Mandapanda Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Hah, this probably isn't the right place to post this, infact this probably isn't even the right site to post this on BUT you guys give great reponses so I figured i'd try it... not last night but the night before I bent over, just enough to get the tea picture off the top shelf of the fridge before I could even lift it up i had a horrible sharp pain in my lower back, that as weird as this sounds actually made me stand up straight. i thought it would go away, but it didn't. my husband went out and bought me a heating pad, but the pain isn't getting any better and the advil isn't working either. Did i throw my back out? I've always heard of people saying 'I threw my back out' or 'my back went out' if so, how do I fix it? the pain is killing me, and I can't bend down or even sit slightly sloched over... i'm in hell.
JamesM Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 With all due respect to the pain you have, I highly doubt you are in hell. From what I have read, we would all rather have back pain than be in hell. Moving on.... Three suggestions.... Rest and stay in a position that is comfortable. Take some Motrin up to 800 mg. If after a day or two, the pain is not any better, then I would call the doctor. That is what I would do.
Meaplus3 Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 You probably pinched a nerve and now have some inflamation. Your best bet is IBUP and ice for the first 24 hours. Then alternate between ice and heat. If your not feeling better in a day or so.. and the pain gets worse..by all means notify your doc. Also, be sure to rest and drink plenty of water. Mea:)
Author Mandapanda Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 Thank you guys so much! It's day three and the pain isn't any better I probably should have mentioned that I have ripped and torn discs... which is probably why I freaked out I was worried I had bothered/hurt one of them more. But it probably is just a pulled muscle or something. And first poster.. you're right. I HATE heat... I wouldn't survive in hell lol
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