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Study opportunity: Seeking people with chronic low back pain and depression or anxiety symptoms Dec 23, 2023 | By W. Michael Hooten, M.D. (@wmichaelhootenmd)
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@frankiecaldwell

I'm kind of young, I'm only 35, but because of my work, I also have unbearable pain in my lower back, for several days. I am afraid to imagine what will happen to me in 10-20 years.

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bunky44 | @bunky44 | Apr 11, 2023

Hi frankiecaldwell~
Sorry to hear that you are suffering so. I have a bulging L-5 disc...with narrowing of the nerve canal..and can relate to the pain and anxiety over what could be coming in years to come. I've made some changes in the last few years to compensate for the pain I know is either coming in my day, or I awaken with it...so...this is what I've found to really work wonders for me.
I go to sleep on my back with a pillow under my knees..do the same thing for about 20 minutes before getting out of bed in the am. That made all the difference in my quality of life. Then..when I started to get numbness in my toes and shins..I looked for something to help there as well. I FINALLY found that if I take just one Benfotiamine 150mg. in the am with breakfast...AND don't sleep on my side all night...my numbness and shin pains have just gone away!!!!!!!
I also use a hot pack on my lower back when it does act up during the day..that relieves the pain as well. Don't lift heavy things...use your legs and not your back...
I'm 79 and if I can find this relief..so can you! Hope this helps!

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