Still up, can't sleep done my back in
 

Woke up this morning and done my back in. Upper right side of my back didn't feel right. Walking around is fine and there's no pain if i don't put any weight on it but it i try to turn or move with my upper back it's just shooting pains. Can't even get to sleep because i move in the slightest and it hurts.

My question is to any Org doctors to who are up is will NHS direct be of any use to me or will i have to just try and fall asleep?

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Sounds like a time for that good old school medical marvel, also known as wine.
I suggest one dose (1 bottle per dose) should be taken approx 45min before bed time.

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don't fancy a drink past out. Actually down to 1 can, a shot of jack or a bottle of wine my aunty gave me for xmas 2 years ago. Might well be an open up the hatch time as i can't stand red wine.

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2 x Co-Codamols , hot bath and a Barclays before bedtime . (in true fashion somebody will be along to refute any medical advice like a nappy wearing nanny , always on yer a$$ and full of ess haitch one tee ..... do what you feel is best for you)

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go for it, got myself a whisky coffee right here in a hope it will keep me up through this coursework all nighter it seems I'll be pulling :(

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got an idea, you stay awake doing my coursework and I'll go to sleep for you!

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I`ve done a bottle of Midnight Port (quite an apt name) ... and due to hunger , no food in the sett and a bike that won`t start .... I have scoffed 14 month old Spicy Sausage that has been maturing in the fridge ......





things may get ...... trippy

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Party at badgers!

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Hell there is more than enough booze here to get half the org Bolloxed ......... Bring food

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Especially Fig Rolls

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And I favour those with gifts of Wooden Hippos

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wooden hippos? u trippin already?

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I am not sure ..... unless you really are a Paisley Snail in Orange and Purple Clothing leering at me in a Salubrious Fashion ............. oh wait

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<---------- grips the arms of the chair and awaits the break of Dawn with wide staring eyes

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lol, yup thats me.
wait for what I do next, it'll blow you mind!

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Ok ... I`m outta here , LOL

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this is a good night for you to try eat all the stuff in the cupboards you'd other wise never touch.

You never know you may just stumble upon something incredible, the struggle will be remembering wtf you did to get to it.

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Wait here 5 minutes ok .... I will take picture

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Image008-2.jpg

That is the "Food" cupboard .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...x/Image009.jpg

That is the "Booze" cupboard ..... if you can make a meal out of that lot , be my guest :)

There is a fridge too , but all that is in there are a few bottles of White and Rose ;)

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Erm, i think you have a problem dude.

no larger ;)

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Yet .

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important stuff

If the shooting pains turn into spasms that floor you. Stay on the floor it is easier for the paramedics to pick you up off the deck than a sofa/bed etc.

If you do end up in A&E, morphine is wonderful., you will walk (carefully ) out after a few hours, but prepared to have your butt hole invaded.

Other advice re backs. If you can keep it mobile, Tramadol is great but you need to see a GP for it.

My GP used to tell me to have a good shot of scotch with mine of an evening. The wife went ape at this advice, but as my GP and I both use the same boozers, he knew I understood his advice.

Major issue, pain killers can bung you up. Pushing with a back injury is painful and thus the bung up can get worse. So plenty of dubious curries from the places frequented by students at 3am.

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rofl, oddly enough my GP gave me the exact same advice.
I've got IBS and a recurring back pain which seems connected to days when I've been suffering. She advised I should fine something which comes out more liquid than it goes in and every now and then spend some time on the throne just letting it take its course.
Obviously her words were slightly more poetic than that.

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I'm with you sunshine - I was diclofenic, co drydamol x 2 20mg and tramadol with a decent shot of baileys.
Hot baths before hand, BUT if its inflammtion of anything, heat will aggravate it so you may need to ice it instead.

and never yet suffered being bunged up. sending you positive vibes - as they do help!

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doctor just gave me a few co-codamols. He told to sit bolt up right and ride it out and it. It's like urgh, i am now completely useless but feel fine.

Time for some xmas shopping :P

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2 x co-codamol with 1, 2, or 3 anatryptiline are fantastic. Build up to the 3 slowly. You will sleep the clock round if you start on 3 - I know...

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well i am feeling better now and can twist slightly but dropping my head still hurts. Another day off should sort it.