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hate when i have a specific health question and the answer i get is generic brochure-ass platitudes like 'eat a healthy breakfast' shut the fuck up (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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i don't care that you're not a doctor, give me a proper fucking answer. i know i can 'do yoga' long term to reduce back pain, fucking what helps immediately? dammit

furthermore, i do not want to go to a doctor, shut the fuck up. i'm googling this bullshit because it doesn't take 2 months and money.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Did you try, I dunno, drinking water?

But seriously. Get a TENS unit (also called e-stim). Amazing little things. You can get really good ones from around 30$€£, just make sure to get one that takes 4 batteries (not 3) that has at least 2 channels and some programs. No need to overpay. The one I got for 20 € has the same programs my doc's unit has, and a full bag of replacement pads from Aliexpress doesn't cost much either.

Also see if caffeine does anything for you. I don't mean coffee, but some painkillers contain caffeine.