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By *uperS77 OP   Man
32 weeks ago

Gloucester

My back has been in spasm since Sunday, that will teach me to mow the lawn!

And of course can’t get a GP appointment

I’ve been using heat and ibuprofen any other recommendations please??

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
32 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

I heard you can get Naproxen over the counter. That stuff is for winners. Sorts me out every time I pull my back.

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By *ell GwynnWoman
32 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

Snap!

Sorry, no recommendations as I can't see anyone until Friday and I'm doing the same as you.

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By *uperS77 OP   Man
32 weeks ago

Gloucester


"I heard you can get Naproxen over the counter. That stuff is for winners. Sorts me out every time I pull my back."

I need that!!

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

Lying flat on a bed with a pillow under your knees helps a lot when it flares up. I would spend the whole day like that when mine was bad.

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By *aomilatteCouple
32 weeks ago

Midlands

Go on the NHS website, there's info and a video to watch about back pain. Regular stretching (which most probably don't do) will help to prevent future problems.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
32 weeks ago

chichester


"My back has been in spasm since Sunday, that will teach me to mow the lawn!

And of course can’t get a GP appointment

I’ve been using heat and ibuprofen any other recommendations please??"

Foam roller

Some back stretches like the following.

Cat / cow

Sphinx stretch

Child’s pose stretch

Just go gently will alieviate some tension

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By *uperS77 OP   Man
32 weeks ago

Gloucester


"My back has been in spasm since Sunday, that will teach me to mow the lawn!

And of course can’t get a GP appointment

I’ve been using heat and ibuprofen any other recommendations please??

Foam roller

Some back stretches like the following.

Cat / cow

Sphinx stretch

Child’s pose stretch

Just go gently will alieviate some tension "
all of those sound painful atm but thank you

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By *uperS77 OP   Man
32 weeks ago

Gloucester


"Go on the NHS website, there's info and a video to watch about back pain. Regular stretching (which most probably don't do) will help to prevent future problems. "

Thank you and don’t mow the lawn

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
32 weeks ago

East Sussex

Ibuprofen and paracetamol, gentle stretches and something to relax your muscles like a hot bath or hot water bottle.

I wouldn't recommend Naproxen to anybody

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By *uperS77 OP   Man
32 weeks ago

Gloucester


"Ibuprofen and paracetamol, gentle stretches and something to relax your muscles like a hot bath or hot water bottle.

I wouldn't recommend Naproxen to anybody"

How come

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By *TG3Man
32 weeks ago

Dorchester

Steam roller you'll be flat out after that

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
32 weeks ago

A den in the Glen


"Ibuprofen and paracetamol, gentle stretches and something to relax your muscles like a hot bath or hot water bottle.

I wouldn't recommend Naproxen to anybody"

I have to admit I am cautious about recommending anything to anyone. Particularly meds. But for me I had back pain for 2 weeks. I never really go to the docs, but had to. He gave me a pack of them and Omazeprol (presumably to ease the effect of Naproxen on the stomach).

I took 2 tablets and it cleared up.

OP - I hope you find your magic like I found mine.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
32 weeks ago

East Sussex


"Ibuprofen and paracetamol, gentle stretches and something to relax your muscles like a hot bath or hot water bottle.

I wouldn't recommend Naproxen to anybody

I have to admit I am cautious about recommending anything to anyone. Particularly meds. But for me I had back pain for 2 weeks. I never really go to the docs, but had to. He gave me a pack of them and Omazeprol (presumably to ease the effect of Naproxen on the stomach).

I took 2 tablets and it cleared up.

OP - I hope you find your magic like I found mine."

Two tablets is probably fine. The people I've known who've taken it have noticed that they've become quite aggressive and depressed. I'm surprised it's being sold over the counter

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By *uperS77 OP   Man
32 weeks ago

Gloucester


"Ibuprofen and paracetamol, gentle stretches and something to relax your muscles like a hot bath or hot water bottle.

I wouldn't recommend Naproxen to anybody

I have to admit I am cautious about recommending anything to anyone. Particularly meds. But for me I had back pain for 2 weeks. I never really go to the docs, but had to. He gave me a pack of them and Omazeprol (presumably to ease the effect of Naproxen on the stomach).

I took 2 tablets and it cleared up.

OP - I hope you find your magic like I found mine.

Two tablets is probably fine. The people I've known who've taken it have noticed that they've become quite aggressive and depressed. I'm surprised it's being sold over the counter "
I can’t get a GP appointment so heat patches and ibuprofen it is

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
32 weeks ago

North West


"I heard you can get Naproxen over the counter. That stuff is for winners. Sorts me out every time I pull my back.

I need that!!"

