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Terrible Back Pain - Want to Take Aleve

plumpousplumpous member
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Hello,

I am suffering from very bad lower back pain to the point I can barely get up from my seat or put my shoes on. I'm gonna see a doctor but I kinda know they'll tell me to take an anti-inflamatory pill like Aleve. I read that during the first trimester it's not recommended. But I am in my second. Also, I don't plan on taking it more than once.
What do you guys think? I want to make sure I am safe and I am also afraid of causing further damage if I don't treat it.
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Re: Terrible Back Pain - Want to Take Aleve

  • SantistevanMommieSantistevanMommie member
    My dr told me I'm only allowed to take Tylenol. But you should ask your ob about it
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  • Miz_LizMiz_Liz member
    Aleve is a Class C drug which = do NOT take during pregnancy unless your Dr has said that the risks outweigh the benefits, which I can't imagine any Dr doing with something like this. As PP said, stick with Tylenol.
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  • CatsAreShadyCatsAreShady member
    Only regular Tylenol is recommended during pregnancy, says my doctors. I suggest seeing a chiropractor for pain management. Get a recommendation from your OB.
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  • sante12sante12 member
    I'm taking tylenol for my back pain. I take it when I'm working and use a heat pad when i laying down. My doctor approved these methods.
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  • trytry38evertrytry38ever member
    Always talk to your doctor before you take medication during pregnancy. Most give you a list of drugs likely safe. The only pain relieve that is recommended by my doctor is Tylenol. Also call your doc to make sure everything is okay I do not believe you should be in as much pain as it seems however every pregnancy is different as a precaution call.
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  • nofrogsnofrogs member
    edited April 2015
    I second the recommendation of a chiropractor, but honestly some are better with pregnant women than others. Here is a search tool to find a Webster Certified Chiro, meaning they specialize in pregnant women.


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  • csy2947csy2947 member
    For the other side of the coin it is important to think about your own health and sanity. A one time exposure to anything is unlikely to have lasting impacts.

    I have a chronic pain condition and was unable to to make it past 8 weeks without going back onto valium. I've talked it over with my doctor and when choosing between me being stressed, unable to function and in pain or accepting a slight increase to an already very low risk my doctor and I went with the latter. A lot of the new research is coming out in favor of treating women for discomforts and ailments instead of asking them to muscle through due to the very real negative impacts of stress and distress in pregnant women.

    Do what makes sense to you. I'd be careful with chiropractors though. No actual scientific evidence of support and actually a lot of evidence that it makes back pain worse, both temporarily and permanently in some cases.
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  • kjanderickakjandericka member
    My friend got a prenatal massage and said that it worked wonders for her back. It helped so much that she actually already scheduled appointments for the remainder of her pregnancy. I've had the same problem so I plan on scheduling a prenatal massage for next week. I called and asked my doctor about a chiropractor and he recommended that I try the massage first. If you go the massage or chiropractic route, just make sure they are well qualified. There are pressure points that shouldn't be massaged/adjusted during pregnancy.
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  • susubabysusubaby member
    Im also having terrible back pain. I have to sit on pillows-all the time. My body pillow helps at night. I have only taken tylenol a few times but I am trying to avoid any other medicines. Also a hot bath and having someone rub it. Just try super hard to stick it out for your baby(: otherwise, I feel ya! :((
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  • pixieprincsspixieprincss member
    I have had crazy back and pelvic pain issues in all three of my pregnancies. I used some acetaminophen during one pregnancy, but have not for the other two. Here are my other strategies.

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  • csy2947csy2947 member
    For the other side of the coin it is important to think about your own health and sanity. A one time exposure to anything is unlikely to have lasting impacts. I have a chronic pain condition and was unable to to make it past 8 weeks without going back onto valium. I've talked it over with my doctor and when choosing between me being stressed, unable to function and in pain or accepting a slight increase to an already very low risk my doctor and I went with the latter. A lot of the new research is coming out in favor of treating women for discomforts and ailments instead of asking them to muscle through due to the very real negative impacts of stress and distress in pregnant women. Do what makes sense to you. I'd be careful with chiropractors though. No actual scientific evidence of support and actually a lot of evidence that it makes back pain worse, both temporarily and permanently in some cases.
    I feel this is a really irresponsible piece of advice, as devil's advocate as the statement is meant to be. OP you should get advice from your OB before taking anything like Aleve. We have a telehealth service here in Ontario and in New Brunswick, you might be able to access something like that where you are if you need a quick, and responsible answer.
    This is the advice I have gotten from my OB and my MD parents. Perhaps it wasn't clear in my response but obviously everyone should discuss any medication they want to take with their doctor, but plenty of people don't even know they're pregnant until later on when they have been drinking and using advil like normal. And honestly not trying to be devil's advocate, this is true to my experience as I had to have lengthy discussions with multiple doctors about continuing to take a class d drug while pregnant. It is obviously not ideal, but neither is the mother continuing to deal with excruciating pain. It's all a matter of risk/benefit analysis that should definitely include a discussion with a doctor.
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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    I have lower lumbar fractures that make pg excruciating. I was only cleared to take Tylenol.


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  • penelope4612penelope4612 member
    The use of NSAIDS (such as advil/ibuprofen and naproxen/aleve) during pregnancy has been linked to the development of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (aka a potentially dangerous lung condition).  I am not sure if that is linked to the use of the medication in a certain trimester or not.  You should definitely speak with your doctor before taking it.  
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  • HaruhiChanHaruhiChan member
    I always try home remedies and the like before resorting to medication. Tylenol doesn't work for me, so I'm one of the unlucky ones who has to deal with a lot of pain with not much relief options. I won't take anything unless I absolutely need to, and will only consider a medication given to me by my doctor where she can find the best safest option. Point and case: I broke my elbow and tore the bicep, the pain was so severe and tylenol didn't make a dent in it so they put me on narcotics--i was 16 weeks when I broke my arm. My point is, you need to speak with your doctor about your particular case.

    Always try conservative methods first. A warm water bottle, ice pack, vick's vapor rub (my doctor cleared this for pregnancy for muscle aches), warm baths, a light massage of the sore area, support braces/bands, different sleeping positions, etc.

    A favourite of mine is taking a bit of powdered cayenne pepper powder and mixing it with coconut oil and using it as a rub. The chemical from the pepper (forget the spelling, it's found in most hot peppers, starts with a C) provides heat and relief and is often used in many over-the-counter muscle rubs. But this is a safe alternative. Simply make a thick paste with the coconut oil and pepper powder, massage onto the sore area and wipe off the excess. It will provide some heat to the area. If the heat feels too much, wash it off with soap and water.

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  • sandersknsanderskn member
    Just take some Tylenol instead. It is considered safe. Aleve and Advil aren't.
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  • Knottie59369680Knottie59369680 member
    I've had back pain from my shoulder blades to lower back since week 13. My Dr. recommended Tylenol, as well as heating pad in the back, not front. She also said okay to Tiger balm (a natural form of icee hot), and then went to my chiropractor. It's slowly improving. I just have to be patient and choose my activities wisely. Good luck.
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  • plumpousplumpous member
    @BrooklynBroussard My pain was caused by inflammation and was not related to the pregnancy. I ended up using tylenol and waiting it out but it was excruciating pain for several days and I was pretty miserable throughout plus I thought I might get worse if I didn't treat the inflammation. Luckily it did go away eventually.
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