lower back pain

Anyone else have lower back pain? I have so much to do and yet with the pain in my lower back am not able to do much of anything. I can't seem to get comfortable and the heating pad is not really helping. Any suggestions on how to alleviate the pain or just how to get comfortable?

Shelby

I have also been having some back pain, i think mostly from favoring my abdomen muscles i have been putting strain on my back, when i sit down I put a pillow behind my back, it seems to help....

I had terrible lower back pain after even walking a short distance. I brief trip to the grocery store killed me. I blamed a back injury from my teens, even though I never had back problems until recent years. I learned shortly before my surgery that lower back pain is often a side effect of gyn problems. I took my pain meds, used a heating pad both front and back, and just tried to cope with it by limiting activity.

Today, I am day 12 post op and while I am still having some back pain, it is nowhere near as bad as what I had pre op. The residual pain I have (according to doctor) is typical while healing from the repair work that was done, and should subside shortly.

The best I can tell you is heat, pain meds, and taking it easy help the most. Hang in there - you will be on the other side soon and I bet you will notice a big improvement post op. Good luck!

I too am having so much pain and pressure abdomen and back. Last night as I was dying, I tried an ice pack on front and back after reading that some of the pain may be r/t blood pooling (trapped). Wow! It helped so much more than heat. I actually went to sleep on the couch with both packs applied. Finally sleep! Good luck!

i know all about my back pain for over a year i dont know what you are having surgery for but i can tell you that heat and ice alternating are helpful,also find a massage therapist who can work your back stomach and gluteal muscles good streaching helps,good nutrition and walking,hang in ther i go sept 22 to the castle im ready to let go this pain all the best to you leela

I get the back pain too!
I have one of those microwave pad thingy's that I keep in the freezer instead and use it -- helps A LOT!! Try cold instead of heat.

s to all of you! Thanks for your suggestions and encouragement. I will definitely have to try cold since the heat isn't working. It is wonderful to have this site to come to for info, advise and support.

Shelby

Today has been a hard day for me. I feel so swollen in my stomach and that is putting pressure on my lower back. I've sat everywhere I could in my home today and even pulled out the guest air mattress and I could not get comfortable.

Pre-op tomorrow and surgery friday. I am so ready to be rid of this mess!

Leela and Boxers4me,
Sending prayers and positive thoughts out to both of you. May your surgeries be uneventful and your recoveries quick and pain-free.

Shelby

i am also going to the castle sept 22nd good luck with your surgery endo as well i am having tah for severe endo not keeping ovaries finally in surrender to the surgery i know i will feel better after best to you leela