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Spondylitis

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lyn65518
lyn65518

i am in the process of being diagnosed, have had osteoarthritis for 16 years, but I have now the bones at top of spine and neck so painful I have lower back and flank pain, I had left heel pain but that went after about 2 months, I am taking tramadol and anti sickness pills but all they do is make me like a zombie. It makes me feel so weak, I have not left the house for ages I used to be so active, I am a pensioner now but the year leading up to retirement had to be on sick because I used to have to walk 2 miles to start my cleaning job in the end I just could not do anything..... Be happy to receive some replies about this condition.....

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  • carole28488
    carole28488 lyn65518

    Posted

    Hi, Lyn...Just want you to know that you are not alone.  I have scoleosis, spinal stenosis, and five degenerative discs.  I used to be very active, and would walk three miles a day..Now, I'm in pain almost all the time.  I take Tramadol, and it helps a lot, but makes me very tired and forgetful...Sometime I will have a whole day without pain, and it makes me so grateful, but the pain comes back with a vengeance.  I have had four or five radio frequence oblasions, but it lasts for about four months, and pain is back again.  I'm so sorry you are in pain all the time.  Just hang in there with me, and pray that it gets better.  I also take Lyrica on occasion, but that messes with my kidneys...Good luck, and Merry Christmas!!
    • lyn65518
      lyn65518 carole28488

      Posted

      Thanks for the message, today I actually pushed myself to go out to the shop and even managed to eat some dinner which on many days I don't feel hungry, not sure if it's the condition the pills or just the anxiety of it all. My favourite time of day curled up on sofa taken meds and have hot water bottle.... Merry Christmas carole
  • graham6214
    graham6214 lyn65518

    Posted

    hi lyn have you tried a tens machine that you can buy from any chemist my mum swears by hers and shes 86 hope this helps ps or try codine she takes them aswell
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