Back Pain Support Group
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. In fact, about 3 in 4 adults will experience back pain during their lifetime! The term back pain includes pain affecting the neck, midback and low back. Acute back pain may begin suddenly with intense pain but typically lasts fewer than three months. Usually, chronic back pain is persistent, steady, and...
I'm not sure I understand this problem. Some days are better than others and on those days I can barely stand for more than 10 minutes. Sitting does not seem to be a problem. My PCP sent me to an ortho who gave me 2 cortison injections and told me they might or might not work. My PCP recommended Physical Therapy and I have started that but it does not seem to be helping much. We have a Tens Unit ordered but it hasn't yet arrived.
Has anyone else out there encountered this really painful problem and can anyone offer any additional therapies. I am taking a very light doses of vicodan only when necessary (I am also in the COPD/Emphysema Group) so they're really careful with paid meds. Anyone know if there are other drug alternatives to this thing. What about just plain routine workouts at the gym where my therapy unit is located?
I'd really appreciate any information and help from anyone of this stuff. I don't need this pain in addition to the emphysema factor.
Has anyone else out there encountered this really painful problem and can anyone offer any additional therapies. I am taking a very light doses of vicodan only when necessary (I am also in the COPD/Emphysema Group) so they're really careful with paid meds. Anyone know if there are other drug alternatives to this thing. What about just plain routine workouts at the gym where my therapy unit is located?
I'd really appreciate any information and help from anyone of this stuff. I don't need this pain in addition to the emphysema factor.
Welcome my friend!! I know how you feel, I too have severe pain when standing for 10 minutes, and have spinal stenosis. I don't know why it is, but Water Therapy and pain pills seem to be the only answer I have right now. That, and the Lipoderm Pain patches. Then, I ice my back, and do stretching exercises sitting down.
Maybe talking to your Pain management dr will enable them to give you some ideas. Have you ever had a nerve block? That may help too.
Good luck and keep us posted hon!!
Boo