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Hurt my back

I hurt my back really bad today I'm gonna be in bed for a few days. Might need to see the doc. Can't walk to the bathroom without help and putting any weight on my left leg drives me to tears. Ouch! I hope it's just a pinched nerve but pain meds are not doing anything. Wish me luck!

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There's medication stronger than ibuprofen.. like tramadol, but it's no joke about how drowsy it makes you. It's best to work out what it is though. Spinal decompression therapy may help if it's a pinched nerve. Rupture/protrusion has different levels of bad. Chinese cup therapy helps with leg/back pain by clearing air bubbles in spine.

Xray is quick and you can find out what's happening in short order. I did an MRI scan which took a few days to get results for but it was thoroughly analysed and documented. I also had to wait about a year to see a neurosurgeon for a long term outlook on my issue, it was disc protrusions. Hoping yours isn't so bad.

I'm worried my compressed disc finally ruptured. I'll get it checked out if it's not getting better by tomorrow. I'm icing it every hour.

Ice is helping but the heat is making it way worse.

Good luck Jerry - rotate ice and heat! Hope you feel better soon

I recommend ice packs, they are cheap, put them in the freezer and apply a couple directly to the lower back, it numbs and reduces swelling and inflammation. Take like 3 Nurofens at a time with food, and if possible get a chiro checkup (may need regular visits) and see if you can get yourself an x-ray to see where you stand. Best wishes buddy.


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