I took Doan's PM on an empty stomach...ask me anything!

[Not_Giving_Up]

I hadn't eaten all day...I crammed some leftover pizza in my face when I realized that life had become slightly surreal.

[Paul Hood]

1. Doan's PM?

Is that some nocturnal offshoot of Doans back pills?

[Not_Giving_Up]

2. Yep...to help you sleep

I'm out of the regular ones, and until I get insurance, this is what I've got.

[Not_Giving_Up]

3. While I'm on the subject...Unusual tips for back pain?

My back is screwed, no question. I'm scared to go to an ortho because I know what they'll tell me - back surgery!

Anybody have any useful tips for dealing with muscles that never relax, muscles that spasm, being unable to move?

[OzarkDem]

6. Massage Therapist

I had problems with muscle spasms after I pulled muscles and tendons in my arm and shoulder. The doctors gave me a lot of muscle relaxers, etc, but the problem didn't go away. Going to a massage therapist for a couple of visits, plus alternating hot and cold compresses eventually fixed it.

[Not_Giving_Up]

8. I have a massage therapist

The last time I went, I couldn't move for a week...it had been too long, and I was in bad shape.

[Paul Hood]

7. Yoga helped me for muscle spasms. n/t

[Not_Giving_Up]

9. I've looked at yoga, but have no idea

where to start. Suggestions?

[bigwillq]

4. Don't take too much of that shit

My friend's brother took more than the intended amount and got really sick.

[Not_Giving_Up]

5. Nope, just the standard two pills

I only take it when I have to.