If you get naproxen, also get a PPI to protect your stomach. You can buy omeprazole over the counter for this purpose.

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

Diclofenic was the only meds that really helped the pain, always eat first though, because they're not the best for an empty stomach. Deep heat worked surprisingly well too.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
32 weeks ago

East Sussex


"Ibuprofen and paracetamol, gentle stretches and something to relax your muscles like a hot bath or hot water bottle.

I wouldn't recommend Naproxen to anybody

I have to admit I am cautious about recommending anything to anyone. Particularly meds. But for me I had back pain for 2 weeks. I never really go to the docs, but had to. He gave me a pack of them and Omazeprol (presumably to ease the effect of Naproxen on the stomach).

I took 2 tablets and it cleared up.

OP - I hope you find your magic like I found mine.

Two tablets is probably fine. The people I've known who've taken it have noticed that they've become quite aggressive and depressed. I'm surprised it's being sold over the counter I can’t get a GP appointment so heat patches and ibuprofen it is "

Ibuprofen doesn't give pain relief. Check with your pharmacist what you can take with it (usually paracetamol). I'd recommend something like omeprazole even with ibuprofen

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By *ooking4othersMan
32 weeks ago

Here ...


"My back has been in spasm since Sunday, that will teach me to mow the lawn!

And of course can’t get a GP appointment

I’ve been using heat and ibuprofen any other recommendations please??"

Get a nice lady here to reverse cow girl on you ... it won't solve the pain but it will take your mind off it for a while

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
32 weeks ago

little house on the praire


"Diclofenic was the only meds that really helped the pain, always eat first though, because they're not the best for an empty stomach. Deep heat worked surprisingly well too."
There stopping Diclofenic I think.

I ended up with a perforated bowl after taking them

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago


"There stopping Diclofenic I think.

I ended up with a perforated bowl after taking them"

Ohh

Well I did get heartburn a lot after taking them for years, that's when the doctor said that they're bad for my stomach, and now I have to take omeprazole daily.

I luckily have managed to wean myself off omeprazole for a while now.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
32 weeks ago

North West

Anyone taking NSAIDs (naproxen, diclofenac, ibuprofen etc) should strongly consider taking a PPI to protect their stomach. Omeprazole and esoemprazole are available over the counter - consult a pharmacist!

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
32 weeks ago

Manchester-ish

If you have a hard tennis ball sized object, eg lacrosse, cricket, hockey or dog ball (or a tennis ball but they're not quite hard enough) squash it between your back and a wall then go to town on any areas that feel tender or like a guitar string, using as much pressure as you can bare. Also work underneath your shoulder blade by resting your arm on your head and giving yourself a big bear hug.

B

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By *eiaorganaWoman
32 weeks ago

Dundee

I have 2 chronic back conditions, I find heat helps so lie on a hot water bottle and use heat patches when needed

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By *ornywelsh2sumCouple
32 weeks ago

Neath valley.


"My back has been in spasm since Sunday, that will teach me to mow the lawn!

And of course can’t get a GP appointment

I’ve been using heat and ibuprofen any other recommendations please??"

I was once told by a chiropractor that a back injury should be treated like a burn. Cold reduces swelling.

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By *iss.ddWoman
32 weeks ago

Leeds + Newcastle

Get a £20 tens machine off Amazon. Works a treat when I need it and you could always return it once your back is better

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
32 weeks ago

Next Door

Maybe book a massage with someone who uses hot bamboo canes/hot stones.

I get muscle spasms in my lower back often and it's the only way of found to relieve the pain.

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By *eliusMan
32 weeks ago

Henlow


"Ibuprofen and paracetamol, gentle stretches and something to relax your muscles like a hot bath or hot water bottle.

I wouldn't recommend Naproxen to anybody

How come"

Naproxen can cause intestinal problems it’s recommended that you take Omeprazole with it which in turn can also cause issues. I take it but not long term to avoid complications.

Also I would have used ICE not heat for at least first 48 hours, maybe a little longer.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
32 weeks ago

Central

You could potentially try a physio. Keep moving, though the tips for rollers, stretching etc are great, as well as the pain gels and heat

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By *stwo2023Couple
32 weeks ago

Worcester

I had this last Friday. Called the drs and had a pharmacist call me back and give me naproxen and codeine (and omeprozile to combat the stomach issues from naproxen).

Also got s referral to a physio which I had on Monday but was a bit shit to be honest. Back in the gym yesterday to do lots and lots of stretching and rehab/prehab work.

Don't sit for too long but listen to your body and rest it when you need to. I've got one of those massage guns so was using that a bit as well to help work the spasm out.

Still a bit thingy but at least I can sit on the loo without crying now

Evie

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