driethmiller
03-22-2009, 06:40 PM
My blow back strain is not responding to Advil- I am thinking about moving on to either Celebrex or prednisone.
Any suggestions
Any suggestions
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krazy2day
03-22-2009, 11:32 PM
Oooh wow.. dont go prednisone!!!
Are you self medicating?
If its a strain have you undergone physical therapy?
Are you self medicating?
If its a strain have you undergone physical therapy?
driethmiller
03-23-2009, 09:26 AM
I just did Celebrex and it seems to be working- Glad I did not start the Prednisone( I was subsdribed that once by a back Dr - and it worked)
feelbad
03-23-2009, 12:19 PM
have you ever actually had at least an MRI to really see for certain just what are the bigger pain generators down there? this just could be much more in depth that mere back strain, espescially if this is a reoccuring issue. Marcia
driethmiller
03-23-2009, 12:45 PM
have you ever actually had at least an MRI to really see for certain just what are the bigger pain generators down there? this just could be much more in depth that mere back strain, espescially if this is a reoccuring issue. Marcia
krazy2day
03-25-2009, 09:43 PM
I just did Celebrex and it seems to be working- Glad I did not start the Prednisone( I was subsdribed that once by a back Dr - and it worked)
You said "back dr" so you've been to a dr for your back before? So, did you recently strain it or are these two seperate issues?
I know physical therapy (and rest) is often a first choice of treatment for back strain. If that doesnt work, they do scans and dig deeper.
Because your legs, bowel, bladder, etc.. are all affiliated with your back, you should see someone. When nerves are involved, the damage is sometimes irreversible (you dont want that). I know insurance and such are issues with some ppl so if this is the case, let the dr know you are limited. They can usually refer you to programs or facilities that will treat you. They may even skip the physical therapy and give you information on lower lumbar exercise that could be done at home. I'd def see a Dr if its not getting better.
You said "back dr" so you've been to a dr for your back before? So, did you recently strain it or are these two seperate issues?
I know physical therapy (and rest) is often a first choice of treatment for back strain. If that doesnt work, they do scans and dig deeper.
Because your legs, bowel, bladder, etc.. are all affiliated with your back, you should see someone. When nerves are involved, the damage is sometimes irreversible (you dont want that). I know insurance and such are issues with some ppl so if this is the case, let the dr know you are limited. They can usually refer you to programs or facilities that will treat you. They may even skip the physical therapy and give you information on lower lumbar exercise that could be done at home. I'd def see a Dr if its not getting better.