Terrible backpain today??

[dedicatedtostop]

Okay guys day 7... And I feel really good, and happy and etc. Called dr this am and told them no more pain meds. Here is the thing, I have been exercising my butt off since day 1. Last night I RAN a half mile on the treadmill, boy it felt great!! But the thing is, I do have 2 herniated discs.. What's your thought?? Did I overdue the exercise or could it be wd pain that I just don't see?? Also I have absolutely NO desire to take pain meds at all!!!!! I am taking ibuprofen, sitting here with a 10s unit on now. I could barely do my morning walk today... Thoughts??

[LeaAnn807]

You probably overdid the exercise!  Lay off for a couple of days.  Then start with walking again.  I have a back issue, and my doc told me that even walking can bother mine.  (compression fracture and bulging disc)  So....be super careful.  And no running!!!

Congrats on a week clean! : )

[dedicatedtostop]

This pain is worse than the detox pain... I am trying everything... Ibp.. Excedrin.. Stretches baths.... The exercise was making me feel so much better:(..... This *****!!

[dominosarah]

I am sure you over did it but at the same time you may be experiencing rebound pain.  You know that is just your brains way of playing games with you.  Lay off the exercising for a bit but still keep busy!  You are doing great so keep it going!!!

[dedicatedtostop]

Thanks guys.... This is misery, I guess this is what really ***** for us addicts, what the heck do we do for legit pain!!?? I am still trucking along. Exercise was fantastic but on the other hand so stupid!!!!!!!!!!!

[LeaAnn807]

Try a hot bath!  I know it's the middle of the day, but make time for it if you can.  It gives me relief when nothing else will! Mine is bothering me a lot today too, but we are having weather change here in the south, PLUS my dumb *** went to the county fair this weekend and rode rides with my kids, with my husband standing there telling me I shouldn't do it!  OOPSIE!  I did not listen, and......you know the rest of the story!!!

Get in the bath!! : )  Bet you'll feel better!

[dedicatedtostop]

I already did that:)..... It is easing a bit, I took some Tylenol and I am sitting at the park watching my 4 year old play. I otherwise feel great!! Don't get me wrong I do not and I mean do not want to take those you know what pills but man it's days like these that makes me want to call my dr and ask for a 2 day supply BUT then I am like seriously!!!?? My brain is working back and forth.... It's easing up a little.. But....... Sigh.....:(

[dedicatedtostop]

Can we really get hooked again if we have no desire?? If we hate the pills??? It's almost like if I had one just to get through this and that's it!!! Are we ever strong enough for that???? I hate this, I love being clean but really, I mean really what do we do on the unbearable days!!??? I feel great and love life, but my back hurts bad, nothing is working!!!! Where the heck is Sara??? I can't freaking walk.... It's like the first day I walked into my dr's office and found out my disc were herniated, walking like a duck. I am stupid to have ran, I should have known better!!!!!!!!!!!! I am terrified I have re-injured myself !!!! I was trying to push myself back to the life before pills... What made me feel good..

[LeaAnn807]

I try to remind myself on these days that even "earth people" (as I call non addicts!) have pain somedays.  We all have them.  Some worse than others.  Try 800mg of ibuprofen if you don't have stomach issues.  I also use Goody's Powder when I have pain sometimes.  It has aspirin.  Maybe that would help!

You may just be having one of those crappy days!!!  Hang in there, honeypie!  It's gonna get better.  I'm cheering for ya!

[dedicatedtostop]

Took the darn ibp 800 too.... Probably 4 of them at this point!! Ya ya I know, too many but hey at least I didn't turn to the other. I  am trying to look at the non addict pain days too..... Super frusterated

[bmdad]

You may hate those pills now but if you take one you'll fall right back in love. It's kinda like that first serious relationship. You may think you're over her/him but if you see a picture the memories come back and you get that "what if" feeling.

I too have herniated discs. I've had two surgeries for one of them. As you know, there are some days where the pain is immense and other days where it is fine. On those days where it's immense, you just have to take it easier and push through. You know that the pain will pass. To me, living in physical pain is nothing compared to the hell of living in active addiction. It's an easy tradeoff in my opinion.

Have you been to physical therapy? If so, they should have given you core strengthening and stretching exercises to do at home. One of the main causes of back pain is weak stomach and back muscles. Core strengthening exercises will help this and in turn, help your back. Lay off the jogging for awhile but continue to go on short walks. If your back acts up, take a few days off. Also be sure to eat healthy. Your muscles won't repair themselves properly if you aren't eating right. If you take care of your body it will take care of you.

Hang in there. Seven days is awesome but you're at the prime spot for rebound pain. It may not seem like rebound pain entirely but some of it is. It makes that back pain seem more intense than what it actually is. It's your mind trying to get you to give in and give it what it wants and it sounds like it has you thinking. That's exactly what our brain tries to do. Those thoughts will become further and further apart the more clean time you rack up.

Don't ever give in, even for a two day supply. That two day supply will get you right back to where you started.

You're doing great! Keep it up!

Best of luck!




Brian

[dedicatedtostop]

Thanks.. I needed that. I have been telling myself ( and know) the same things you said. Maybe I just needed to hear it from someone else. Anyways I am siting here streaming in tears from the pain, but I am trucking right on through it. I have been to PT, but it was years ago... I tried a few of the old exercises today but I know I need to do them daily to be effective:(.... I will make it, I think it would be easier if I could just lay around but I can't. I have to take care of my 4 year old..... My spouse won't be home till late tonight.

