Oh, me aching back....

[caddyman]

So much for Ibuprofen.

Despite dosing myself up at a higher level than recommended (there's always a healthy safety margin on these recommended doses), the ache in the small of my back continues to gnaw at my consciousness.

I should dearly love to be able to replace my backbone with something less painful. An injection of mercury, perhaps.

This would have the benefit of being strong and flexible, if a little heavy.

Of course there would be major drawbacks. During the heat of Summer I would most likely be eight feet tall, but around mid-Winter I would live in fear of cats as I skulked around in the shadows like something from Land of the Giants.

Still, it would be an interesting party piece.

Unusual, too.

Comments

[caffeine-fairy.livejournal.com]

1. You can't OD on Ibuprofen. Take it from someone who knows...

2. Ibuprofen and paracetemol work together well, try to stagger the doses.

3. You can get Nurofen Gel at pharmacies, if you can't find it give me a shout and I'll get you some.

4. Roll up a towel and place it behind the painful area when sitting upright - helps relieve the tension.

5. In moderation, alcohol is excellent for back pain as it relaxes the muscles and can be safely combined with ibuprofen, but not paracetamol.

6. Try also Valerian or camomile, good muscle relaxants.

7. Have a hug.

From the Backpain Fairy

[caddyman.livejournal.com]

Thankee, My Dear.

And I like the new ico, too.

[caffeine-fairy.livejournal.com]

Cool, isn't it? Another of the Dear Duke's...