Unidentified lumbar back pain - Any Ideas!
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Had gradual increase in back pain for 4 months,
A spine consultant reviewed Xray, MRI to tell me poor muscle tone.
Pain is increasing slowly day by day and spreading up the back.
Stress and totally confusec, many web sites say
lower back pain lasts for a few weeks.....
Feels like someone has lodged a marble in my back
so when I sit down I cannot get comfy!
Confused, any ideas anyone...
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scott17436 Aubrey1803
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Have you been to a Physio?
Aubrey1803 scott17436
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Thanks just good to hear a reply.
No shooting pains but numb bum which I expect might
just be poor muscle tone.
When sitting my spine has no protection and hurts.
I am starting physio next week.
elizabeth20203 Aubrey1803
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Elizabeth.
Aubrey1803 elizabeth20203
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I cannot even begin to think it is going to last that long, so sorry.
Yes there are lost of reasons, I have started to read some of the comments I am realising I am not alone. Even though skeptical about Physio I will do it. Am also struggling with the pain killers just need to get these right. Will be asking doctors to get this improved.
Take care yourself and thanks for replying.
Alan
Aubrey1803 scott17436
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Been reading through some of your replies, clearly you are better informed. I wanted to go to one of the back clinics Spire. One in Southampton and one in Manchester, would you recommend this?
Alan
scott17436 Aubrey1803
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elizabeth20203 Aubrey1803
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What meds are you taking? I currently take Naproxen and have Amitriptyline to help with sleep, this relaxes the nerves around the spine.
I hope you find some relief soon and find out what is causing your pain.
Best wishes.
Elizabeth.
marshall71 Aubrey1803
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Don't google looking too see what it can be as it will make things worse with stress bad backs can last a lifetime had mine for over 23 yrs and it's still bad my lower disc is gone
Aubrey1803 marshall71
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Thanks for replying.
23 years, I feel like a newbie, how have you managed?
Can you not get an surgery/treatment, have you had an MRI scan, X rays?
Stress is hard I do a lot of travelling at work and this I think causes me many issues. Hoping the physio will help me exercise and calm down. My doctor suggested swimming but this did not work for you?
You are right about google, crazy stuff makes you even more worried.
scott17436 Aubrey1803
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I hate swimming, however, it is probably one of the best all round exercise you can do for your spine and your body as a whole. Non-weight baring so no stress on joints and it will build up your muscle tone and also relax the ones you may have that are going into spasm. It allows your core to be strengthened in a fast and efficient way without stressing other parts of your body.
I've just had a double fusion (post op 6 days) and I'll be going swimming, hopefully in a few weeks. I'll also be going back to Spire in Livingston as I trust them to get my back rehab done properly.
Best of luck
Scott
Markbe Aubrey1803
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