If I had any flexiril, I'd take it, but I don't. I'm sure if I call my doctor tomorrow for a prescription, they'd call one in, but for right now, I'm wondering if taking an Ativan would have enough muscle relax-y effect that it would be worth it. I know it's not a muscle relaxant, but benzos do have some effect on muscles.
For me, it works - it could have a muscle relaxant effect, or it could be that it mentally relaxes me far enough that I don't care so much. I have also been known to combine an Ativan with glass of wine when in intense (usually PMS-related) pain, and that works like a (massively doctor dis-approved) charm.
I mean, to be clear, I'm not really hesitant to take an Ativan (although I'm not cavalier about benzodiazepines); I just don't want to waste one if it won't help. I'm being prudent, not worried.
I have also been known to combine an Ativan with glass of wine
Hmmm. I have wine. I have Wild Turkey 101. Perhaps I have a plan. (Uh, not wine AND Wild Turkey; I don't drink often these days, and my tolerance is for shit. Ativan and wine OR Wild Turkey.)
FWIW, I once had a sudden, awful back spasm out of nowhere, and the only thing that soothed it was ice. So you might try it, after the Ativan/alcohol?
Ice makes me spasm so hard. It's weird.
Spams are weird. I have to sleep with my feed uncovered. Even a sheet over them and I wake up spasming. So if you get spasms they can be triggered by just about anything.
I'd do Ativan and nudge it with a small glass of wine. Pain causes you to tense and makes spasms worse. Being relaxed will legit help your back. Do you have a bathtub? Epsom soaky hot bath if you do.
Do you have a bathtub? Epsom soaky hot bath if you do.
Deep pedestal tub. I need to get Tim to clean it first, though. Which he will.
I took an Ativan and ibuprofen about an hour ago, and since I hadn't had dinner, decided to wait on booze. But now I've eaten, so I'm going to have a hot chocolate with a healthy amount of Bailey's. Hopefully that'll get everything to un-spasm.
If you have Epsom salts, use them too. Totes helpful.
Also, if you can move without intense pain, the cat and cow positions [link] in yoga are super easy and really can help. That even includes an even easier version in a chair. Very mild back stretching.
Enjoy your hot chocolate.
Hot chocolate with Bailey's became hot chocolate with cinnamon Kahlua, which is really tasty.
If you have Epsom salts, use them too. Totes helpful.
I do have a big bag of Epson salts under the sink.
Also, if you can move without intense pain, the cat and cow positions [link] in yoga are super easy and really can help.
I know cat and cow! I'll try them, thanks.
