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jadabug 07-22-2012 06:17 AM
Oh my Aching Back!!
 
I had the strangest thing happen yesterday. I was out on my screen porch and I have a small wrought iron table with a glass top. I had cleaned the top and was bent over dusting the legs of the table, no lifting involved. I just was standing up after being bent over from the waist and as I went to a vertical position something pulled in my lower back. The moment it happened I was in excruciating pain and could not stand straight. It took about 5 minutes to get into a standing position.

I have been alternating heat and ice and taking ibuprofen. I am still in a lot of pain and can barely get up off the sofa without help. I cannot bend at all without severe pain. I am ok after I stand up, as long as I make no sudden moves or try to bend. Do I go to the my Dr. today as the office is open half a day for walk in patients or do I give it another day to see how it goes?

I cannot believe the pain when I was not even doing any heavy lifting. Has anyone had something like this happen before? I can't believe my luck:(

BabyGirl Rosie 07-22-2012 06:21 AM
I have Michelle. Every once in a while it happens. I was like you, I just couldn't move and was in terrible pain. Within a day or two I was fine. But occasionally it does happen again. :(. I sure hope you are better soon. Back problems stink. :(

BabyGirl Rosie 07-22-2012 06:23 AM
Let me add something. I do think you should go to the dr. Especially if you are in that much pain still. You will probably get pain meds and inflammatory meds. But it might make the healing faster.

Harrysmum 07-22-2012 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jadabug (Post 3978198)
I had the strangest thing happen yesterday. I was out on my screen porch and I have a small wrought iron table with a glass top. I had cleaned the top and was bent over dusting the legs of the table, no lifting involved. I just was standing up after being bent over from the waist and as I went to a vertical position something pulled in my lower back. The moment it happened I was in excruciating pain and could not stand straight. It took about 5 minutes to get into a standing position.

I have been alternating heat and ice and taking ibuprofen. I am still in a lot of pain and can barely get up off the sofa without help. I cannot bend at all without severe pain. I am ok after I stand up, as long as I make no sudden moves or try to bend. Do I go to the my Dr. today as the office is open half a day for walk in patients or do I give it another day to see how it goes?

I cannot believe the pain when I was not even doing any heavy lifting. Has anyone had something like this happen before? I can't believe my luck:(
Yes, I have this too Michelle....and I'd rather be in childbirth....:eek:

That happened to me about 15 years ago (I was only 40 at the time) and all I'd done was hold out my hand to help a friends child out of a chair. Agonizing, excruciating pain. I ended up in A+E, the doctor who examined me poo-poo'd me and I came home with ibuprofen.

Two weeks later, my back started going into spasm... and then total paralysis from the waist down :( I had to be stretcher-ed by ambulance to the hospital, where I lay on my back for a MONTH not knowing if it would ever get better. A long slow process (including valium as a muscle relaxant, and many gentle exercises which I still have to do daily).

It ended up being diagnosed as degenerative disc disease - basically just wear and tear.

I truly am not trying to frighten you, but just PLEASE be very aware of the movements you're making and, I know it sounds mad - but try hard to RELAX. I personally would get to a doctor as soon as someone can take you, he'll probably refer you for an x-ray.

I'm so sorry you're having all this on top of everything...I'll be thinking of you :) Sally x

jadabug 07-22-2012 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3978200)
I have Michelle. Every once in a while it happens. I was like you, I just couldn't move and was in terrible pain. Within a day or two I was fine. But occasionally it does happen again. :(. I sure hope you are better soon. Back problems stink. :(
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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3978203)
Let me add something. I do think you should go to the dr. Especially if you are in that much pain still. You will probably get pain meds and inflammatory meds. But it might make the healing faster.
Thanks Rhonda!! Ricky is gone to the farm in my SUV (his big truck is in the body shop...because he backed into the hay rake:D) No way can I get into my mustang..it is too low to the ground. I may go in this afternoon.
I have to work tomorrow (no choice) my backup is off and no one else can help open the bank in the morning:(

gemy 07-22-2012 06:36 AM
See your doctor today. You may have slipped a disc, or some other type of low back injury. It can happen even if you are not lifting anything. Various causes and reasons.

Sure hope that all goes well. Back pain; well it is a real pain in the patooche:)

jadabug 07-22-2012 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 3978219)
Yes, I have this too Michelle....and I'd rather be in childbirth....:eek:

That happened to me about 15 years ago (I was only 40 at the time) and all I'd done was hold out my hand to help a friends child out of a chair. Agonizing, excruciating pain. I ended up in A+E, the doctor who examined me poo-poo'd me and I came home with ibuprofen.

Two weeks later, my back started going into spasm... and then total paralysis from the waist down :( I had to be stretcher-ed by ambulance to the hospital, where I lay on my back for a MONTH not knowing if it would ever get better. A long slow process (including valium as a muscle relaxant, and many gentle exercises which I still have to do daily).

