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Hello Lori. I am sorry for the delayed response. For the past 5 years I have had bad lover back pain. I am a retired FedEx driver. I didn’t feel comfortable relying on pain medication on a daily basis. I am also a veteran and while I was at the VA clinic the other day for another issue, a Vietnam vet shared with a few of us in the waxing are about how he has been mixing turmeric, black pepper, and water. That it did wonders for him and he only uses that method for his pain. I wasn’t able to ask him more because my name was called. Prior to that , and before he shared hi experience we were talking about what sites we trusted when it came to research on the web. Mayo Cinic was the one and it helped him decided to try the mixture. When I got home from my appointment, I immediately went to this sight and joined. Because I live a vegan lifestyle I also search for organic natural ways for cures. I do have other joint issues but the lover back is the biggest. Just tilting my head while doing lite cleaning causes tension in the back muscles. I have to test it after 10 minutes.
Thank you thank you so much for all you information you have provided. I will definitely research. I am so happy I joined this website
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Hi @emp308290 First, let me thank you for your service to our country and also, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m happy you joined this website too! I hope you’ll take the time to peruse the 70+ groups in the forum. Each one has hundreds of conversations on almost any medical subject. Feel free to jump in with replies where your medical or lifetime experiences might be able to help someone else out with an answer or encouragement.
I’m a little biased but I also think Mayo Clinic is the best source for accurate and dependable medical information. ☺️
I really hope the turmeric blend works for you. Remember to check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if there’s any reason for you not to use it. It can interfere with some medications. Another member, @callalloo posted this reply which is very helpful. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732605/
It can also affect people who are prone to kidney stones so make sure you drink a lot of water if you use this daily to help relieve inflammation.
One other thing I’d like to mention, I’ve really suffered from similar issues with my neck, shoulders and upper back when tilting my head. Just a simple trip to an art gallery, looking up at a painting, would be enough to trigger muscle spasms. I couldn’t wear turtlenecks, a scarf, or carry a purse. What really made a difference for me long term are regular massages with a physical therapist who specializes in Myofascial release and acupuncture in the same area. I also roll out the area on either side of my spine and my upper shoulders with a LaCrosse ball to keep the muscles relaxed. I feel human again!
Have you tried a massage or acupuncture? Let me know how the turmeric works out!