Re: Muscle Spasms in Lower Back/LIZ

[Guest guest]

Hi Liz,

<< That's where my spasms are and gets so I can hardly walk around---feels

like my whole back is just twisted in a huge knot.>>

When I get spasms in my lower back, they are SO bad that I can't move,

breath or talk. My husband knows just what to do so I can get a little bit

of relief. He gets me my meds and puts my 'bed buddy' on my back. The 'bed

buddy' is my life saver and if any of you out there don't have one, you

should get one! You put it in the microwave and it emits moist heat. Moist

heat is what we all need...not dry heat as it just makes matters worse. But,

I know how you feel Liz when you get them spasms. My doc says mine is due to

the FMS.

Take care!

Dawn

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawn,

Where did you purchase your bed buddy. I blew my last one up in the

microwave.

Beverley.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/25/03 12:46:18 PM, dommer@... writes:

<< Where did you purchase your bed buddy. I blew my last one up in

the >>

What is a bed buddy?

Pris

[Guest guest]

> Where did you purchase your bed buddy. I blew my last one up in

the

Dear Beverly,

I bought one several weeks ago at Walgreen', if that helps. If I

were you, though, I'd call first to be sure they have some in stock.

CelticJade (Judy D.)

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> What is a bed buddy?

> Pris

Dear Pris,

The bed buddy is a pack filled with some kind of natural beans or

beads of some kind. When you heat it in the microwave for two

minutes, it stays warm for up to an hour, providing moist heat to

whatever sore part of your body you put it on. It comes with a large

elastic strap so that you have total freedom from any cords while you

walk around with it strapped onto your back. Pretty neat little item!

[Guest guest]

<<Where did you purchase your bed buddy. I blew my last one up in the

microwave.>>

Hi Beverley,

I got mine at Walgreens. It's the only place I've ever found them, although

I've had mine for 11 years now and I got it at Millikens, but I've seen them

all the time at Walgreens.

Sorry to hear you blew yours up! That doesn't sound good.

Take care,

Dawn

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Hi Dawn,

I had one that had spices in it and I put it in the microwave for too long

because I like it hot when I go to bed. It is a comfort on those aching

creaking joints. I think what I actually did was overcook the herbs because

it sure semlled like an electrical fire. My family always called it my stinky

because they never could stand the smell of it but this time I knew I had

ovecooked it. It had velcro belt so you could attach it around your waist and

work around the house or have it positioned where you need it.

Thanks for the tip. I have to get a new one and will try Walgreens.

Beverley