Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Annette, I do have ups and downs in pain. I did way more housework than I'm accustomed to yesterday, and afterward I really felt it in the lower back. I generally do better when I'm regular with workouts and sleep, and don't do too much of the work that triggers pain. I'm also much more energetic, with generally less pain, in spring. Even when it's not particularly nice out, the longer day length seems to effect mood, energy, and work tolerance. I hear you regarding the Naproxen. I didn't tolerate that well, so I took Ibuoprofen for years, until I started waking up with pain in my stomach every morning. Celebrex works well for me so far, though. Sharon Reduced pain Has anyone had this experience? I am feeling a little less pain recently. I'm still stiff and need to change positions (standing/sitting etc) and situational pain like when trying to clean the bathtub or putting sheets on the bed (excellent reason to justify a cleaning person!). I can't say that I've made big changes in lifestyle, but I am trying to reduce stress and exercise a bit more. I also was relatively pain free on my last vacation when I wasn't tethered to my computer and was active. I recently dropped back on the Naproxen because I was having stomach pain that I associated with the amount I was taking. I am keeping a pain journal since the patterns and pain are so odd and hard for others to understand. Anyone else who is in the early stages of this unusual back condition seen the correlation between stress and the lower back pain? Could we also become " immune " or used to the pain and have distorted pain reality? While I am grateful for this period of reduced pain, I fear the pain coming back. Thanks, Annette Harrington/Luque T4-L4 1983 L4-5 herniated/gone L5-S1 still somewhat ok Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Annette, After my 4th was born 4 1/2 months ago my back hurt for the first 2 weeks after delivery. Then all of a sudden it stopped hurting until recently. I'd say I was pain free for 3 months. As soon as I started shedding those pregnancy pounds my back went crazy. I've also noticed, sometimes I have inflammation which increases my level of pain. Also, check this out...pain medications can actually cause low back pain. I don't know why I've just been told that and read it on the pamphlet the pharmacist gave me with the vicoden. I don't take the vicoden every day as I want to get accustomed to the pain. My biggest fear is being in excruciating pain and being without pain meds. Sounds scary and icky I know, but that's my fear. One last thing. I've noticed when the weather warms up and I get out more, whether it be to walk or ride my bike, I do have less pain. The bed we have hurts my back, I'm ready to buy a water bed. I had one years ago and recall I slept like a dream. Wonder if a different bed helped you also. xoxo's Keep doing what you're doing...pain free is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 Hi Annette! I was also on Naproxen for about a yr. It helped in the beginning, but durring the summer mths last yr my pain progressed when I was more active I had to take 2 motrin and a tylenol along with with Naproxen (self medicating) I also noticed when I sat all day at work I felt stiffness in my hip when I stood up. my back also felt a little stiff and tired. I'd stretch to feel better. I never described it as pain. I also wonder if we become imune to pain an describe it as fatigue and stiffnes instead. I also think stress can do alot. while I sat at work I also kept a journal of symptoms. Good luck Franca./ Ct. Harrington/T?-L3/1975 > Has anyone had this experience? I am feeling a little less pain > recently. I'm still stiff and need to change positions > (standing/sitting etc) and situational pain like when trying to clean > the bathtub or putting sheets on the bed (excellent reason to justify > a cleaning person!). I can't say that I've made big changes in > lifestyle, but I am trying to reduce stress and exercise a bit more. > I also was relatively pain free on my last vacation when I wasn't > tethered to my computer and was active. I recently dropped back on > the Naproxen because I was having stomach pain that I associated with > the amount I was taking. I am keeping a pain journal since the > patterns and pain are so odd and hard for others to understand. > Anyone else who is in the early stages of this unusual back condition > seen the correlation between stress and the lower back pain? Could > we also become " immune " or used to the pain and have distorted pain > reality? While I am grateful for this period of reduced pain, I fear > the pain coming back. > > Thanks, > > Annette > Harrington/Luque T4-L4 1983 > L4-5 herniated/gone > L5-S1 still somewhat ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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