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Went to doctor last week, complaining of backache.

I bought with me all the ointments I was using and the two types of painkilling tablets I had. ( Ibuprofen and codeine Phosphate).  I was hoping he would give me something stronger.  

Instead he advised me to stop taking the codeine because it was too strong 

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  • The other thing with codeine is that it can lead to constipation.

    Is it something you get often?  Have you tried osteopathy?  I've had a back condition for many years, which seemed to have been aggravated by doing karate - a great way to keep fit, but very punishing.  I had a scan which revealed facet syndrome in three of my lumbar vertebrae: wear and tear problems from a combination of age and many years of road-running.  Since I stopped running and switched to cycling, it's improved no end. 

    Often these things are lifestyle-linked: heavy lifting, exercise regimes, bad posture (sitting and standing), bad mattresses, etc.

    Any idea what might have caused it?  It could be worth having a scan.  I'd sooner make adjustments (if possible) than take pain-killers.  A friend of mine has a chronic back condition and has been on Tramodol for years.  It works - but it's very damaging long-term.  When mum had back-ache towards the end of her life and had to come off of codeine because of the constipation risk, she found Paracetamol to be the best remedy.

  • Thanks for the advice about the codeine.

    I suspect bad posture is the problem.

    My back is ok in the mornings.  It starts hurting later in the afternoon into the evening.

  • I have another back thing that only comes on when I'm driving.  No amount of seat adjustment changes it.  It's like a pinpoint of pain in the middle of my back.  I also have to be aware of my posture - especially when standing.  I'm very tall, so have a tendency to stoop, and also to bend my back instead of my knees when picking things up.

    Backs are like car engines.  We tend to take them for granted and always expect them to work.  One small fault, though, and it can throw out the whole system!

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  • I have another back thing that only comes on when I'm driving.  No amount of seat adjustment changes it.  It's like a pinpoint of pain in the middle of my back.  I also have to be aware of my posture - especially when standing.  I'm very tall, so have a tendency to stoop, and also to bend my back instead of my knees when picking things up.

    Backs are like car engines.  We tend to take them for granted and always expect them to work.  One small fault, though, and it can throw out the whole system!

Children
  • I find myself so focused I forget I am in a painful position, I now see that as part of my ADHD,

    it is only when I go to move I realise how painful it was, 

    I find myself crossing my legs but kind of twice? Yes twisted more, very bad for my back as I have sciatic nerve as well as lower mid back pain.I feel the pain but still keep them twisted, I can feel some kind of “flow of stimulant” as it increases, sort of calming, subtle pain is euphoric, it can settle my whole mind and body, not heavy pain, subtle constant. self given pain.

    maybe another thread topic?

  • My mistake was sitting bent over while in bed for long periods, on the internet or while reading books and writing.

    Now I am trying to avoid it.  And am sitting in chairs instead of in bed.