back pain

Submitted on Fri, Oct. 5th at 12:59 am by kristy_1

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I am on day 4 of the U.S.D and am really trying to follow the book. I just started to get some back pain that started in my lower back and is moving up to the middle now. The last time I did a detox I got the pain in my lower back but it went away. I figured that it might be my kidneys but now I just don't know. I guess it started on day 2 and has gotten worse. I couldn't sleep well last night and I hope it gets better. I also tried a heating pad and that does nothing. Any advice would be great. Thanks

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back pain

Submitted on Sat, Oct. 6th at 9:06 am by malaki

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Kristy, first I would suggest ice instead of heat to see if that helps- I suffer from frequent back pain, and if it is at all related to inflammation ice can help when heat makes it worse.

If you have been exercising as part of the program, there might be a musculoskeletal  component to it.

 

If there is nothing that you can think of that might have caused muscle or joint pain, and neither ice nor heat help, I would suggest you go to your doctor, just to rule out any possible serious issues, like kidney problems.

I have had good luck with acupuncture for chronic back pain, but I strongly suggest  a complete medical workup to make sure it is nothing acute or some undiagnosed issue before going with alternative methods.  

 

Good luck, and I hope it does not get in the way of your completing the program. 

 

thanks for the reply

Submitted on Sat, Oct. 6th at 3:18 pm by kristy_1

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I never thought of ice, I will have to try that. The last time I did a cleanse with some pills about 2 months ago I got the same pain on about day 3 also. Very strange because I have never felt anything like it before. The only reason that I haven't gone to the doctor yet is because of the town I live in. All they want to do out here is give you antibiotics and I don't want that. So I have to go to Las Vegas which is about an hour away and find someone that is actually a "Good" doctor. I am only 26 and try to be healthy and I do exercise too so maybe I've irritated something. I also haven't drank the broth as much as I should, I have about 2 cups a day. So I will try to have 3 and see if that helps. This has been very hard for me and I didn't think it would be, we have a carnival in town with lots of yummy food and I can't try any of it. Undecided Well thanks for the advice and if anyone else has anything to add that would be great too. 

                          Kristy

That is so funny, I had to

Submitted on Sun, Oct. 7th at 10:14 am by malaki

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That is so funny, I had to drive by our local fair yesterday and the food smelled SO good- I know it is not good for me, but I wanted it. 

 

Sounds like you are healthy and in good shape, so I hope it clears up quickly. Remember to drink lots of water, too. If it is lactic acid from exercising or a buildup of detox breakdown byproducts, drinking lots of water and doing the bath (or even just soaking in a hot tub) will help clear it up more quickly.

 

Pamela