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My younger brother is screaming in pain... (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by Makan@lemmygrad.ml to c/comradeship@lemmygrad.ml

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I would like to help him but I don't know what to do...

His screams echo through the house due to a lower back muscle spasm that he got recently, likely due to a herniated disc in his spine or something. He's never gone through this before, I think. He's almost 26, but our family has a history of back problems (and heart problems) for whatever reason. Don't know if that could mean something.

I am a lot older than him and have never had back trouble, EVER. But how can my younger brother have such immense pain in his mid-twenties? I thought back problems only grew more acute later on, such as in your 40s or 50s? I believe we will at least have the x-ray results soon.

I live in Virginia and am wondering if there is a better place nearby to take him than just the Inova hospital around around here. He is being taken right now to the hospital nearby.

His screams trigger flashbacks and traumatic thoughts and memories in my head (doesn't help that I have misophonia). So yeah, fun, fun, fun...

Anyway, let me know what you think because I could use some suggestions.

Just want to know how I can help and what I can do.

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[–] Valarie@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Lidocane patches or gel are always good,

Muscle spasms a tense unit could maybe help with

I am not a person who has delt with that kind of issue but I know some basic stuff

You can get strong lidocane patches and some other meds, if you could get it it is possible to buy numbing meds that can be injected into the affected area for stronger temporary relief but I dont know your comfort level with diy-ing light medical procedures

In nc either Baptist or preferably atrium would be where to take them but idk anything about Virginia hospitals

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Lidocane patches, got it.

INOVA is the best hospital system in Virginia so it's fine.

[–] Valarie@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Dont just look at generally best, try and find one with a good orthopedic department because that is what you are gonna actually need for long term treatment

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 month ago

Noted.

[–] Maeve@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 month ago

I miss my tens unit. 😔