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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

So I'm laid in bed right now with what Google thinks could be either a Martian sand worm burrowing down my spinal column, or I have a slipped disc. (Proper diagnosis pending trip to A&E in the morning)

Does anyone have experience with any stretches that could help? I'm struggling to do basically anything right now

LvM

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

What's up?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do nothing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walk it off

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Do nothing until proper diagnosis else could make it worse!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seriously, don’t take advice off here if you think it’s genuinely a slipped disc, so as little as possible and do not try to make things better by stretching. Take paracetamol, wait two hours take ibuprofen, wait two hours and repeat if awake, and just lay there.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Or go

A And E

Now x

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"What's up?"

I'm old

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Do nothing! "

Good plan

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Walk it off

Might take me a while

LvM

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By *ambozaMan
over a year ago

kilburn park

Giving 111 a call might be a good idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it a injury or random pain? If theres no injury I think the idea is to keep moving as best you can (easier said than done granted). Im in no way a medical professional x

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Do nothing until proper diagnosis else could make it worse!"

That's probably the sensible idea really

LvM

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

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Hug me

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

Ok so the vulnerability thing is a turn on. Not sure why but I’ll unpack that thought another time.

You’re probably best off doing nothing except rest and painkillers. Hope it gets better soon!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Martian sand worm burrowing is usually cured with a large gin…. I’m not too sure about a slipped disc…. Probably painkillers and rest until you can get it seen in the morning…

Hope your nights not too bad x

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By *egoMan
over a year ago

Preston

Lot of theories are to not stretch at the minute.

However, if you want to, there’s a couple for L5 region. ‘Lower back’

Cobra stretch, so lie face down, then push your self up, pivoting at the hips, arms eventually straight. Stop if it’s ‘sharp’ painful. And most beginner yoga routines on YouTube.

Then for side movement, stand in a doorway/wall, put your arm at 90’ then lean against the frame to your side, with arm. Then try to push your hip towards the wall/frame to manipulate the vertebrae.

I personally like traction. So hanging by ankles from a winch or just active hanging on a pull-up bar.

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Or go

A And E

Now x"

I'm not going to clog them up on an evening (when I presume they would be busier or stretched more thinly) with something that can wait

LvM

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By *egsWoman
over a year ago

Hiding

Defo do nothing , i slipped 3 discs many years ago and i did stretching and ended up with nerve damage , wait to be seen at A&E is my advice

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Or go

A And E

Now x

I'm not going to clog them up on an evening (when I presume they would be busier or stretched more thinly) with something that can wait

LvM"

It cant wait and you will have to wait ages tomorrow xx

Run now well not run but go now x

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Seriously, don’t take advice off here if you think it’s genuinely a slipped disc, so as little as possible and do not try to make things better by stretching. Take paracetamol, wait two hours take ibuprofen, wait two hours and repeat if awake, and just lay there. "

Way ahead of you with the painkillers, I've been playing that game since Monday

LvM

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Ask you gf massage you with deep heat x

And massage your balls x

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Ok so the vulnerability thing is a turn on. Not sure why but I’ll unpack that thought another time.

You’re probably best off doing nothing except rest and painkillers. Hope it gets better soon! "

If you want to bring your Ann Summers' nurses outfit and a box of painkillers this way I won't complain

LvM

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By *inAndTonic21Couple
over a year ago

Merseyside

There are back exercises on the royal college of physiotherapists if you do want to try something

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Martian sand worm burrowing is usually cured with a large gin…. I’m not too sure about a slipped disc…. Probably painkillers and rest until you can get it seen in the morning…

Hope your nights not too bad x"

Now gin I can do, I hear it pairs nicely with the painkillers too

LvM

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Martian sand worm burrowing is usually cured with a large gin…. I’m not too sure about a slipped disc…. Probably painkillers and rest until you can get it seen in the morning…

Hope your nights not too bad x

Now gin I can do, I hear it pairs nicely with the painkillers too

LvM"

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Lot of theories are to not stretch at the minute.

However, if you want to, there’s a couple for L5 region. ‘Lower back’

Cobra stretch, so lie face down, then push your self up, pivoting at the hips, arms eventually straight. Stop if it’s ‘sharp’ painful. And most beginner yoga routines on YouTube.

