Can I take painkillers for lumbar disc herniation?

Suffering from lumbar disc herniation will bring a lot of pain to the patient's physical health and will also have a lot of impact on the patient's life. Especially when the pain caused by lumbar disc herniation to the body makes many patients feel very unbearable. Some patients will think of taking some painkillers to relieve the symptoms when they are in pain, but taking painkillers only temporarily relieves the pain and will not help treat the disease.

Can I take painkillers for lumbar disc herniation?

If the pain is really severe, taking painkillers can only relieve the pain. Can't cure the root cause! Eating it for a long time will not only cause dependence, but also cause harm to all aspects of the body.

Proper care for lumbar disc herniation: 1. Patients with lumbar disc herniation can lie on their side with their hips bent, or lie on their back with their legs bent, with a cushion under their legs. The pillow should be of moderate hardness and height, and a rolled towel can be placed under the neck to support the cervical spine.

2. Patients with lumbar disc herniation often injure their waist when they suddenly sit up after waking up in the morning. After waking up, the patient should first bend his legs on the bed and do left and right exercises, and then use his arms to support his upper body to get up.

3. Patients with lumbar disc herniation should maintain a correct sitting posture, massage the acupoints of the waist, legs and soles of the feet appropriately, do gymnastics, go out for a walk more often in their spare time, move their waist, stretch their waist appropriately, and relax their waist muscles.

4. Patients with lumbar disc herniation should exert force on their abdomen when walking, and should not keep their legs together when standing for a long time. They can put one foot on a low platform or stone, which will make the patient feel much more relaxed.

Things to note when you have lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy:

Be cautious when using medications

Patients with lumbar disc herniation should not use plasters during pregnancy, especially plasters containing Chinese medicine such as musk, which are absolutely prohibited to avoid causing fetal restlessness or even miscarriage; they should not use medicated oils or medicated wines, because these types of drugs contain drug ingredients that may cause miscarriage; they should not take painkillers, as many painkillers affect embryonic development and even cause fetal abnormalities.

Be careful with X-ray examinations

Embryonic tissue is very sensitive to X-rays. Studies have confirmed that the period when the embryo is most sensitive to X-rays is 8-15 weeks after fertilization, followed by 16-25 weeks. To ensure safety, pregnant women with low back pain should not undergo X-ray examinations. The examination can be arranged in the late pregnancy, when the fetus is close to maturity and the impact of X-rays will be relatively reduced.

Emphasis on exercise

Strengthening exercise can strengthen the waist, back and abdominal muscles, which can prevent the condition from getting worse. Pregnant women can engage in appropriate physical activities. Those who suffer from back pain should pay special attention to preventing waist injuries or excessive fatigue. Exercise should not be strenuous, and should stop exercising 3 months before delivery.