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Thanks for the welcome
Thank you to the lovely people who have replied to my post. The consensus of opinion regarding the source of my pain is anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment with right side diaghphram weakness but the abdomino phrenic dyssynergia posts talked about similar consequences to mine and I guess I was just trying to find something…
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Hi, my name is Mrscinq! I have Cervical Stenosis. Any advice?
Im new to all this, I think I am considered disabled but not sure.. I have Cervical Stenosis and have had C6/7 removed (ACDF) and have had additional root blocks as have nerve pain and loose the feeling in my arms and hands at night. Any advice would be grateful. I
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Hi, my name is Michelle16! I've been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, and am in pain. Anyone else?
After suffering on and off with bad backs for years 2020 was a nightmare, I had Bursitis , first on the right and then the left then ended up with sciatica on the left side, have never felt such excruciating pain , couldn't walk ended up having to use crutches , my GP was very good and referred me to the hospital but as…
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How do people cope with the day to day things when living with spinal stenosis?
Hello, this will be my first post on this site. I have lived with this spinal stenosis for 10 years and thought it couldn't get any worse. You know whats coming next don't you, it did, a lot worse. The last 3 months have been horrendous, the dreaded pseudo claudication. Losing the ability to stand, even for 2 minutes is so…
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I had a slip disc in 2011. I still get pain in right hip, foot, and back. What could be the cause?
Hi, I had slip disc back in year 2011, but recovered my scatica issue. I had an visited a geriatrics doctor and in rehab counter engaging physio therapy. At that time I was 45 years old. The worst case was in 2018 Oct where I was hospitalised 3 days at the hospital where I first started my rehad. I could not straighten my…
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Is This Gout Getting Worse Leading To Arthritis
I am unfortunately getting older.For the last ten years or so have been getting fairly regular bouts of Gout.This is on par as painful as having my leg stretched when I was a child. But these attacks are getting more disabling as I get older.When I have an attack I am literally paralysed. I cannot walk due to the intense…
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Spinal damage symptoms: red flags and management?
Well hurt my back in may 2020 doctors said it was a lumbar strain then got an mri 2 months later and found disc bulge with protrusions at L5 S1 but workers comp doctor said not work related so got a lawyer but went from may 2020 till September 2021 being treated as a strain. In September workers comp changed it to disc…
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Severe nerve pain
I know we cant give medicalbadvice but was just wondering if anyone has any idea or recommendations to ease my pain I have below knee amputation 4 years ago I have always had a bit of nerve pain in my stump but nothing too bad just the odd twinge and I take pregablin for it However this week it has started to be really bad…
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Pain really getting me down
I have suffered with back problems for the past 20years which over the last 7/8 years have gradually got worse.It started of with pain in my lower back which was helped by regular trips to a Chiropractor.This allowed me to continue walking with my local walking group. But slowly over the past 7 years the pain has gradually…
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Constant Headaches
Hi there My husband suffers with constant severe headaches that pain killers have no or little effect on. Just wanted to share ideas for easing pain if anyone has any? The only thing that gives any relief seems to be a hot shower, he's literally sat in the shower for hours at times trying to get some relief. His pain is…
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Fibro pacing
Hi I'm new here and also newly diagnosed with fibro. Have recently divorced and started a new job. Luckily my symptoms are not unbearable and there are others who are much worse. However brain fog, forgetfulness, constant tiredness/sleepiness, stiffness, some pain and inability to regulate body temperature seems to be me!…
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Hi, my name is toby1967! I have spinal stenosis, which is now causing some other problems
I have spinal stenosis in my lower back. It has recently become painful.inmy hips worse on the right. I have recently developed urinary problems that I have read may be related to pressure in the nerves from the stenosis. Erectile issues have developed also.
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Has anyone had a Baclofen pump privately? Is it expensive?
Hi I'm new here. I have neurological disfunction of the Central Nervous System, amongst a few other spinal conditions. As a result of this I have developed Spasticity in upper and lower limbs but my legs are worse. I paid privately to see a neurologist because of the long waiting list sure to the NHS being under so much…
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Hi, my name is Nicki757! Does anyone here have fibromyalgia?
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Might have to live with it... Any advice on what to expect from the pain management clinic?
Well..as a delayed op by neurosurgeons.Looks like I now have permanent nerve damage.I know they've been busy with some bug going around.I,m not impressed and kicked off a little to my Dr,who then referred me to the pain clinic. Any advice what to expect?...is this it?Never to work again or just adapt to something else. I…
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Experience of back pain, muscle knots and tight hips?
I have got lower back pain for two month with muscle knots in lower back and glutes.But the worst pain is in the groin duento tight hips.It comes on with wrong movements.Anybody got something similar?
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Looking for advice on 'everyday living' with chronic pain?
Hello Everyone, I’ve been a chronic pain sufferer for 30+ years now and recently found this forum and after reading many members stories, realize I’m not alone in this battle. Hope to find something to help with my everyday living as the pain beats on you continually and as I’m sure your all aware, doctors aren’t giving…
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I can’t take the pain
Sorry to whine but I can’t handle the pain. Haven’t been able to walk without Mobilty aids since March. In pain 24/7 taken so many pain killers I have damaged my liver. Waited 7 months to see neurologist and he turned me away and said I needed to see Rheumatologist as he believes it’s autoimmune. I heard nothing for weeks…
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Has anyone had a private consultation for pain management? How much did it cost? Was it a success?
I suffer from chronic pain. Each day is getting harder. I normally have two pain injections a year. But since the pandemic i have not had any pain injections for two years. I have been chasing the injections every few weeks but still nothing. I spoke to my doctor today and to be honest did not show much interest. They do…
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Told I had fibromyalgia
Good morning, Really looking for some help/advise etc but firstly: has anyone ever been told fibromyalgia? About 4 years ago, I started getting this terrible pain in my right leg. Went to the doctors and was given meds! Fast forward a year, I’ve had no testing no nothing but was told I had fibromyalgia! Although I don’t…