I personally like traction. So hanging by ankles from a winch or just active hanging on a pull-up bar. "

Thanks, I'll take a look at see if anything gels

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Or go

A And E

Now x

I'm not going to clog them up on an evening (when I presume they would be busier or stretched more thinly) with something that can wait

LvM

It cant wait and you will have to wait ages tomorrow xx

Run now well not run but go now x"

Fetch me my zimmer frame!

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Martian sand worm burrowing is usually cured with a large gin…. I’m not too sure about a slipped disc…. Probably painkillers and rest until you can get it seen in the morning…

Hope your nights not too bad x

Now gin I can do, I hear it pairs nicely with the painkillers too

LvM

No"

Kidding

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"There are back exercises on the royal college of physiotherapists if you do want to try something

Ooh, worth a look

LvM

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Or go

A And E

Now x

I'm not going to clog them up on an evening (when I presume they would be busier or stretched more thinly) with something that can wait

LvM

It cant wait and you will have to wait ages tomorrow xx

Run now well not run but go now x

Fetch me my zimmer frame!

LvM"

Ok xx

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx"

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

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By *egoMan
over a year ago

Preston

No prob, remember, sharp pain means stop.

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM"

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

If you think you have a slipped disc, please don't do any stretches, excercises or have any massages until its looked at by a doctor and you're advised on what to do to help it. You could really cause yourself some damage. I hope you get it looked at quickly! If you can't see your GP, try a walk in clinic.

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"If you think you have a slipped disc, please don't do any stretches, excercises or have any massages until its looked at by a doctor and you're advised on what to do to help it. You could really cause yourself some damage. I hope you get it looked at quickly! If you can't see your GP, try a walk in clinic. "

Noted nurse Lacey, bed rest it is then

LvM

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

How you feeling???

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Noted nurse Lacey, bed rest it is then

LvM"

You're going to hate me but being too immobile can make it hurt more

. Just no actual "back excercises" until advised to medically but try to move around the house a bit or you might seize up.

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM"

My "slipped disc" (which actually isn't a slipped disc but that's a symptom of a bigger problem) is currently rearing its ugly head again. Not helped by the fact I tripped over my own ankle earlier. So I'm on all the good painkillers and they're not quite taking the edge off yet.....

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

^^^What she said. I've had a massive disc blow out and squish my L4 nerve root. Ouchy. Happy to share experiences if you want?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!"

I'll be bringing my crutches as well as the chair, so you'll be in half decent company, if you need them!

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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Back of Nowhere and Beyond

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!

I'll be bringing my crutches as well as the chair, so you'll be in half decent company, if you need them! "

Woo hoo! Crutch party it is!

I double checked my spelling there before posting.....

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By *cesHighMan
over a year ago

Weymouth

Not a professional but I’ve had a couple of slipped discs so recovery position worked for me with a pillow under front leg which reduces pressure,

Good luck

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By *cesHighMan
over a year ago

Weymouth

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!

I'll be bringing my crutches as well as the chair, so you'll be in half decent company, if you need them!

Woo hoo! Crutch party it is!

I double checked my spelling there before posting.....

Wheelchair derby?

also apologies for any weirdness over the next couple if days, I'm on diazepam now and I'm not sure how it's going to go

LvM

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!

I'll be bringing my crutches as well as the chair, so you'll be in half decent company, if you need them!

Woo hoo! Crutch party it is!

I double checked my spelling there before posting.....

Wheelchair derby?

also apologies for any weirdness over the next couple if days, I'm on diazepam now and I'm not sure how it's going to go

LvM

Shall I bring a spare wheelchair?! Diazepam, wow! Remembering mine where I wasn't allowed any pain relief!

Hope you improve soon!

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!

I'll be bringing my crutches as well as the chair, so you'll be in half decent company, if you need them!

Woo hoo! Crutch party it is!

I double checked my spelling there before posting.....

Wheelchair derby?

also apologies for any weirdness over the next couple if days, I'm on diazepam now and I'm not sure how it's going to go

LvM

Shall I bring a spare wheelchair?! Diazepam, wow! Remembering mine where I wasn't allowed any pain relief!

Hope you improve soon!"

Yeah I've not had anything like it before so it should be fun

Why no pain relief?