[Luckytwice]

I have three compressed discs and thee compression fractures as well.   What i find that really helps is an inversion board, basically what it is- is a free standing device which you strap your ankles too, and lay flat on this board which pivots in the center. then you invert your self so you are on a steep angle held up by your ankles, your head nearest the floor. A half hour to an hour a day of this really helps take the pressure off your spinal cord, and helps those compressed discs relax a little.   Takes a while of getting used to though. At first I could barely stand being inverted for 10 mins at a time. I sit in a wheelchair all day and sometimes the pain from those compressed disks is excruciating.
Another simple exercise is flexing your neck, forcing your chin onto your chest as much as tollerable, then  backwards to your back, this pulls on the spinal cord and moves it slightly up and down in the spinal canal. it can ease a pinched nerve out and ease the pain quit a bit sometimes.  

[dedicatedtostop]

Is a family member holding pills an option now that they know the truth??????????? Somebody help me....... I can't bear it!! The pain I can't bear!!!!! I feel great other than that!!!! I am moments from calling my dr!!!!!!!!!

[littlebit010101]

I'm so sorry ur hurting... I have had those days too...all I could think was what have I done???...were u crazy?..u called ur dr and told him no more what was I thinking....crying uncontrollable from the pain.....and nothing helped I literally just went to bed and cried myself to sleep.....it was a bit better the next day....I wish like u there was something we could do...my heart goes out to u I promise.....I truly don't know what to say...but I'm sorry...

[dedicatedtostop]

Just knowing someone cares helps without saying anything!!! I am as we speak laying on the floor with my feet in a chair 10s unit on! I dont know that I can handle anymore back pain.... Shocking down my leg!!!!

[littlebit010101]

Well I truly do care....just wish I was further down the road but I'm just getting started so I'm not real good with what to do....I never thought any other pain relief bc I always had my pills....so I don't really know what to do....but my heart truly breaks for u...bc I have been there...but if it gets where u can't take it call ur Dr maybe there is something else he can do besides the opiates for pain....but u r a brave person...and r doing amazing....good luck and I hope so bad it eases off for u my friend....

[cleaninitup]

I am in the same boat as you and am going back and forth trying lots of things. I would recommend ice on your back to help reduce NY inflammation you maybe having in there. Also I tried a steriod medi pac and by day 3 of them 90% of my pain was gone. Everyone is different and the results for me didn't last long but everyone is different and it may help you. Best of luck getting through this .

[littlebit010101]

Where do get steroids?.....can u just buy them at the store?...

[dedicatedtostop]

Laying on ice..... Still hurting, bit maybe getting somewhere. Prayers please!!!!

[vicki595]

Hi!  This is unfortunate and I'm not even going to ask you why you decided to pound the $hit out of your back by RUNNING 1/2 mile with two herniated discs...don't get mad at ME because I asked you that!  LOL

The Motrin was a good idea. 800mg every 8 hours is also a good idea. I sure wouldn't stetch or bend or do anything that would put pressure on that back. Usually in an acute situation, ice then heat then ice then heat etc... helps fatigue the muscle and relax the whole group. I don't know if that will work though. What have you been doing previously to treat these discs? Are you planning on any kind of treatment to get them slipped back in to place or repaired?

I'm thinking bedrest for you with your hands tied so you can't pick up the phone and make any "calls"...

I hope you get to feeling better very soon!   The one time this happened to me I was still living in Boston and found this chiropractor who had the hands of ten gods!!  He fixed me
good!  It took several days but that was okay... ;)

[dominosarah]

Dont you make that call, you can get thru this.  Put some music on or a good movie and get lost in that.  Right now your brain is screaming pain and that is all you can focus on so try to switch it up.  I know you have legit pain but i also think your brain is playing you right now.  This is hard to explain but i would go to a different place in my head, a happy place, my vacation in Cancun years ago, i could smell the ocean, i could hear the ocean and i could feel the sand on my feet.  I still go there when i am stressed.  Try something like that too.......Keep us posted on how you are doing.  If i lived closer i would come and take care of you!!

[dedicatedtostop]

Okay I just got back from the chiropractor( first time in my life) never really believed in them but willing to try anything. I still dontvknow how I feel about it, duringbthe adjustment it felt great... Afterwards not so much but he advised me that he would be irritated tonight and should feel better soon. I am in bed "resting" which I have not done since day 1:).... I guess I was just getting so much out of the exercise I wanted more. I HAVE NOT taken anything but Ibprophen and not going to at this point. Gonna force myself down for the night and pray to god that the adjustment worked. I "may" and yes I quoted that, may be feeling a tiny bit better. Still want to walk tonight but not sure if I will. Maybe tomorrow idk... Bless you all for being here! Praying that adjustment was just what I needed. If it helps, I will def be going back:)

[ImDONENoMore]

skip the walk and baby yourself for the night.  You keep pushing and the pain will never go away.

You're doing great - just trust that you need to go slowly with this and you'll get there.  You're off to a good start - DON'T mess it up by hurting yourself.

:)

[dedicatedtostop]

Babying myself tonight I am. I will walk tomorrow. Pain is easing now...... Amen... Perhaps I may be a beloved in chiro afterall. But man the workouts make me feel good. Just pushed a little to hard this time. The important thing is...... I DIDN'T take pain pills!!! That's where I messed up my year of clean time! Thank god for this site and thank god period!!!!