Back Spasms

[Booda]

Has anyone experienced continuous back spasms? No meds have helped to date. The next step is to try a spinal cord stimulator. Any one used this device and their experience?

[Juleigh21]

I've had my share of back spasms. Tizanidine works fairy well. My doc has given me Valium for when's it's really bad. PT and a Tens unit gives me relief also. A pain management doc has suggested a Baclofen pump but I'm shying away from that. Good luck to you Booda!

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Hi and welcome our chat Booda . I can't do the stimulators. I have a tendency to break them cause l hate them (and the pt guy just left the rm) My Dr gives me tramadol which works best for me. I have a very hard time with medications and allergic reactions with them. I wish you luck in finding what works best for you

[Sierranne]

This began happening to me this year, it is the worst...it paralyzed me...had to get immediately to bed nothing helped pain I cannot tolerate muscle relaxers.

[dorale]

Yes, I suffer from continuous back spasms that cause terrible pain. I have not found anything that helps. I am extremely sensitive to medications. I hope you find relief....please let us know.

[Booda in reply to dorale]

Loridp, they just wear a person down. It is hard to get a good nights sleep. People have a hard time understanding because they see nothing. I have tried numerous meds over the past two years and nothing has helped. Some just make you feel like a zombi

[agapepilgrim]

Booda Tens unit really helps me. Sometimes I have to use all 4 pads at same time. Also, a few weeks ago, I bought online a Bruntmor kneading massager with heat that seems to be helping. Anything for relief. Also, the torso cooling wrap I received from MSAA also helps.

[Booda in reply to agapepilgrim]

Thank you for the suggestion but I have a Tens unit. I will look into the Bruntmor. I am not familar with it.