It ended up being diagnosed as degenerative disc disease - basically just wear and tear.

I truly am not trying to frighten you, but just PLEASE be very aware of the movements you're making and, I know it sounds mad - but try hard to RELAX. I personally would get to a doctor as soon as someone can take you, he'll probably refer you for an x-ray.

I'm so sorry you're having all this on top of everything...I'll be thinking of you :) Sally x
OMG Sally!! What a scary thing to go through. I can tell from my pain it is muscular and I think the sudden severe pains are spasms, from the research I did online last night ,along with relaxing with a bottle of wine:D

jadabug 07-22-2012 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by gemy (Post 3978221)
See your doctor today. You may have slipped a disc, or some other type of low back injury. It can happen even if you are not lifting anything. Various causes and reasons.

Sure hope that all goes well. Back pain; well it is a real pain in the patooche:)
Thanks Gail..I am leaning towards going in as well because when these spasms hit they almost bring me to my knees.

Perrella 07-22-2012 06:54 AM
Oh Michelle, so sorry this happened...I know how horrible back pain is. When I was 19, I picked up a half piece of brick and bam, the pain brought me to my knees. I ended up with a ruptured disc, it took weeks to start feeling better. I have learned to baby it through the many years later. A few years ago, I too was diagnosed degenerative disc disease. Hope, you eases up and you feel better soon.

jadabug 07-22-2012 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Perrella (Post 3978246)
Oh Michelle, so sorry this happened...I know how horrible back pain is. When I was 19, I picked up a half piece of brick and bam, the pain brought me to my knees. I ended up with a ruptured disc, it took weeks to start feeling better. I have learned to baby it through the many years later. A few years ago, I too was diagnosed degenerative disc disease. Hope, you eases up and you feel better soon.
Thanks Lila...and I am sorry you suffer from chronic back issues. My mom and my MIL both have degerative disc disease they suffer horribly:(

sugarmamma 07-22-2012 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 3978219)
Yes, I have this too Michelle....and I'd rather be in childbirth....:eek:

That happened to me about 15 years ago (I was only 40 at the time) and all I'd done was hold out my hand to help a friends child out of a chair. Agonizing, excruciating pain. I ended up in A+E, the doctor who examined me poo-poo'd me and I came home with ibuprofen.

Two weeks later, my back started going into spasm... and then total paralysis from the waist down :( I had to be stretcher-ed by ambulance to the hospital, where I lay on my back for a MONTH not knowing if it would ever get better. A long slow process (including valium as a muscle relaxant, and many gentle exercises which I still have to do daily).

It ended up being diagnosed as degenerative disc disease - basically just wear and tear.

I truly am not trying to frighten you, but just PLEASE be very aware of the movements you're making and, I know it sounds mad - but try hard to RELAX. I personally would get to a doctor as soon as someone can take you, he'll probably refer you for an x-ray.

I'm so sorry you're having all this on top of everything...I'll be thinking of you :) Sally x

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Sammy Mommy 07-22-2012 07:09 AM
I've had the same thing and it's painful. I hope you get some relief soon. I did that about 25 years ago and spent a week on the couch taking muscle relaxers. This past June I moved (dragged while leaning over them) 2 large terracotta pots of shrubs from the front of my house to the back and boy did I pay for that stupidity. Another week on the couch! The cold and hot compresses are good. Also Bayer Back and Body pain aspirin is helpful. And remember- always bend from the knees! I hope you feel better soon!!

jadabug 07-22-2012 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Sammy Mommy (Post 3978266)
I've had the same thing and it's painful. I hope you get some relief soon. I did that about 25 years ago and spent a week on the couch taking muscle relaxers. This past June I moved (dragged while leaning over them) 2 large terracotta pots of shrubs from the front of my house to the back and boy did I pay for that stupidity. Another week on the couch! The cold and hot compresses are good. Also Bayer Back and Body pain aspirin is helpful. And remember- always bend from the knees! I hope you feel better soon!!
Oh my I hope I am not down for a week:( I am really bad to just bend over and us my back instead of my legs for lifting. I am sure that is what caused this. I should have did a squat instead of bending from the waist.

jadabug 07-22-2012 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jadabug (Post 3978252)
Thanks Lila...and I am sorry you suffer from chronic back issues. My mom and my MIL both have degerative disc disease they suffer horribly:(
LOL....Tena...blaming my bad on the back pain....sorry to call you names..even if it is a nice name like Lila:)

loveyorkiegirls 07-22-2012 09:03 AM
Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear this. I think you should go to the doctor and have it checked out. I know there's nothing like back pain...I hope you feel better soon. :hug:

jadabug 07-22-2012 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by loveyorkiegirls (Post 3978348)
Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear this. I think you should go to the doctor and have it checked out. I know there's nothing like back pain...I hope you feel better soon. :hug:
Thanks Cindy:)

sugarmamma 07-22-2012 10:05 AM
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jadabug 07-22-2012 01:43 PM
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LMAO!! I was:p It is amazing what you can do with your feet when you have no other options and you are home alone:D

enchilila 07-22-2012 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jadabug (Post 3978281)
LOL....Tena...blaming my bad on the back pain....sorry to call you names..even if it is a nice name like Lila:)

