Anti-inlfammatory?

I have heard great things about CBD for many ailments. 

You obviously don't have a weight problem - which is what causes my sciatica - but finding out what is triggering it, would be helpful. 

Tru

Urgh, my computer died when typing.  I assure you Sandia that what I had was extraordinarily brilliant.  But instead you need to be satisfied with the following (more shorthand, sorry) 

I use Aleve, it is non Aspirin  

https://www.aleve.com/faq/ingredients/

It may cause bleeding, but I think it is not the same risk as aspirin, which is a pretty common thing to happen.

https://www.drugs.com/aleve.html

I use Aleve now and again between my spinal tumors and exercise.  I try to avoid the prescriptions as much as possible and Prendisone is nasty.  I used Dexamethasone before I had radiation for my spine and after radiation.  It helped.  And whatever they are pumping in my chemo seems to also calm things down for a week or so - one pf the perks of being back on the bottle

Acupuncture has also helped a lot for me, been basically doing that for a few months and maybe popped two Aleve.  Check out TENS units, they help many people, I need to look into them.  Also yoga can help with the pain you have. Find a GOOD yoga instructor (there are bad ones out there who do the "I am going to be a yoga instructor and I have this certification" even if they have a couple hundred hours of training) who can check you out.

Of course get this all cleared by your MD, but you knew I would have to add that and I know you are smart enough that I really did not have to 

Not sure if you like the taste of ginger but ginger is not only good for nausea but also known for anti-inflammatory agent. You can cut the ginger into slices and boil in water for 10-20 minutes, depends on how much of intensity you prefer. Add lemon or honey for flavor. I love ginger so I can drink it straight. 

ACinNC said:

Voltaren

There is a topical preparation by prescription for the oral form of Voltaren, an anti-imflammatory.  It does have some absorption systemically but far less than the oral form.  It is mainly used for joint pain.  My husband uses it when he remembers and has good relief from his pain.  He is very sensitive to the oral meds and never has had side effects with the topical.   

Not sure if it still is.  But for a long time no prescription needed.  And it works great.

Back pain is no fun.  It is another one of those "quality of life subtractors."

My history of pain has spanned decades.  In 2011, I finally surrendered to a spinal fusion.  It provided notable relief for about three months, but then the pain returned.  In 2013, I had a revision surgery.  No improvement.  In 2014, I surrendered to pain management.  While going through adjuvant chemo therapy in late 2017 I told my pain management doctor that I wanted out of the program and off the drugs.  We did that in mid 2018 and I have been "one hurting puppy" ever since.

I have tried the CBD oil.  Absolutely no benefit for me.  Currently awaiting a consult with a vascular surgeon regarding a significant blockage in one of my leg veins that was identified during a rectal cancer CT scan.  The human body can sure challenge the medical community sometimes.

Never forget Buddy, motion is lotion.  Never stop moving, regardless.

Jim

Anti-inflammatories

Oral and IV vitamin C, are anti-inflammatory and can help resolve some spinal stenoses.   Several years ago, I had terrible back pain issues, had to carefully roll out of  bed, cry a little, crawl up a pole to stand.  Couldn't resolve it with glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, boswellia; vitamin D3, and fish oil.  Finally started 16 grams/day oral vitamin C, up and walking, fine, in several days.    C (see) Saul

I have a sister-in-law who has terrific inflammatory pain behind her eyes. Drs prescribe prednisone like candy for or IV and they don't really work well or long.  She gets her best pain relief from IV vitamin C, 1.25 - 1.5 gram/kg.   She takes a lot of anti-inflammatory supplements to extend it but IV C is what she really wants.  

Niacinamide tablets every 1-2 has some anti-inflammatory action.

Also might check large MSM for slight aid, eg. 10g+/day, divided doses.

Fish oil 2-3 tablespoons max/day, of course, bleed time is altered. 

Backaches

Better call Saul