I pulled a back muscle, finally gave up the otc stuff because it wasn't touching the painful spasms and went to a doc...the first time in over 2 years. He gave me 4 prescriptions but one I just refuse to take (oxy) and didn't fill. They have helped but they make me so drowsy and uncoordinated. I'm a hazard to be around, lol. DH is coping magnificently.
Don't worry Ken, I understand what you're saying perfectly. And if anything else would have helped, avoiding them would have been my preference. I've had some serious back issues for about 30 years now and I know when I reach the point that nothing else is going to give me some relief. I'm sorry about your DS, that must have been horribly hard seeing a child go through that.
Oh muscles spasms are so very painful, i hope you feel better soon. Good dh is being so helpful!!