BabyUniversity.com › Forums › Ages & Stages › General Health Issues › Ask A Nurse › Help! Dh hurt his back really bad
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Help! Dh hurt his back really bad

post #1 of 6
2/9/07 at 7:26pm
Thread Starter 
I don't know the first thing about back spasms and throwing out one's back. Where can I find information about how to lift and help dh? What OTC medication works the best for this? Thanks!
Reply
post #2 of 6
2/9/07 at 9:47pm
He can try robaxacet (sp?) also alternate between heat (to relax the muscles) and ice (for the swelling). You can also buy those "heating pads" that stick to your back....those things work great, adn stay hot for quite awhile...

How the heck did he manage to hurt his back?
Reply
post #3 of 6
2/9/07 at 10:18pm
If he can take ibuprofen have him take 600 mg every 6 hours. Mike's doctor had him taking it that way when he pulled a muscle. It really helps with the spasms and reduces any swelling. Just make sure he eats a little something when taking that much or it can give him a tummy ache. If after 2 or 3 days of that much though if it hasn't helped then see a doctor.
Reply
post #4 of 6
2/9/07 at 11:34pm
Thread Starter 
It's a long story. I talked to the pharmaist at Walmart and she gave me some advice. How do I move him and help him up if he should fall down again?
Reply
post #5 of 6
2/10/07 at 10:15am
Oh hon I don't know that you'll be able to help him up. I'm going to you don't have to. I know I'd sure have a hard time helping Mike up, he's just too heavy for me.
Reply
post #6 of 6
2/10/07 at 11:00am
Thread Starter 
I had to lift him up yesterday several times, because he kept collapsing. It was tough. We are about the same size and I'm not as in shape as I was before I got pregnant. I'm going to have to start working out the first minute I can in case this happens again. I hope he's better today and I don't have to lift him again.
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Ask A Nurse
BabyUniversity.com › Forums › Ages & Stages › General Health Issues › Ask A Nurse › Help! Dh hurt his back really bad