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MrsB12614
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IcyHot
I have horrible back neck and shoulder pain- I suffered for 6 days before calling the doctor as it's getting worse not better. It started as a small spot in my back and spread up and down my whole right side and I get shooting pain in my arm. The OB said to try icy hot. I did last night and it helped dull the pain a bit. I'll take any relief.
Did anyone use icy hot when pregnant? I trust my doctor but then I read all these conflicting things online. Anyone else deal with a pinched nerve during pregnancy? How did you manage the pain?
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Posted 10/4/16 10:22 AM  |
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RainyDay
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IcyHot
I avoided icy hot because of what I read online.
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| Posted 10/4/16 10:24 AM |
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MrsB12614
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Re: IcyHot
Posted by RainyDay
I avoided icy hot because of what I read online.
See my doctor said it's safe, I used it because I'm beside myself and THEN I read online. Now I'm freaking out and regretting it and I'm still in horrible pain
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| Posted 10/4/16 10:27 AM |
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Re: IcyHot
I know nothing about icy hot but can you try a massage for your pain?
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| Posted 10/4/16 11:44 AM |
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MrsB12614
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IcyHot
Yeah I actually got a prenatal massage a few weeks ago. The place I go to has no appointments for a prenatal until next week but I still made the appointment. I'm nervous to try a massage elsewhere
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| Posted 10/4/16 12:09 PM |
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pumpkinmom
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Re: IcyHot
I went to a chriro to just have them massage the area and use the ultrasound therapy on it. I know I asked them to use the ultrasound gel without menthol or whatever, but that was because I was also breastfeeding at that time.
I think the massage was the best thing for it.
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| Posted 10/4/16 2:18 PM |
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Pinkisles
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IcyHot
I used it one time and then read on the package that it wasn't recommended for pregnant people so I washed it off.
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| Posted 10/4/16 3:38 PM |
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HomeIsWithU
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Re: IcyHot
I would see a chiropractor...many of them specialize in pregnancy.
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| Posted 10/4/16 3:58 PM |
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bunnyluck
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IcyHot
Massage or chiropractor. But honestly I trust my doctor over anything I read online. They wouldn't tell you to use it if it was a true risk. Alternatively you could apply ice and heat compress to the area.
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| Posted 10/5/16 9:48 AM |
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LuckyStar
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IcyHot
How about a heating pad?
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| Posted 10/5/16 2:46 PM |
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MrsB12614
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IcyHot
I may try a heating pad or warm bath. The pain is causing numbness in my arm and leg now. I can't take it anymore. And of coarse the babies haven't been moving as much today so that's scaring me even more. I called my office waiting for a call back
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| Posted 10/5/16 4:07 PM |
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pumpkinmom
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IcyHot
It sounds a lot like what I had. I don't even know how I did it. Kept trying stretching and heat and really nothing helped until I went to the Chiro. I hope you can get some relief soon.
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| Posted 10/5/16 7:15 PM |
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MrsB12614
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Re: IcyHot
Posted by pumpkinmom
It sounds a lot like what I had. I don't even know how I did it. Kept trying stretching and heat and really nothing helped until I went to the Chiro. I hope you can get some relief soon.
This all started the day after I had my CPR recert at work that they refused to let me modify or take when I get back from leave. I have an ice pack on now then I'm going to do a warm bath
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| Posted 10/5/16 7:21 PM |
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jus183
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IcyHot
Definitely chiropractor I had very similar symptoms after 3 treatments at the chiropractor I was all better
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| Posted 10/5/16 7:47 PM |
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