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dawn57104
dawn57104

I am currently struggling with severe back pain, i have had this most of my life but fear it is getting worse.

I see an osteopath every 2 months to sort my muscles out and that releases some tension but now i feel that my problem lies deeper with my spine as i use to get the aching and not settling at night years ago and now i have it a whole lot worse than before.

I have tried stretching, yoga and meds, most gels to numb and ease the pain, i have cocodamol too but dont like the side effects of taking those as i am unable to drive with them as i feel dizzy.

Any one have any suggestions as to what i can try?

I am seeing my gp tonight but wondered what anyone else does?

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  • Buckeyes
    Buckeyes dawn57104

    Posted

    Maybe an mri is in order?

    Best of luck!

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 Buckeyes

      Posted

      Not sure what will happen, i see my gp tonight so will see what happens.

      Not had a MRI before and will not do my anxiety much good if she says that.

      thanks

    • Buckeyes
      Buckeyes dawn57104

      Posted

      Having an mri doesn't mean your doctor thinks there's something horrible going on but to determine where the pain might be coming from!  Just diagnostic!  Don't sweat it!

      Good luck!

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 Buckeyes

      Posted

      That is not how my brain will process information.

      I got more pain meds and to see how it goes if no better by Friday i will ask for more investigations as something isnt right.

  • randy_85492
    randy_85492 dawn57104

    Posted

    You may have curvature of your spine as I do...Have you had an XRay to determine your back probems?...Some respondents to this blog have suggested contacting a Pain Management Center...Deep Heat Rub and a Heating Pad my help..Also, a Back Brace and Aleve, a medication, help me....I, too, feel my pain is increasing over time due to continued spine curvature....Te Pain is becoming a constant....I hope other respondents may have better suggestions for you...
    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 randy_85492

      Posted

      I do randy. i have had it since i was little.

      No i have not had a recent xray of my back, my gp seem reluctant to do this but i am pushing for this as the pain meds are not getting to the root cause of it.

      I have tried so many methods and more. Not had a back brace though. i see a osteopath every 2 months to sort my muscles out but this feels different this time.

      I am going back friday to see what i can get them to agree too. the sleepless nights due to pain is not helping either.

      Thank  you for your advice

    • randy_85492
      randy_85492 dawn57104

      Posted

      Have you tried a chiropracter?.......That might help for a little while..
    • randy_85492
      randy_85492 dawn57104

      Posted

      Do the Xray to determine the extent and if you have a curvature of your spine and back discs that have disintegrated and possibly fused together.

      That's my problem and from what I've been told,there isn't a long-term cure. To reduce the lower back pain, I stay off my feet and don't walk, as  much as possible....But when the back starts hurting as a result of those or other physical activity, I put on my back brace before I do those activities and take some Aleve. After the activity, I put Heat on my back which reduces muscle & bone tension, use deep heat rub, as well as, use a chair back massager. A Long Hot Shower helps too..I don't take Any pain meds for my back other than Aleve...I don't won't to get hooked on opiates..

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 randy_85492

      Posted

      Hi Randy.

      I see an osteopath every 2 months but this time it feels different it is central in my back near the base of my spine and going upwards a couple of vertibrae.

      Last night i was in agony laying down which never happens, not even a hot water bottle helped other than 2 cocodamol that eased it slightly and i slept as they knock me out anyway.

      I only take meds when i need to mostly i can cope with it, seems like the pain is radiating upwards and sometimes downwards which means i am aware that something is going on.

      I will give it until friday and see what happens but i am pushing my gp for a scan/xray to find out the cause as meds are not a long term solution for me.

      Thanks for your advice smile

  • randy_85492
    randy_85492 dawn57104

    Posted

    Yes...If the pain persists, see your GP and Pain Management Clinic soon...The Gp may refer you to a nurologist (nerve specialist), because the pain could be caused by the nerves touching the spine bones..I hope you can get some relief soon...
    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 randy_85492

      Posted

      thanks Randy, i am taking cocodamol at the moment just so i can function it is horrible to feel like this.

      take care

  • alpine
    alpine dawn57104

    Posted

    Hello Dawn

    Do you have spinal stenosis or something else ? Only after an MRI did I know that was the cause of my pain. I'm seeing a surgeon in October and

    hopefully he will be operating before years end. A friend had the same problem, he had the surgery and was home the next day. I know it.s not easy living with constant pain but hang in there.

    Regards, Alpine

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 alpine

      Posted

      I have lower spine scolosis.

      I am trying to manage the pain but it just feels like one thing after another

       

    • alpine
      alpine dawn57104

      Posted

      Hello Dawn

      Has anyone talked about putting a rod in your back ? Regards, Alpine

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 alpine

      Posted

      Their was talk when u was a lot younger around 10 but it was not at the stage where my parents felt like it was needed.

      I am trying to get a referral from my GP but all they want me to do is physio!

       

    • alpine
      alpine dawn57104

      Posted

      Hello Dawn 

      I felt like my GP wasn't listening so I found a new GP. She is a good

      listener and doesn't hesitate to send me to the right specialist. My physio 

      said I had spinal stenosis and the MRI proved him right. 

      Regards, Alpine

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 randy_85492

      Posted

      Update

      Saw my GP on friday and she advised that if the pain doesnt ease within a week or so she will refer me to the pain management clinic and i will get an MRI scan as well. Finally someone who is listening!

    • dawn57104
      dawn57104

      Posted

      Actually just phoned and asked to book an appt got to wait 3 weeks so i spoke to my GP and she is referring me to the pain clinic asap! I have also been given tramadol pain relief? anyone had this?
    • randy_85492
      randy_85492 dawn57104

      Posted

      Good News!. I hope the Pain Clinic can stop your pain...I'm not familar with tramadol......

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