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Pains Galore

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johnjo
johnjo

Sciatica for 8 years severe chronic middle back pains everyday left shoulder down left arm into my hand aches and then goes numb doctors answer is

co codamols 500/30

Ibrobrufens

Amitriptoline

This apparently works for some and not for others I'm currently seeing a medical Osteopath at private clinic in Edinburgh and hoping that they can do something to release nerve problems as this is what I believe it to be all round.

Anyone similer issues advice would be grateful thanks in advance.

John

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  • Guest
    Guest johnjo

    Posted

    Sorry to hear that mate.Mine is lower back and legs.The only thing I can say to you is don't have any operations.Because I thought it was painful but after they had messed about with me it's three or four times worse.Can barely walk.Had cortosone injections, Facit injections, epidurals etc.Wish I had not bothered now.I'm on gabbapentin (nerve block)9 ×300mls a day.8x tramadol and morphine. I was a class 1 lorry driver for 25 years and finished on ill health about 5 years ago.So all I would say to you is be careful which way you go.Good luck.Dean.

  • Reddave8
    Reddave8 johnjo

    Posted

    Hi Johnjo,

    I'm sorry to hear of your pain as I have long term experience like yourself!

    I have done injections galore and acupuncture the latter helped but not for long! I have also just enrolled with a private osteopath and though it's an expense I can't really afford I've got to try anything and everything so far I've only had an initial assessment and 1 follow up so far so good and at least it's positive aches instead of excruciating debilitating PAIN!!!! 

    I wish you well on your personal pain journey and if I come across anything that works for me I will let you know

    Dave

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