Thanks

LvM

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

You actually don’t want to stretch a slipped disc without very well informed info from someone that knows about you injury. You could make it worse.

The best rehab I’ve found for a slipped disc (I’ve had 2) is just walking for now. Long, gentle walks.

Hoping a speedy recovery

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!

I'll be bringing my crutches as well as the chair, so you'll be in half decent company, if you need them!

Woo hoo! Crutch party it is!

I double checked my spelling there before posting.....

Wheelchair derby?

also apologies for any weirdness over the next couple if days, I'm on diazepam now and I'm not sure how it's going to go

LvM

Shall I bring a spare wheelchair?! Diazepam, wow! Remembering mine where I wasn't allowed any pain relief!

Hope you improve soon!

Yeah I've not had anything like it before so it should be fun

Why no pain relief?

Thanks

LvM

I was in the third trimester of pregnancy. I had a giant belly, my womb was trying to fall out and my L4/5 disc went out sideways. It's almost the 5th disc-versary, actually

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Doctors 1st...

Then acupuncture?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A and E. Doubt you'll get a diagnosis though, took me 9 months to get an MRI and then another 3 months to see the consultant for results - and that was before 10 years of Torys giving all the NHS budget to their mates.

However, I can personally verify that after a couple of diazepam tablets and 60mg of codeine it really does feel better

I hope it eases for you.

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"You actually don’t want to stretch a slipped disc without very well informed info from someone that knows about you injury. You could make it worse.

The best rehab I’ve found for a slipped disc (I’ve had 2) is just walking for now. Long, gentle walks.

Hoping a speedy recovery "

Yup, after previous advice all stretching has stopped now

Walking about does seem to help a bit. Thanks

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"It's probably the Martian sand worm. They're rife right now.

Seriously though Matterhorn.... just be gentle with yourself until you know xx

Will do, can't go breaking myself too much before MLS

LvM

Definitely not Mr! Else we will have to have crutches races!

Why, what did *you* do?

LvM

I'm hoping to be crutch free but they'll be in the car just in case!

I'll be bringing my crutches as well as the chair, so you'll be in half decent company, if you need them!

Woo hoo! Crutch party it is!

I double checked my spelling there before posting.....

Wheelchair derby?

also apologies for any weirdness over the next couple if days, I'm on diazepam now and I'm not sure how it's going to go

LvM

Shall I bring a spare wheelchair?! Diazepam, wow! Remembering mine where I wasn't allowed any pain relief!

Hope you improve soon!

Yeah I've not had anything like it before so it should be fun

Why no pain relief?

Thanks

LvM

I was in the third trimester of pregnancy. I had a giant belly, my womb was trying to fall out and my L4/5 disc went out sideways. It's almost the 5th disc-versary, actually

Oh dear

Seems like a good reason but I imagine that was pretty awful

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Doctors 1st...

Then acupuncture?

Nope. Nope, nope, nope

LvM

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By *heVonMatterhorns OP Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"A and E. Doubt you'll get a diagnosis though, took me 9 months to get an MRI and then another 3 months to see the consultant for results - and that was before 10 years of Torys giving all the NHS budget to their mates.

However, I can personally verify that after a couple of diazepam tablets and 60mg of codeine it really does feel better

I hope it eases for you.

Mr"

Been and am now drugg³d up

Suspected disc slip and just need to book for an MRI and physio referral now

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doctors 1st...

Then acupuncture?

Nope. Nope, nope, nope

LvM"

Acupuncture did absolutely nothing for me. Keeping moving helped, days I was on shift I would wake up at 2am, shove a suppository up my ass, alarm at 4.30 and 2 ibuprofen, 2 more once I got to work at 6 then another 2 at 8. By 9 I would start to feel OK and get through the day till the 40mins sat on my motorbike home (driving was impossible).

Not recommending the ibuprofen overdose, the suppositories were supposed to replace them due to the possible stomach damage but when you're desperate you'll do anything. Days off I didn't move because it hurt but ended up in more pain than the days work meant I had to. Used to pull onto the drive, turn the bike off and still be stuck half on, half off it when the alarm automatically set 30 seconds later

I really hope you get help.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

" Shall I bring a spare wheelchair?! Diazepam, wow! Remembering mine where I wasn't allowed any pain relief!

Hope you improve soon!

Yeah I've not had anything like it before so it should be fun

Why no pain relief?

