all day yesterday but I had to work at the school for 3 hours last night and was on my feet for all that time, when I came home I had to put a heat pack on it.

It wasnt too bad this morning but I spent the day wandering round the shops with my mum and it is killing again, and I am to go to the school tonight again for another 3 hours on my feet. Oh the joys.

yes defo an oestopath done wonders for me.

good luck

HI I echo others comments too. I just wanted to add that sometimes when on anti-inflammatories they can lessen the pain to the degree where you feel ok again, this can lull you into a false sense of security and might even allow you more freedom to move etc. But later once the meds have worn off the pain can return. Sorry, this is just me sharing my experience.
If not an osteopath what about a chiropractor? A mate of mine a few years back damaged his back and was due to be put through some major surgery for problematic discs, he couldn't walk and was bed bound and on heavy duty pain relief. He attended a chiropractor who treated him and his problem resolved, never to return. Hope you feel better, please take it easy, but I know you still have to 'live'

I was almost disabled with pain in my back and pelvis 4 years ago following a car crash; I suffered for a year in terrible pain.

Then I went to the chiropractor; with a few sessions, pain eased, now with a check up every 6 months I am right as rain. If I start to get a little niggle, I just pop in and he makes it go better again. Miracle. Well worth the money.

Ah excellent I will def look into chiropractors. Dont think they do them on the nhs tho do they so I would need to save up. Thanks all