I think it's sort of a nice name, too! :D I hope you didn't jinx me!:p I hope you feel better soon. Actually, I have had that happen, too. Scared me to death! I couldn't even move to get to a phone! Finally crawled to the couch and laid there until my muscles relaxed. I took a muscle relaxant the doctor had prescribed for another ache and pain a while back.

normarae63 07-22-2012 02:33 PM
Feel better soon Michelle

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jadabug 07-22-2012 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by normarae63 (Post 3978677)
Feel better soon Michelle

:bighug:
Thanks Sherry:)

Yorkiemom1 07-22-2012 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gemy (Post 3978221)
See your doctor today. You may have slipped a disc, or some other type of low back injury. It can happen even if you are not lifting anything. Various causes and reasons.

Sure hope that all goes well. Back pain; well it is a real pain in the patooche:)
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That happened to my cousin...bending over to smell one of her roses, stood up straight, and had a horrible excrutiating pain....it cleared up and she was never troubled for probably 8 months...then she noticed her heel tingling...ignored it...progressed over several months until it was 2 toes numb...went to the doctor...SLIPPED DISC and the doctor told her she was already having nerve damage and if she had continued to ignore the symptoms, the nerve damage would have been irrepairable.....she would have been thump dragging around for sure. You need to have this checked out....not normal!

jadabug 07-22-2012 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 3978760)
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
That happened to my cousin...bending over to smell one of her roses, stood up straight, and had a horrible excrutiating pain....it cleared up and she was never troubled for probably 8 months...then she noticed her heel tingling...ignored it...progressed over several months until it was 2 toes numb...went to the doctor...SLIPPED DISC and the doctor told her she was already having nerve damage and if she had continued to ignore the symptoms, the nerve damage would have been irrepairable.....she would have been thump dragging around for sure. You need to have this checked out....not normal!
OMG I didn't go in today and I still have pain. I go to my GP on Tuesday for removal of stitches from a skin cancer she removed. I will have it checked out then if not before. I still can't bend from my waist. I am sitting on my massage/heat cushion now.

msyorktown 07-22-2012 05:20 PM
Michelle I had the same thing happen to me. All i did was bend over to get a top from my drawer....then bam this horrible pain and i couldn't move.

I went to the doctor the next day, I was told I pulled a muscle in my lower back. He put me on celebrex a muscle relaxant, it helped but i was out for a week.

I know how painful this can be...go and see the doctor asap.
Hope you feel better soon. ((Huggzz))
Jacqui

BabyGirl Rosie 07-22-2012 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jadabug (Post 3978764)
OMG I didn't go in today and I still have pain. I go to my GP on Tuesday for removal of stitches from a skin cancer she removed. I will have it checked out then if not before. I still can't bend from my waist. I am sitting on my massage/heat cushion now.
Oh my Michelle! :eek: You really should go in tomorrow if your not better. Your doctor is going to tell at you!

dawn27 07-22-2012 05:23 PM
:eek: Yikes, I've done that before..... Feel better soon and take it easy!

Harrysmum 07-22-2012 11:48 PM
Morning Michelle! :) Just wondering how you're feeling this morning - did you manage to get any sleep? Sally x

jadabug 07-23-2012 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by msyorktown (Post 3978783)
Michelle I had the same thing happen to me. All i did was bend over to get a top from my drawer....then bam this horrible pain and i couldn't move.

I went to the doctor the next day, I was told I pulled a muscle in my lower back. He put me on celebrex a muscle relaxant, it helped but i was out for a week.

I know how painful this can be...go and see the doctor asap.
Hope you feel better soon. ((Huggzz))
Jacqui
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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3978784)
Oh my Michelle! :eek: You really should go in tomorrow if your not better. Your doctor is going to tell at you!
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 3978979)
Morning Michelle! :) Just wondering how you're feeling this morning - did you manage to get any sleep? Sally x
I have been sleeping ok...as long as I don't try to roll over:rolleyes: It is about the same...no better and no worse:( I have an appt to get my stitches out from the skin cancer removal (my GP is removing them) I will have her look at my back then. I really think it is just a strained or pulled muscle. No spine pain and no pains in my legs or lower extremities.
I dread work today and have no choice but to go in. I forgot about having one of those massage/heat seat cushions and have been using it since yesterday evening. It is towards month end so we shouldn't be too busy today.

Lil Sis 07-23-2012 03:01 AM
Michelle
I am so sorry! I agree it most likely is just a pulled muscle but there are many things it could be so plea have it checked out!

Maximo 07-23-2012 06:34 AM
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Michelle, I pray you feel better soon and that it is just a pulled muscle and nothing serious.


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