13-09-2013, 08:36 PM
Well, I was at the Doctor's office this morning for a follow up visit. The back pain is WAY better now. The drugs are still useful but I'll be weaning myself off them this weekend and heading back to work on Monday if all goes well.
Lenneth and Patti, what you've said about sinuses resonates with me. I've had a nagging suspicion that they might be the culprit and my wife agrees too. My sinuses have been problematic my whole life. As for my back, I'm going to Physical Therapy even if my back is 100% better. Too many people my age have said when you hit 40, you should be doing strength conditioning for your back - I guess I'm a little overdue and want physical therapy to outline for me what I need to do.
I decided I'll go back on PM when I'm off the prescriptions but at 1000-1500mg per day rather than 2000. ...And I'm just about ready to give spearmint a try.
Lenneth and Patti, what you've said about sinuses resonates with me. I've had a nagging suspicion that they might be the culprit and my wife agrees too. My sinuses have been problematic my whole life. As for my back, I'm going to Physical Therapy even if my back is 100% better. Too many people my age have said when you hit 40, you should be doing strength conditioning for your back - I guess I'm a little overdue and want physical therapy to outline for me what I need to do.
I decided I'll go back on PM when I'm off the prescriptions but at 1000-1500mg per day rather than 2000. ...And I'm just about ready to give spearmint a try.