Back pain

Everyday living
1

Hello all. I was hoping for some advice Has anyone used a chair back massager? I have SPMS and also i have diabetes type 2. Just wanted to know if these chair massager are any good for us and if they are safe. Thanking you

2

So no, I’ve never used 1, but I do suffer with terrible back pain, I have massage and do try when ever I can do do back exercises…not easy at times, as fatigue and pain make it difficult…I’ll wtch this post with interest.

Jean x

3

Dear Jean, Lets hope we can get some interest in my post that may help us both. I used a friends back massager and it felt really nice. I was going to buy one but im not sure if its good for us, so this is why i asked the question… x

4

I bought a back massager its a snailax back massager and its really good, it does give relief. Though my back is not good at all at the moment i am only using it for little while. The pain is just more worse at the moment and will have to also look into something else to help get this pain sorted.

1 Like
5

I swear by codeine phosphate.

as it is an opiate I keep it to only 2 a day, so if the pain is really bad I’m allowed 2 more.

opiates are where it’s at man!

6

Hi, over the 22 years I have had PPMS, I have had periods of really severe back pain…usually in my lower back.

It has always been sorted eventually, by the following;

change of position…with help from others to turn me in bed

or

new support cushions…

paracetomol dont do much to help.

I was given oraform in the hospice, but prefer not to as it is addictive and not a great idea, unless you are on palliative care.

Boudsx

7

Thank you for your replies, I use morphine patches to help the pain plus other medication. I have also had the spinal injections but its just getting worse since lockdown. I do try and walk a little but it actually just makes it worse. I will now discuss it with my Neurologist and see if there is anything else that can be done. Must say the massager is a nice relief if only for a little while.

8

People laugh at me, but I swear by a hot water bottle on my lower back every night when I go to bed (even in hot weather). If I skip it, the back pain dramatically increases the next day and I have more trouble moving my legs. As long as I use it every single night, the pain and discomfort are marginal.

1 Like
9

No i totally agree its been a life saver for me to. Though the pain is to the point unbearable and no one to help. I do feel very lost. Since all this covid started my back has only got worse. But yes a hot water bottle is soooo nice xx

10

Hi

Have you an MS Nurse? Or can you contact your Dr / Consultant for advice or Medication?

11

Thanks for your feedback here