Thanks

LvM

I was in the third trimester of pregnancy. I had a giant belly, my womb was trying to fall out and my L4/5 disc went out sideways. It's almost the 5th disc-versary, actually

Oh dear

Seems like a good reason but I imagine that was pretty awful

LvM

I lived in bed for over a month. And I mean LIVED. I couldn't sit for more than a couple of seconds. Going to the loo was excruciating. I ate my meals semi reclined on my right side. It was horrific, yes. I'm glad you have some form of relief.

Warning - the NHS doesn't take these things very seriously and you'll be waiting a very long time for anything to be investigated/done. Keep an eye out for cauda equine syndrome (search engine it), which is an immediate 999/A&E event.

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

I slipped 3 disks in 1993 and got diagnosed by MRI,

too much exercise can do more nerve damage to me apparently.

I have lots of sciatica to deal with, very numb feet, "runners stitch" in my waist, tremors in my shoulder, and so on, and weakness through my right side... so I do light activity for a bit, and rest for a bit throughout the day.

Gentle stretching does seem to help, but the risk of nasty spasms is high during them so I tend not to do that too often.

Hot showers help ease it off somewhat, although the altered sensation is weird when directly under the showerhead jets.

I try to ease off on the meds but some days I can't cope without them, a mix of paracetamols or co-codamols, ibuprofens, gabapentins, and whatever else the docs throw at me.

I also wire myself up to a TENS machine, which I got at the chemist, and would say is a blessing when things are tough.

I hope you get help to cope with your back pain situation and that it leaves you less sore soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What he said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stretching probably not best idea if that’s what has been diagnosed now. Usually tight hamstrings can affect a tight back so could be worth keeping them loose in future.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Agree with a poster above who suggested a TENS machine. Again, couldn't use that in my acute phase because of the risk of starting my labour early

Assuming you're not up the duff, Lorenzo, you should be okay with it

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Oh Lorenzo, what have you done you daft BWC?

I'm not going to advise on stretches but I am sending you well wishes and virtual hugs for a speedy recovery.

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

"Doctors 1st...

Then acupuncture?

Nope. Nope, nope, nope

LvM

I really hope you get help.

Mr"

Yeah, you are right. Acupuncture works for some & not for others.

I'm quite lucky as I go to a guy who has 30/40 yrs experience. People go to him from all over the country. He's good! But not all are.....

I had probs with my lumbar region but he got me fixed. He's been 100% correct with diagnosing medical problems.

You just have to try things till yer find the one thing that suits you! We are all different.

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

If you're in an acute phase of back pain or back+leg pain there isn't much you can do besides take pain relief, remain active within reason and wait for symptoms to calm somewhat before a more thorough assessment can be made and treatment attempted.

Unfortunately there are no magic wand solutions for acute flare ups of mechanical LBP / Sciatica.

Hope you get better soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As you came on here for advice and i have to say im no doctor but 500 sit ups a day may help it or not . If they don't help try 500 squats and sit ups .

Hope you get better soon . Having a bad back for over 35 years I feel for you .

Ps don't do the above go to your GP dude

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Look after yourself, backs are a nightmare! Alternating ice/heat packs on the area can help.

Pernaton muscle gel is also excellent as pain relief, non medicinal.

Hydrotherapy is great for rehab.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to hear you are experiencing suffering from pain. I very much hope you find a remedy asap by seeking professional medical advise so that they can diagnose best course of action that will alleviate your pain and have you feeling 100% fit and well again. Get well soon.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

However, I can personally verify that after a couple of diazepam tablets and 60mg of codeine it really does feel better

I hope it eases for you.

Been and am now drugg³d up

Suspected disc slip and just need to book for an MRI and physio referral now

LvM

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over a year ago

"So I'm laid in bed right now with what Google thinks could be either a Martian sand worm burrowing down my spinal column, or I have a slipped disc. (Proper diagnosis pending trip to A&E in the morning)

Does anyone have experience with any stretches that could help? I'm struggling to do basically anything right now

LvM"

Go on the website versus arthritis for back stretches and exercises. That really helped when I slipped a disc (was signposted there by my GP)

Yoga can help as well

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

That’s sounds dreadful. You poor thing. I hope you manage to stay comfortable at least x

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