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Chronic pain in lower back
Hi there I’m new to this site so please bear with me x I have joined on here really cos don’t no what elese to do and was 🙏🏻 That I may get some advice or help with anybody who is experiencing same similar pain problems . I had herniated degenerated disc in my back from about me been 28 I’m now 46 it never really caused me…
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Hypermobility pain relief advice?
I have Hypermobility and am looking into EDS at the moment too. I am 21 and was only diagnosed in 2019 so am still getting to grips with how to manage my condition. I struggle with work as I cannot find anything at the moment which does not aggravate my back but I am still working with GP's and specialists to try and get…
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Bad back
I’ve managed to pull a muscle in my lower back somehow and have been in some pain lately especially when I try to stand upright and walk or bend slightly. odd thing is I noticed some years ago that eating a banana helped ease the pain somewhat and loosen up the back muscle. So I’ve tried this again yesterday and today and…
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Cp and getting older
Hi I am 40 years old have mild cp and in my 20s. I noticed the aging part of cp back bad due to poor posture . Had major surgery to correct this been using sticks or crutches since . In my 30s I started with upper back and neck pain from using crutches also Carpol tunnel is bad so painful to use crutches. I am now ill…
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Occupational Health Advice?
Had a telephone appointment yesterday with one of the G. P.I explained that some days I couldn't get out of bed bcs painful Gout/Arthritis.Because of the above I am sometimes bedroom bound/house bound. I cannot dress or feed myself, it's that painfulHe said he was getting in touch with an Occupational Health.Have any folks…
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Lower back pain. NHS won't xray or scan. I'm thinking of paying myself. Which would be better?
Hi guys I have lower back pain long time 'it's specially worse when I'm standing, or after running or exercise its worse for few days my gp nhs won't xray ir scan ,was thinking of paying for xray myself,but what would be better xray or scan TIA
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Psoriatic arthritis. My GP has offered me methotrexate, but I'm unsure about it
Hi am new here so hello all I have just been diagnosed with pssoriatic arthritis an have psoriasis on quiet a lot of my body I have a lot of pain in my feet excruciating hip and shoulder pain finger nail pitting an swollen fingers most of the time it's awful my rematologist said he wants to try me on methotrexate but after…
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Hi, my name is HZ. I'm 6 weeks post surgery, and the pain is so bad
I am 6 weeks past surgery. Pain is ao bad . Taking pregabalin
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Lower back pain
Hi everyone, I have just joined the site as I have been having lower back pain for 3 or 4 years now. I would like to share what my problems are, hopefully someone may have had the same and could put me on to the correct treatment. I am 57 years of age, and was quite active until this problem. I still go walking, but cant…
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Hello everyone come say hi
Hello everyone please come say hi I don't bite ,I had to join this forum I'm going out of my mind with new symptoms all the time and need to find like minded people that know what it's like 👍 x
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Spinal Stenosis
Hi All, I've been looking all over the web for some information about spinal stenosis and am surprised at the lack of specific information, except what the condition is. I have only just been diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis of the L4/L5 and moderate stenosis of the disc in the L5/S1 nerve root. I am taking a cocktail…
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Physiotherapy. What does 'multi-joint pain secondary to systematic lupus and fibromyalgia' mean?
Hi just wondering if I can get some help. I had my first appointment with a physiotherapist for pain management I have systemic lupus and fibromyalgia. I just received letter of the appointment I had the one were they send copy to you and the doctor. It says Multi-joint pain secondary to systemic lupus and fibromyalgia. I…
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Spinal stenosis
hi all newbee here ha ha just an ask please as any one on here had spinal fusion for stenosis or any one got this condition please xxx
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Advice for back pain
Hello everyone. I’m here for any advice as I’m guessing almost everyone is in the same boat. About 6 weeks ago I missed the step going out the back door and slipped. I landed on my back. It felt like my back completely locked and I was unable to move. I gave it a couple weeks and just dealt with the pain. I am now in…
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Hi, I have been living with chronic back and leg pain for the past two years
hello everyone. I am new here. I have been living with chronic back and leg pain for the past two years.
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Anger
Hello, I hope this post finds you all safe and well as can be. But, as I write that, in a way, it’s a total joke. To be well as can be, what the heck does that mean. It’s now getting on to half 2 in the morning, and I’m lying here, crying because I’m really really angry at my bloody body, and angry about letting it getting…
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Ibuprofen and stomach pain
I had Ibuprofen some years ago now and I had to come off it because of stomach cramps. Is there anything I can take to alleviate this problem as I wish to try Ibuprofen again but worried about the reaction?
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Green Poo
Hey all, a bit of an embarrassing one but I’ve had green poo for 6 days now.it’s nothing to do with anything I eat as I don’t eat or drink anything green. I usually open bowels once every 2 days and now I’m going 2-3 times a day. I’ve also got a discomfort feeling in my stomach. Contacted Drs but can’t get an appointment…
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V Shape Pillow special offer at Tesco has helped me a lot
So, i suffer from Chronic Pain and it is unbearable to sit on a sofa. I was looking for different things i could use to try and make it more comfortable to sit on the sofa when i am in pain with my neck and my shoulder. I have been using a big massic pillow case that fits two pillows at the bottom and two pillows at the…
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Do you find the cost of living has gone up for you due to illness and is there any savings to be mad
I have noticed since becoming ill that my cost of living has gone through the roof. I am really concerned when my fixed agreement for gas comes to an end next month, as that will send my bills right up. I am just wondering if anyone else has noticed there cost of living has gone up since being ill and if they have managed…
