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Suggest Remedy For Back Pain After A Fall At 32 Weeks Of Pregnancy
About 2 weeks ago I slipped and fell down the stairs (the stairs are hardwood). I am pregnant so I tried to fall backwards, which I did; however, I hit right in the middle of my thoracic spine at about the point a female bra strap would hit. About 4 days later when the stiffness passed, I started getting dull pain in my back where I hit right around the spine. Throughout the work day while sitting upright or after walking or doing chores around the house, I have no pain. The pain only starts once I lay down. If I lay down and then get up, the pain continues. This seems backwards from what I generally hear about backpain. I can t take any meds and my ability to stretch is limited because I am now at 32 weeks.
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Tue, 12 May 2015
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Hi,
As you are doing your daily routine without any problem. It seems to be a soft tissue injury only. Still it's essential to exclude few things before you start neglecting your health. First thing is to get checked by your gynecologist to confirm no issue is there.
An X-ray of thoracic point would help to find / exclude any bony or disc problem and start with specific treatment as per need. Anyway, cold compress and over the counter medicine like Ibuprofen paracetamol combination can be taken after food to start the medication before to consult experts.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
As you are doing your daily routine without any problem. It seems to be a soft tissue injury only. Still it's essential to exclude few things before you start neglecting your health. First thing is to get checked by your gynecologist to confirm no issue is there.
An X-ray of thoracic point would help to find / exclude any bony or disc problem and start with specific treatment as per need. Anyway, cold compress and over the counter medicine like Ibuprofen paracetamol combination can be taken after food to start the medication before to consult experts.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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