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28-12-2017, 11:58 AM
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Chronic back pain

I get this at night and it doesn't seem to matter how I lie, on my back or sides, it's very sore.

The doctor prescribed some diclofenac to take three times a day plus I have dihydrocodeine/codeine at night too.

It's only happening at night in bed; I'm fine the rest of the day. The doctor did say that I have large knots on my upper back.

Does anyone else get this and have any useful suggestions for me? It's worse than the pain in my hands now. Last night was almost sleepless but eventually I drifted off at around 6 'til 10. I took as many pills as I safely could last night including paracetamol but it was the most painful it's ever been.
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28-12-2017, 03:39 PM
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Re: Chronic back pain

I sometimes have terrible back pain when I get out of bed, I think it's got something to do with my mattress. Possibly not supportive enough. The memory foam topper helps to some extent but doesn't solve the problem entirely. Will be treating myself to a new bed sometime in 2018.
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28-12-2017, 04:15 PM
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Re: Chronic back pain

Originally Posted by Judd ->
I sometimes have terrible back pain when I get out of bed, I think it's got something to do with my mattress. Possibly not supportive enough. The memory foam topper helps to some extent but doesn't solve the problem entirely. Will be treating myself to a new bed sometime in 2018.


I think that's a sensible idea Judd. Certainly worth a try.
Look for a bargain while the sales are on perhaps?

The ads say to replace our beds every 8 years, but I bet very few people ever do.
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28-12-2017, 04:52 PM
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Re: Chronic back pain

Originally Posted by Judd ->
I sometimes have terrible back pain when I get out of bed, I think it's got something to do with my mattress. Possibly not supportive enough. The memory foam topper helps to some extent but doesn't solve the problem entirely. Will be treating myself to a new bed sometime in 2018.

YES!! and we all know why.

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28-12-2017, 07:22 PM
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Re: Chronic back pain

Where in your back is the pain occurring?
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28-12-2017, 07:26 PM
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Re: Chronic back pain

Right around my neck and shoulders, radiating down my spine sometimes.
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28-12-2017, 11:58 PM
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Re: Chronic back pain

Sounds like a visit to a McTimoney Chiropractor wouldn't go amiss.
A doctor will only stuff you with pills.
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29-12-2017, 12:01 AM
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Re: Chronic back pain

Originally Posted by Azure ->
YES!! and we all know why.



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29-12-2017, 12:54 AM
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Re: Chronic back pain

Bedroom athletics have been my downfall
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29-12-2017, 12:56 AM
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Re: Chronic back pain

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Bedroom athletics have been my downfall

Yes dear, so we've heard.
 
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