how much longer L5 s1
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I've suffered with (apparant) siatica with once a year bk goes and can't move lasts 24 hours but then go bk to normal,this stared after I had daughter in 2009.on boxing day it litrally went!! Doctor said siatica again signed me off work,a week later I'm in gp totally numb down below and in constant pain,so sent to hospital had mri confirmed prolapse off l5s1 by 10 mm and touching nerve that's why numb and in so much pain,any sined consent they was operating in the am,so come am surgeon came round and decided not to wait 4 weeks. ( no beds in spinal department) sent home with pregablin,tramadol.nephopam and signed of 4 weeks,..........3 weeks in I can do 10 min walk but in agony next day,so I slipped outside last night,instant pain,woke I can't walk,and to top it of went downstairs and my legs went and fell down 2 steps,really don't want to go a&e,sick off not being able to work,school runs feel totall useless
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james82082 dugsy30
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Craigo14 dugsy30
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I feel your pain.
I had surgery on a L5 S1 two weeks ago.
But when I was in absolute agony I went to my local physio for a few appointments and she sorted me out.
Also I would advice anyone with back back to get a tens machine they take the edge of the pain and only cost like £15-£20
Good luck
Craigo14 dugsy30
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joe52881 dugsy30
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dugsy30
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Craigo14 dugsy30
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Like I said a tens machine took some of the edge off the pain for me. it's worth a try!
dugsy30 Craigo14
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Craigo14 dugsy30
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Defo worth a try can get them from lloyds pharmacy for £10-£15. Also I used ice compression.
I've had it on and off for 8 years (since I was 18) but didn't really go to the doctors as they were useless!!
had my worst bout of pain last summer and though enough is enough and demanded somthing was done!! Im really lucky that the NHS sent me private and it was all done under 5 months. I would of taken a loan out and paid for it myself if needs be I was that bad.
Hang in there I can defo relate to your pain it's horrible but you will over come it.
dugsy30 Craigo14
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Just really hope they soet somat monday,they was doin op when I was in on 6 th jan I signed consent etc but was no beds,friend as one, is ok for nerve pain though,thanks corinne
anglosaxon1 dugsy30
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joe52881 anglosaxon1
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anglosaxon1 joe52881
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I put mine on a credit card and my consultants fees were paid by Benenden £8.19 per month. I dont have any spare cash, but being self employed I cant spend the next 18 months being in pain waiting for an operation.
joe52881 dugsy30
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