Pain killer

[Peri]

I need to know a good over the counter pain killer for sciatica.  Dont want to go to doc as am going for acupunture but still need pain killer.  Any info - thanks.

[lindapinda]

hi peri,what about nurofen plus! Its stronger than the original,and contains codeine.Might help?

[woofgang]

There is some stuff called buscopan. its not a pain killer as such but is a muscle relaxant and can help when taken with a pain killer. Its sold to help with period pain and IBS. As with all meds, read the instructions carefully, do not exceed the stated dose, stop taking and see your doc if you get any side effects and do not take if allergic to any of the ingredients. This med can make you woozy or sleepy, best to try for the first time at a time where you are not at work or driving a car. Personally I think a bag of frozen peas is the best but its a bit difficult to carry of fnonchalantly in public!

Exercises to stretch the lower back can also help, have you seen a physio?

[ceebee007]

Hi Peri - you poor soul!  Haven't got a suggestion for a pain killer but just wanted to sympathise!  I suffered really badly with sciatica for a few weeks earlier in the year - I couldn't get any relief from the pain.  I couldn't sit, stand, walk or lie down without being in agony!

I did get mild relief from ice packs and found my yoga class helpful.  I also went for acupuncture.  Tried Neurofen but I might as well have taken a Smartie for all the good it did!

Funnily enough, the day I seemed to 'turn the corner' and the pain eased a bit was after I had been walking about quite a bit.

I've subsequently been to a chiropractor, albeit about something else and did mention to him about the sciatica.  He did give me some treatment although I told him there is no way I could have let him near me when I was at my worst - I was just in too much pain!

Hope you get some relief soon!  Take care.

[pixi]

hiya peri, if the acupuncture doesnt work try asking your doc for feldene gel, its a real good painkilling gel and really eases the fibro (well sometimes)

[Peri]

Thanks all.  Have tried nurofen Linda but doesn't work for me, painkillers never seem to have much effect generally with me.  But my sister gave me some ibuprofen 400 mg I think and that did work at times.  Will try some of suggestions on here and see how I go.  Can you get buscopan or feldene gel over the counter woolgang and pixi.  Was out walking around today ceebee I do feel Im better on the move, standing still is bad though, so will just have to keep moving. Anyway thanks to all of you for your suggestions.

[Robinia]

Sorry you're having a bad time Peri. I've no miracle cures I'm afraid, (as soon as I find one I'll let you know!) I've avoided the heavy duty painkillers up to now.  Have you ever tried or thought about a TENS machine?  They seem to be getting cheaper & I think you can even hire them to see if they suit.  Hope you feel better soon.

ps I ache so much tonight & it's very chilly here so I've put my leccy blanket on - I could have sworn it was August not October!!  It should be up to toast temp now so I'm off to snuggle in!  night x

[Peri]

Night Robinia, sleep well.  Do you know btw do boots hire out tens, might try there.  As you can tell I dont want any heavy duty pain killers if poss.  Still warm here in Dublin or maybe its just me.

[woofgang]

yes buscopan is an otc med. Are you feeling better today?

[Robinia]

I've no idea about Boots Peri sorry - hope you're feeling better today!

[Peri]

Still the same Im afraid.  Coping fine just a bit pi??ed off.  Have appointment for Osteo on 15/9 so we will see.