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excruciating low back pain

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keezzy
keezzy

Hi has anyone advice

I have been suffering chronic back and neck pain for years but it has now got so much worse

Two days ago it completely went I was in agony have been in bed since

My mri was normal but docto giving me a facet joint tomorrow

I am in such a state cant work and taking lots of strong medication

I'm so depressed

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  • Craigo14
    Craigo14 keezzy

    Posted

    Hi Kelly

    Sorry to hear this, I can relate to your pain as will do many in this group.

    Relieve for me was physiotherapy! They really are miracle workers. I understand they are expensive but I still go on a regular basis it's defo worth the money!

    Also a rems machine did me wonders you can pick one up for £15 they really are brilliant!!

    Cold and hot compression works for some.

    Hope this I for

    • keezzy
      keezzy Craigo14

      Posted

      Ok thanks craig

      Do you mean a tens machine?

      The ones you see in Argos?

      I'm just worried about where this is leading now unable to work and I don't get sick pay

      How are you?

    • Craigo14
      Craigo14 keezzy

      Posted

      Yep a tens machine (dam sausage fingers)

      I picked my up from Lloyds pharmacy for around £15 it's brilliant.

      I had surgery about a month ago but before that I had terrible back pain. Physio always relieved the pain after a couple of sessions.

      What have the doctors diagnosed

      You with?

      Craig

    • keezzy
      keezzy

      Posted

      They said its mechanical back pain and my mri was normal

      I don't understand how I can be normal yet be in so much pain

      What is your diagnosis

      They said they wouldn't operate on me

  • saba86073
    saba86073 keezzy

    Posted

    I most cases, back and neck pain may be a symptom of many different cause including overuse, strenuous activity or heavy lifting. Degeneration of vertebrae, is often caused by stresses on the muscles and ligament that supports the spine. Facet joint injections usually have two goals: to help diagnose the cause and location of pain and also to provide pain relief. Hope you get to the root cause of pain and starts feeling better soon.
  • odam_99161
    odam_99161 keezzy

    Posted

    ​Backache is most common in the lower region (lumbago), although it can be felt anywhere along your spine, from your neck down to your hips. There are other causes also that affects back and neck pain. Maintain correct posture while sitting, standing and sleeping. Reduce emotional stress that may cause muscle tension. Join exercise classes – where you are taught specific exercises to strengthen your muscles. There are some therapy can also be helpful such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy or acupuncture.
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