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Ottawa, ON

Does anyone else's back ever hurt so badly that it hurts to take a deep breath?

October 15, 2015
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Members shared widespread experiences of severe back pain that makes breathing difficult, with many describing it as a burning sensation,... Read more

Members shared widespread experiences of severe back pain that makes breathing difficult, with many describing it as a burning sensation, muscle spasms, or feeling like being beaten with a baseball bat. Several members offered practical relief strategies, including alternating heat and ice, using a TENS unit, gentle massage, Epsom salt baths, anti-inflammatory medications like Celebrex, and building supportive muscles through physical therapy and daily walking. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of managing this debilitating symptom while maintaining daily responsibilities, with members encouraging each other to stay positive and keep moving forward despite the constant pain.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I get that when I overdue things. The only thing that helps is having my husband give me a massage and then putting heat on my back. When i was working (sitting at the computer all day) I used to get it in my upper back; it was so bad that it burned when I moved. I would come home and sleep for 3 or 4 hours and then make dinner.

October 16, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm just like Maureen, when I was working at the computer, my whole upper back, neck and shoulders and chest would burn so bad, I wanted to scream. I am not on any meds and would use, biofreeze, heat an my husband would massage my back and that helped (sometimes could not have him touch me though). I have lots more energy when I walk or exercise everyday. I try to walk 3 miles a day, and that helps. I have to say, somewhere on my body hurts everyday, but just have a positive attitude and can usually overcome it.

October 20, 2015 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! One of my worst fibro symptoms! I often feel like I've been put on an old fashioned torture device and have hooks on either side of my spin and they are being pulled apart! It's awful, depressing and makes me super cranky especially when my 3 and 4 yr old need mommy lots! Kids bath time is the hardest! I have to try smile and have fun bathing them but I just want to sob! I use celebrex daily which is definitely helping with back pain. Onwards and upwards strong fibro warriors xxx e

October 19, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

First thought..... Maybe Pleurisy?

October 17, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get it and also in my chest

October 16, 2015

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