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Posted 3/3/2013 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
For the last month I have felt like someone is sitting on the profile of my spine.. it is sooo painful... sad It is not just like they are sitting on my back, but pushing on my spine from the side, and strangling it.. ANyone else dealt with this? And how do you get relief??? I can be doing fine, getting housework and stuff done, then all of a sudden feel like I am going to drop on the floor and I have to sit down. mad
Thanks for any advice you can offer.. I do have a jacuzzi tub that I soak in almost everynight..to loosen muscles as well as get warm!
Got the flu from babysitting sick grandbabies this week, and my temp is running 95.9 ... just can't seem to warm up either..
Posted 3/3/2013 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
What is your normal temp? I have a low temp myself, but I think you got me beat with low temps! I'm sorry you are sick, I have that stupid cough thing going around. I'm wondering if a chiropractor is ok. It could be something out of place. I do daily stretches, including back stretches cuz of my back pain
Posted 3/4/2013 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
I feel the same. I also feel like someone has hit me with a metal baseball bat on my hips and butt. The doctor says it's muscle spasms. I have to disagree. D:
Posted 3/4/2013 6:01 AM (GMT 0)
Back pain is so relentless. I have a lot of it too.

Chiropractors are iffy, in my opinion. I mean, IF you go to the right one, and IF they adjust you just right, they can be very helpful. But they can also damage you. Sigh....

My temp also runs low....95.9 is not that unusual for me. I am cold - period - for a solid 6-7 months of the year!

(By the way, I love the conversation you have with your doc in your signature! ;)

Debbie
Posted 3/4/2013 10:46 AM (GMT 0)
My chiropractor has helped me a great deal and I have scoleosis throughout my spine.

If you decide to try this route, make sure he or she wants to take xrays (or take a look at your xrays if you have them of your back and/or neck) to take a look at your spine and make sure he or she is knowledgeable about fibro.

You could talk with them beforehand on the phone or maybe they would give you a free consultation.

Good luck.
Posted 3/4/2013 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
I've had a couple of back surgeries with a lot of resulting "after effects," and I agree, back pain can be relentless.

I'm in the group that is leery of chiropractors, but with two surgeries, the last thing I want is someone "manipulating" my back. I do know it seems to help some people; it's just not for me.

If the usual things don't help, gentle stretching, hot showers, heating pads, OTC pain killers, etc., you might want to see your doc just to rule out a disc problem. If it is muscular, he can also give you a muscle relaxant.

Something else that might help is to put your back in a more neutral position several times a day. Lie on your back with your knees bent, and rest your calves on a sofa or chair. This position (I've been told) helps rest the muscles and takes pressure off the spine.

Muscle pain in your back and hips can be excruciating. The tiniest little muscle spasm can make your entire back hurt. It can be aching or sharp, constant or just with movement. I hope you feel better soon.

Post Edited (AustenFan) : 3/4/2013 7:48:30 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 3/5/2013 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
Austen,
I used to lay on my back with my legs on the couch and that would take away a lot of the problems for a little bit...but alas, with my last stomach surgery, i can no longer lay on my back for more than 5 minutes without vomiting :( So, I am not sure what to do. I ahve gone to a chiro in the past, and would like ot get back to acupuncture..maybe soon!
Thanks for all the suggestions..
And Deb, after my response he wouldn't see me again :) his loss...
Someone else did my surgery, and it made a world of difference for me.. didn't need a bag, but did a j-pouch.
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