My back pain

Chickygirl80

Hi my name is Lisa I'm 38 living alone I'm suffering real bad with lower back pain sometimes I'm in so much pain i cry everyday can anyone help me please 

Matilda

@Chickygirl80

I'm sorry you are suffering so much pain. Ask your GP to refer you to a spinal unit.  Meanwhile, freeze spray, heat pads and a hot water bottle might help.

Chickygirl80

I've tried everything I'm housebound also doctor's give me solpadol I'm in absolute agony can't take much more   

debbiedo49

Have you been to your gp? Please see the threads on chronic pain. I like microwave heat pads with wheat or rice. You can put them where the pain is. That’s on top of pain meds. It’s worth a go. If it’s a sudden thing I would ring NHS 24 for advice . Good luck 

Chickygirl80

I've been to them and that's all there giving me is salpadol 

debbiedo49

I think they use trial and error to get you on the right meds. 

Chickygirl80

Ok thank u Debbiedo49 

Chickygirl80

I don't no but I'm in agony 

leannebottom80

I am in pain all the time and the doctors want do anything for me and it that bad I cannot play with my girls because I am in pain all the time 

debbiedo49

Tell your g p that the meds aren’t working and you need a specialist. If they are anything like mine they put you off for as long as they can as I think it costs money. In the meantime they can offer other meds and they should be suggesting a physiotherapy referral. You may think right now you can’t do physio but it may take a long time to get an appointment anyway. Just keep making appointments to see the doctor and try other doctors for a second opinion. I couldn’t take the meds they gave me for sciatica at the time and they changed them for something I could take. Is it just you looking after your children? Maybe they can’t give you meds as you might get drowsy? Do you have someone to help you? I find with my g p I have to write down what I want to talk to them about and I tell them these are my issues and I would like them addressed. That usually works better for me. Good luck 

Waylay

Solpadol?! Try a new GP!

Pippa_Alumni

I'm so sorry to hear about your pain, @Chickygirl80. I hope at the very least you find comfort in being a part of our community and talking with others who understand. 

jennybeth

Ask your dr my love if he will give you ZAPAIN its very good i have lots of pain in my back good luck xx