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Back pain after delivery
I have back pain near l4 n l5 before pregnancy
And doctor said it will increase in pregnancy
I went for acupuncture, but pain reduced only for few days
After conceiving, I din't take treatment
Now even after 7 months of delivery
I am getting severe back pain
Can I take any medication now
Because baby is on mother milk still
Can I take CALPOL or dolo for back pain
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✓Most postpartum back pain is muscle-related,
Breastfeeding posture is the biggest trigger , use pillows, don’t bend forward
✓another common cause is vitamin d 3 deficiency
Most of times pain is not disc-related. MRI usually not required initially.
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u can take paracetamol 650,or ibuprofen if pain persists
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if pain is chronic and increasing in severity
need to do X-ray LS spine,check
Vitamin D level and
Calcium level
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At 7 months postpartum, this is not just pregnancy pain anymore — it needs proper management.
You can paracetamol, but Paracetamol alone may not control severe disc pain.
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You can take Calpol or Dolo while breastfeeding.
Take your Calcium, Iron and Vitamin D supplements regularly.
Start yoga or strength training exercises after consulting a orthopedic doctor.
Hot water fomentation will also help with the pain.
Take care
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I suggest proper exercises and stretching.
Do continue the medication, but the pain in back is due to the certain posture acquired during the pregnancy.
Stretching exercises are must
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You can take diclofenac for pain relief.contine calcium supplements do back exercises but if still persist can go for a scan and physical consultation
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If you had recieved any anaesthetic during your delivery, this might have come as a side effect!
Consult a physician nearby and maybe get imaging done.
Don’t go for therapies with no proven results.
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It's common after delivery, take calcium supplements you can take dolo for pain
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Eterocoxibmr two times a day after food for ten days
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Your core musles will be weak after pregnancy
If you do proper physiotherapy there will be significant improvement.
Please start spine,core strengthening exersice, abductor and gluteal strengthening exercise.
Analgesics only if you have severe pain
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U can take dolo650
And do regular exercise and back strength exercise
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Calpol can be taken. Go for back exercises and yogas. It will help you a lot.
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Yes you can take dolo but it will only provide temporary symptomatic relief.
We need to find out the cause of the problem.
Consult me on practo or WhatsApp me on 8018 x 244 x 546
For further evaluation and management.
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Yes, you can take CALPOL or dolo, however that may not relieve your back pain. Severe Back pain in this age group needs to be carefully examined as it may be due to degenerative spine or slipped disc.
For further information, kindly consult with me at 9999 x 104 x 408. Consult today for better health today and healthier tomorrow.
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Back pain is common after delivery, especially if it was present before pregnancy. It can increase due to muscle strain, posture issues, and carrying the baby.
You can safely take Calpol or Dolo (paracetamol) for pain while breastfeeding. It is safe for the baby when taken in normal doses.
Avoid strong painkillers without doctor advice. Along with medicines, try:
• Proper posture while feeding
• Back support while sitting
• Gentle exercises and stretching
• Avoid lifting heavy weight
If pain is severe or not improving, please consult for further evaluation and treatment.
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Kindly consult for detailed advice
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You can take pcm ,because its less secrete in breast milk.also you can take also physiotherapy session.after 6 month of breastfeeding , you need to evaluate properly with orthopedician .
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Your history suggests:
• Back pain before pregnancy (likely mechanical or disc-related at L4–L5 level — commonly confused as “14–15”)
• Pain worsened during pregnancy
• Now 7 months postpartum
• Severe back pain persists
• You are breastfeeding
This is most likely:
• Mechanical low back pain
• Core muscle weakness after pregnancy
• Postural strain (breastfeeding posture, lifting baby)
• Possible sacroiliac joint strain
This is very common after delivery.
Regarding medicine:
✔ Paracetamol (Calpol / Dolo 650) is SAFE during breastfeeding.
It passes in very minimal amount into breast milk.
So yes, you can take it.
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For pain relief now:
✔ Paracetamol 500–650 mg up to 3 times daily (after food)
✔ Hot fomentation 15–20 minutes
✔ Use lumbar support while sitting
✔ Avoid bending forward suddenly
If pain is severe:
✔ Short course of Ibuprofen may be considered (generally safe in breastfeeding)
But avoid without doctor advice if you have gastritis.
Important long-term step:
✔ Start postnatal core strengthening exercises
✔ Pelvic floor + lower back strengthening
✔ Physiotherapy is more effective than acupuncture
If pain radiates to leg / numbness / tingling → needs evaluation.
Health Tips
✔ Sit straight while feeding baby (use pillow support)
✔ Avoid lifting baby from floor by bending
✔ Sleep on firm mattress
✔ Start gradual back strengthening
✔ Maintain adequate Vitamin D & calcium
Pain persisting 7 months postpartum suggests muscle weakness more than inflammation.
You can safely take Calpol/Dolo for symptomatic relief while breastfeeding, but strengthening therapy is the real solution.
If you tell me:
• Is pain radiating to leg?
• Is there stiffness in morning?
• Any numbness?
I can guide whether this is simple mechanical pain or disc-related.
Booking an online consultation will allow proper postpartum spine assessment and a safe pain-management plan compatible with breastfeeding.
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Are you taking ur calcium supplement after delivery.. Need proper details.. Please connect me throgh practo or wattsap nine zero seven two two zero seven zero nine three
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can take dolo or calpol.
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Tiwari
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Varanasi
Yes, you can safely take CALPOL or Dolo (both are paracetamol/acetaminophen) for your back pain while breastfeeding. These are considered first-choice painkillers during breastfeeding by major health authorities. Only very small amounts pass into breast milk — far less than what a baby gets if given paracetamol directly No harmful effects have been reported in breastfed babies when taken at normal adult doses, and it has been used safely for decades
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Dr. Simranpreet Kaur
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Yes you can take tab voveron 75 mg, its safe to take
But also start with
Tab shelcal 500 once daily for 1 month
Cap uprise D3 once in a week for 2 months
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Yes u can take take tab imol plus
Consult online will guide you further
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take medications
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can take any pain killer for pain, take calcium supplements till you are breast feeding.
Avoid bending or sideward turning from back, lifting or pushing weights, sit with back straight and well supported .
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get PCM twice a day
And have physiotherapy
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Dr. Nasar Ahmed
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Jammu
# physiotherapy
Back muscle strengthening
Tab zerodol sp 1 tab bd * 5days 30min after breastfeeding
Tab calcium + vitd3 od for 2 week
Maintenance of proper posture while working resting
Follow up
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Proper evaluation required do contact
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Exercise is most important out of all treatments
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Calpol
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