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Has Anyone Got Any Suggestions To Relieve Painful, Involuntary Back Spasms ?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
York, UK

I would really appreciate any thoughts or ideas regarding how to reduce , or even stop back spasms
I have suffered from back pain/ spasms for nearly 2 years. The lower back pain can sometimes be bearable, but the violent, body jerking spasms are so exhausting and debilitating
I started taking Oxycodone last December - the spasms stopped, and I started to acquire some confidence about going out again, and not living like a hermit.
Unfortunately, three weeks ago, the spasms returned with a… read more

May 21
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi Lorraine,
Thank you for your reply.
After consulting with my GP, it was agreed I would try morphine patches, occasionally topped up with Oxycodone.
I only applied my first patch yesterday, so too early to assess it’s effectiveness.
Upon initially applying the patch, I felt light headed, almost euphoric, experienced some tingling, then fell asleep for two hours.

May 24
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member hi Ian
I'm not surprised morphine even in a patch is strong.med.can help you sleep.im pleased your on oxycodone.i do hope this helps you.let me know how your doing on these 2 meds I'm interested and I will send good vibes it'll work for you.lorraine.β­β­πŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž

May 24
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Ian2 ah bless you.so sorry for your back spasms .it's not easy.i got back spasms jerking .in mid years of chronic pain.i had morphine tramadol lyrica.know I'm off those I'm better πŸ€— but still in lots of pain clonzepam.can help low dose first..i hope you see your Dr or maybe a Dr or someone with this matter on here who may have a solution.take very much care Ian thanks from Lorraine πŸ€—πŸ€—

May 24 (edited)

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