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Prescription Medications for Spinal Stenosis?
AudreyM49
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I have been suffering with spinal stenosis for a long time now and get a great deal of pain when walking outdoors. My GP offered me opioids for pain relief but I was worried about addiction. I have now got to the stage that I’m struggling too much. Which if any painkillers work for you? I can’t take anti inflammatory medication because of blood thinners.
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Hi @AudreyM49 Just so you know, I've moved your post into our 'dealing with chronic pain' category.
We're not able to offer medical advice as such on here. Have you spoken to your doctor about your concerns over the opioid painkillers?
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Thank you ?. I will be speaking to my doctor about painkillers tomorrow.
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That's good news @AudreyM49 Please do let us know how you get on.
Did you doctor suggest any other potential treatment options last time you spoke to them? Or anything else that could help you to manage the pain? -
Hello Tori-Scope
Thank you for your reply.
To be honest I haven’t spoken to a doctor about this in a long time. My stroke care overtook my spinal stenosis concerns.It’s just that the pain when I go out for a walk seems to have gotten worse. I know walking is important and I also use a stationary bike. -
I have an update.I have had a really good pain free day. I got Hemp Gel which I applied to the base of my spine and hip it has worked wonders for me.
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That's good news @Audrey - I nearly suggested cannabidiol (CBD) yesterday as I find this helps me, & feel such products can help some with pain; so pleased the hemp gel helped you so much.
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Thank you @chiarieds I’m so pleased with the gel the relief from pain was amazing.Im glad CBD helps you and if the gel loses its effect I’ll give it a try. I really want to avoid opiates if at all possible.
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My sister has severe spinal stenosis and has had 2 operations where they fused the lower vertebrae and put a cage round it from existing bone. Both ops took it out of her. She still has pain and takes tramadol...which sometimes relieves the pain.
It is an awful condition.
Pollyxxx
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Hello @pollyanna1052. Thank you for telling me about your sisters’ operation and medication. My physiotherapist put me off having the operation when he told me about the risks involved. I have just started using Hemp Gel and found it really helps to alleviate the pain. I wish your sister well and yes it an awful condition that impacts on having a good quality of life. Take care.
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That's understandable @AudreyM49. How has your stroke care been going?
I'm glad to hear you've found a product that seems to be working for now -
It’s almost two years since I had my stroke. It’s really weird I didn’t even know I was having one. It was my amazing husband that noticed the signs. I was in hospital for 10 days. I had physio there and then at home. I have to take blood thinners. My husband does an amazing job of looking after me. I have a review with my doctor this afternoon.
Thank you for asking. Take care. -
Sorry @tori- scope. I meant to ask how you are?
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How did the review go?
Pollyxx
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Hi @pollyanna1052
Thanks for asking.
Turned out to be just seeing a nurse for weight blood pressure and blood test. Then yesterday got phone call to arrange phone appointment with doctor on 24thJune. Face to face appointments with doctors rarer than hens teeth since Co I’d. Take care x
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* since covid
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I'm well, thanks for asking @AudreyM49 I'm glad that you've been getting support from your husband, and that you've been getting contact from your doctors. I hope that the appointment on the 24th goes well!
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i have a spinal surgical appointment on the 17th and wanted to know peoples thoughts on the surgery?
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