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Modic Type II treatment

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jo41784
jo41784

Hi there

I've just been prescribed augmentin to help with modic type II condition.

I'd be interested in connecting with anyone who is, or has, undergone the antibiotic treatment, with advice on how best to prepare myself for the 8 week course I'm about to start.

Look forward to hearing from anyone,

Jo

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  • jackie09193
    jackie09193 jo41784

    Posted

    Hi Jo,

    I am afraid I can,t help you prepare for taking your antibiotic treatment but I would like to know how you got it prescribed for modic type 2 changes. I have been in pain every day for seven years and have modic 2 changes but was told that the treatment only worked on type 1 changes.

     

    • jo41784
      jo41784 jackie09193

      Posted

      Sure Jackie.

      I had my second MRI last October which showed, after a 10 year period, that there was detoriation in my condition. The NHS told me there was nothing they could do, I fought them, and got a referral for pain relief injections which I had 2 weeks ago.

      Ahead of the injections, I went for a private consultation with an osteopath and asked her to explain what the MRI results actually meant. She explained what Modic is, referred me to this site and recommended I find out as much as I can about MAST and to go see my GP, fully armed so to speak.

      Ahead of my appointment, I sent my GP (under Leicestershire and Rutland PCT) a covering letter explaining what I was coming to talk to him about and enclosed information which is widley available on the internet. I had that appointment today and he (as has been my experience) listened, talked through the pitfalls, and prescribed the course of antibiotics. I've decided to start them on Monday.

      I think you just have to battle with each hurdle. If you've had the MRI which shows you have Modic Type II, then there are two options. 1) they (NHS) leave you alone, it continues to get worse, ending in further cost to the NHS or 2) they try this treatment.

      I will update this site when I'm further down the line. YOu've just got to get pro-active and fight your corner. I'm a 42 year old professional, with a normal education behind me, who has no alternatives open to her. It would have been cruel for my GP to have turned round and said no to me, in my opinion.

      Hope that helps & I wish you luck!

      Jo

  • jackie09193
    jackie09193 jo41784

    Posted

    Hi Jo,

    Thank you for your reply to my question. It is interesting that your GP prescribed the treatment because mine told me she wasn't,t allowed to. I hope you get on alright and more importantly that it works. I was told about it by a spinal surgeon and since I assumed I was going to try it I asked a pharmacist about the possible side effects. If it helps he said were one to get any side effects they would be transient.

     

    • jo41784
      jo41784 jackie09193

      Posted

      I'd probably clarify what she meant by wasn't allowed to. Are you in the UK? Each PCT will operate differently and have budget constraints. I sent all the info to my GP ahead of my appointment with him so he had time (if required) to consult with the practice manager. I'd give it another go. Take some evidence with you off the internet. Site other Modic II individuals who have used it and had benefit and push your GP on what other options are open to you if this one is a dead end. They can't just fill you with pain killers and leave you to it. That isn't 'care'. Long term, it ends up costing the NHS more!

      Best of luck,

      Jo

  • jackie09193
    jackie09193 jo41784

    Posted

    Hi Jo,

    I was wondering if you could let me know how you are getting on with the antibiotic treatment regards side effects because having told you my GP said you could not prescribe the treatment I now have problems in the thoracic region of my back and the consultant I saw for that said he would prescribe the antibiotics for the modic changes in the lumbar region. Thanks.

    Jackie

  • francine66136
    francine66136 jo41784

    Posted

    Hi Jo

    I have Modic Type 1 and damaged disc in L5 so I started the MAST treatment today.

    Even after the first tablet (they are not small ones either)  I had really bad nausea but hoping it will settle tomorrow. 

    How has your treatment and side effects gone so far? Any tips? I have some prebiotic to take each day and trying to cut out sugar to reduce risk of side effects

    I'm feeling really hopeful as in all honesty I can't cope with this pain every day for much longer. I've had chronic severe pain for 2 years now even after physio, Chiro weekly sports massage, daily Pilates,acupuncture etc - my back is costing me a fortune but just trying to get some relief . Fingers crossed this works! 

    kindest regards

    Francine

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