So I went for a run this morning, stumbled and re-injured my herniated disc. To make matters worse, I am two hours into the rain forests of Costa Rica.

I took a 550mg naproxen and it did absolutely nothing for the pain. I am having difficulty sitting, standing, walking. Basically I can only lay on my back or side if I want to be pain free/managed pain. The pain is as bad or worse than the initial injury almost exactly a year ago.

Any suggestions for pain management while I'm here? I have another 10 days to go...

I'll respond in depth later when I get a chance. There are some things you can do or your friends can do for you if they are around that can be really helpful.

Sorry to hear that. Hope the doc above is able to help you out. Hang in there.

At least in the short term, anti-inflammatory, ice and rest (on your back with pillows under knees). Make sure to try and move around about once an hour for a few minutes.

Any other symptoms?

I.Y.A.C.Y.A.S. '91

[This message has been edited by Kjodie (edited 1/6/2012 2:40p).]

I am impressed that you're able to get internet out there...

Hope your back gets better soon

*Chronic bilateral ache @ low back
*sharp/stabbing pain when flexing/getting up from sitting/putting shoes on.
*funky catch in left shoulder blade area
*hurts to.sit up very straight, most comfortable when slightly slouched.
*laying on back & left side is most comfortable.
*pain is such that is causes appetite loss/nausea.

Do you have an email address I can some treatment techniques to? I will send pictures that your friends can do for you. (fify protected)

That sounds awful. Good luck.

And for a bit of comic relief, I read the other day that a newspaper accidentally made a typo describing such an injury to a basketball player and called it a "herniated dick."

Pain shooting down the legs?

No pain down legs. It's A LOT better after sitting in the pool & hot tub for several hours last night.

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Max, when did you change your username?

Several months ago, over the summer.

Email sent Max

muchas gracias

derilect, can you send me info as well. I also have a herniated disc

robertgray@csisd.org

Why not just post it? A lot of people know someone that has back problems, myself included.

I'm sure you can buy certain "herbal" remedies in Costa Rica that should help ease the pain.

Seriously though, I hope you get better.

2 hours into the rain forest of costa rica? i initially thought this was a joke.

Max, would you mind fowarding that info to me?

robertgray@csisd.org

EDIT: Thanks

[This message has been edited by big ben (edited 1/11/2012 3:56p).]

sent to both

Thank you

Max, you mind? vileweedtexag@hotmail.com