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Posted 5/5/2013 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
I have had a lot of pain in my lower back and have been diagnosed with a grade one spondylolythesis ( Vertabra slipping),degenerative arthritus of the L4 and L5 verterbra, some arthritus on my sacroiliac joints. I have always been very physically active and that past few years I have had pain from these conditions off and on and am not able to be as active. This has caused anxiety. I was told ibuprofin would ruin my organs but what can you do for pain? I rode my horse yesterday a little and back comes the pain. Life can be so frustrating does anyone on here ever deal with anxiety from pain? .does anyone know of safe alternitives to relieve pain other than ibuprofin? And how to be physically active enough to relieve stress when you can't ride a bike, walk far, or do anything physical like you used to?
Posted 5/5/2013 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Carol the only people I know that hurt their stomach with ibuprofen took it on an empty stomach or with
alcohol, I have a real sensitive stomach and I just make sure I have a little food in me and never a problem.
I take 3 at bed time every night, I also take 2 325mg aspirin after noon meal for the same back pain you have. Been doing this for years.

Larry ***
Posted 5/5/2013 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
I remember my Dr saying it was ok to take and he knows patients who are on it for months. Some people take ibuprofen with prisolec.
It's good to know you're ok with taking it and hope your back pain isn't too bad!

Carol
Posted 5/6/2013 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Carol :),

There is definitely a connection between pain and anxiety. Pain can cause anxiety...and anxiety can exacerbate pain, so it is a bad cycle between the two!

Do you have access to a pool? That is the ultimate low-impact exercise! If not, how about an exercise ball? Believe it or not, just bouncing on a large exercise ball is aerobic. Any exercise that uses the major muscle groups, such as quadriceps, glutes and abdominals will get your heart rate up. By bouncing you are forcing your quadriceps to work, like an assisted sqat. Just make sure that you have something behind you to keep you from falling backwards, and hold on to something in front such as the back of a chair.

Get your doctor's approval, and be safe!:)

Best wishes,

S.C.
Posted 5/6/2013 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
I do have a pool, and thanks for the ideas..it has been two years with my pain but it is getting better and I appreciate your help!
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