Ever since I had my son 5 months ago I have has such back pain (lower back, moves upper back at times and now my shoulder blade is stiff today). I never had any problems before. I need something done at home meds are not cutting it and massage is not as well. What are some other things I can do. Thanks..
2007-12-26 22:34:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
also I am nursing so I can not take many meds.
2007-12-26 22:52:01 · update #1
Have you tried a chiropractor? I highly recommend you find one. Your back is likely off alignment from the stress of the last trimester of your pregnancy and labor.
If you see a regular doctor, he will just fill you up with pain killers which will mask the reason for the pain, rather than treat the reason you are having this pain.
2007-12-26 22:44:27 · answer #1 · answered by HR 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I only hope you take some of these answers with a grain of salt.
In the first place you have to find out what's wrong. The doctor would order tests as one suggested. If these show a normal pattern then he would go further and order MRI's and maybe after that or, instead, CAT's scans with dye.
He would then probably send you to a orthopedic surgeon for further analysis. You would be give an alternative of choices after finding out what's wrong but, you have to start somewhere.
Rushing into a chiropractors office or, an acupuncturist is jumping ahead of the problem and, skipping some much needed information and procedures.
2007-12-26 23:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what a doctor normally does is to run some tests... the doctor may subject you to urinalysis to see if there is something wrong with your kidneys and other parts inside, x-ray of the spine, lumbar area, etc..., if these will not help her/him diagnose your trouble, the doctor may ask you to have a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of your back area (whew! expensive)... S/he may also ask you to undergo physical theraphy. S/He may also advise you to take medications like strong pain relievers like tramadol or Arcoxia and the like... (you may need a prescription for these pain relievers..) S/He may also require you to were sacro-lumbar support or make you wear back brace or worst, may you undergo operation (as a last resort... I hope this is not one of the options s/he will offer...)
2007-12-26 22:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by trooper J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you should try acupuncture and if that doesn't work and the is really hurting and/or getting worse you should consider an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT scan to see if you have a slipped disk or something similar. Your GP should be able to refer you and make arrangements.
2007-12-26 22:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
try yoga for few days
2007-12-26 22:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by naved j 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
chiropracter, stretching..........if you have nerve damage - surgery
2007-12-26 22:42:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