I know there's a lot of people here (Bear eg) who manage their back pain well. I have sciatica at the moment and can't get a doctor's appointment this week (though doc is going to phone me). I am on the max dose of paracetamol plus diclofenac but could do with advice on best over the counter meds - anyone? -- Marina Mayes - Reading, UK. To email me remove XX from my address SR250 - gone. BOTAFOT12, BOD#2, BOTAFOS#2 KotLBOD#s, KotLBOTAFOS#s,IMC#2, Tart#10-19, SR#3 I never give in to fear or blackmail; I always give in to temptation. "You're a national treasure" - porl, 18.1.03
A codeine and paracetamol combo is (apparently) the most efficient non scrip treatment. -- Beav VN 750 Zed 1000 OMF# 19
What Beav said works well, but in my case it also knocks me out for a few hours ... which isn't a bad thing sometimes. swmbo bought a cheap 'Tens' machine from Lloyds pharmacy (£10 I believe) and that works well for minor values of agony, and is very good value IMHO.
Apparently acupuncture is good for back pain. I had it for my arm pain, but it made me feel knackered too. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/health/7011738.stm
Doctor has now phoned and will leave a prescription for uber-strength codeine/paracetamol combo at the desk for me. Hopefully, that will be fine. Thanks for all advice everyone. -- Marina Mayes - Reading, UK. To email me remove XX from my address SR250 - gone. BOTAFOT12, BOD#2, BOTAFOS#2 KotLBOD#s, KotLBOTAFOS#s,IMC#2, Tart#10-19, SR#3 I never give in to fear or blackmail; I always give in to temptation. "You're a national treasure" - porl, 18.1.03
Yes, I've used Paramol in the past: http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/medicines/medicines/p/paramol/paramol_tablets.htm OK - looks like you're sorted. I really must contact the guy that Adie put me onto for some more Chiro.
If the script is for 10/500, you can save a few quid by getting some Paramol from a chemist instead, depending on how many tabs the script is for. 32 Paramol cost around 4.80, & contain 8/500 dihydrocodeine/paracetamol. -- Krusty www.MuddyStuff.co.uk Off-Road Classifieds '02 MV Senna '03 Tiger 955i '96 Tiger '79 Fantic Hiro 250
It's how I got rid of my sciatica after 4 years. It's 99% gone anyway. I used a "proper Chinese" one, rather than an English person who has done 2 months training and read a few books. Everyone else I know who have used the latter reckon it hasn't helped.
Ah yes I should have added that. In fact my Chinese Doc does not speak a word of English, she works through an interpreter. "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh that hurts" does seem to register however. They do the "Cupping" thing on each pressure point after the needle is removed too.
Cocodamol worked well for me, as did/does hot baths. Being careful how you get in and out of bed also helps. Also, if it's likely to be an ongoing thing, there's a a back pain expo thing at Olympia weekend after next.
After my interaction with the car, several years ago I found the way I slept had most influence on aches the following day. The firmer the bed, the less I ached next day.
Urgh - pain is really bad today, even after 2 Solpadeines. Will go and get the uber painkillers in a minute. Called in sick. As Owen has said up there ^ somewhere, we are off to Malta next week and I'm going to rest up - there is no way I am jeopardising this holiday. mmm, chocolate. Last time I had sciatica this bad, I also had the pain of a slipped disk. And we were on holiday in Ireland. On a bike. The nice Irish doctor prescribed Voltarol, dihydrocodeine, and Co-proxamol. I said "Do I have to avoid alcohol?" He said, "No, the occasional Guiness won't hurt." So I drank like a fish the whole time. The pain did not go away but I didn't give a **** most of the time. -- Marina Mayes - Reading, UK. To email me remove XX from my address SR250 - gone. BOTAFOT12, BOD#2, BOTAFOS#2 KotLBOD#s, KotLBOTAFOS#s,IMC#2, Tart#10-19, SR#3 I never give in to fear or blackmail; I always give in to temptation. "You're a national treasure" - porl, 18.1.03
I drink one cup of strong coffee per day. Why, does that make a difference? -- Marina Mayes - Reading, UK. To email me remove XX from my address SR250 - gone. BOTAFOT12, BOD#2, BOTAFOS#2 KotLBOD#s, KotLBOTAFOS#s,IMC#2, Tart#10-19, SR#3 I never give in to fear or blackmail; I always give in to temptation. "You're a national treasure" - porl, 18.1.03
