- Blog
- Bios
- Boards
- Classifieds
- DIY
- Gallery
- Vendor Reviews
- Shop Weddingbee
Weddingbee boards
Many times back pain does not require medical attention. Do the check your symptoms here and try some home treatment if appropriate.
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/symptom/bacpn.html#aa142525
It's likely just a pulled muscle or something similar. They usually don't require medical attention, unless you need painkillers or muscle relaxers. Have you tried using a heating pad?
Based on that link...I should go to the hospital...but I think the questions are for someone who has been experiencing pain for more than a day. this JUST happened. My husband actually left to get ice pads. His sister has back trouble and she said that helps. Should he get heating pads instead?
This feels like its my spine. When I tried to stand, it kind of felt like. My spine was being compressed...if that makes sense
Haha, ignore my advice. No wonder my back always hurts for days....LOL! Looks like next time I will switch to ice!
I'll try ice but I think is probably gonna require medical attention soon :(
Ice first to reduce any swelling that might be happing, take an antiinflamatory like asprin or ibuprofen, then heat to relax the muscles. If you didn't actual injury it, like in a fall or something then it is likely just a strain/sprain and going to the hospital will just get you stronger pain killers and a big bill. I would try ice and OTC pain meds first with some rest and streches if you can mange it.
Not a burse or anything but a massage therapist and this helps people I work with until I can get to them or they cant get to me. Ice (no more than 15- 20 mins at a time), Ibuprofen, TIGER BALM. If you're laying on your back, elevate knees (over a pillow, slightly above your heart) - that takes pressure off your lower back. Hope you feel better and its not something more serious. After 36 hours you should get medical assistance
Go to the hospital! Get checked out, make sure nothing serious has happened that requires surgery. They may just send you home with some pain meds, but that's okay. If it starts to spasm it really freaking sucks and hurts and you can cause yourself further pain, so the sooner your doped up the better! Also I would follow up with your primary MD after, physical therapy may help. (I work in a therapy office and am studying to be a PTA).
I called the doctor....they said to ice it, take advip, and lie on my side with a pillow between my knees. If I'm still in pain tomorrow, then I should make an appt. So I guess that's what I have to do. What's the probability I won't be in pain tomorow though. I refuse to waddle to work
Call your doctor. Also, my insurance has a 24/7 nurse hotline that is (usually) helpful. Not sure if you have insurance or if they have this option (the phone number is on the back of my insurance card). Also, a few hospitals in teh area have a similar service. My only issue with going to an ER is that you'll probably have a very long wait and they may not do anything. I'm not a medical professional, but I do have a lot of health problems. Also, for what its worth I quickly borrowed my partner (he's a nurse) and he said unless it's unbearable, don't go - but do go if it's unbearable, or if you have any numbness in any arm or leg.
Are you feeling better? My mother pulled some muscles in her back and it was extremely painful for her for about a week. The first couple of days she could barely get out of bed. Careful if they prescribe muscle relaxers... even if you feel well, rest! The relaxers don't allow you to feel if it's well yet or not and you could further agravate your back.
Hope you're feeling better, if not I hope soon!
I would alternate ice & heat pack. I definately recommend listening to your doctor over me! But when my back hurts I always use a heat pack. Ice makes me tense up & makes it hurt more. I turn it up to the highest setting & lay on my back & sometimes sweat a little cause its so hot (but not where its burning me). I always wake up feeling better. Its one that automatically shuts off after a few hours. I've read its best to alternate heat & ice. Use ice like 15-20 mins & then rest for like 30 mins & then switch to heat.
aww, ladies...thanks for following up!
Since getting hurt on Sunday, I've taken yesterday and today off of work. On Sunday, the pain was insane...yesterday it was a little better, but I couldn't really walk straight or sit too much. Today, I am standing straighter, although it hurts to lean back. And my back still feels sore after sitting for extended periods of time.
I went to the doctor this morning even though I was feeling better and she said I was doing all the right things - alternating heat and ice, laying down sideways with a pillow in between my legs, taking advil and resting.
I plan on going back to work tomorrow, but I'll have to take frequent breaks to walk around, or my back will just be achy.
Although my back still hurts, its crazy how I can go from 10+ to like a 2 in the pain scale in 2 or so days!
You must log in to post.
| Visit our sister sites | eHarmony Online Dating |
eHarmony Advice Dating Advice |
Project Wedding Wedding Songs |
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar |
Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| Lyndzo | 46 |
| AshleyR83 | 24 |
| mypinkshoes | 23 |
| Ms. Salamander | 23 |
| beargoose | 22 |
| rebwana | 22 |
| Jenlon | 20 |
| his chippymunk | 20 |
| kat2014 | 19 |
| fishbone | 18 |
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| serendipity9.8 | 3 |
| Miss T-Rex | 3 |
| NehaPrasad92 | 2 |
 happyface |
2 |
| qwerty2k1 | 2 |
| vttp926 | 1 |
| SapphireSun | 1 |
| Regina Phalange | 1 |
| KatyElle | 1 |
| Eva Peron | 1 |
Ladies, I was on the floor cutting some cloth when I got a Sharp pain in my lower back. My husband managed to get me on the bed, but I am in some serious pain. I cannot stand up straight and cannot sit properly. I will probably have to go to the hospital soon, but I feel like I need to shower....but I can't. It hurts! What do I do!?