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  • jackieann3
    jackieann3 Online Community Member Posts: 80 Contributor
    Hi yes been 3 times and osteopath 4 times , all said muscle and nerve x
  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Online Community Member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    I would try the rubs as well @jackieann3 give your self a bit of a massage have you been given any physio excerses ?
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    Thanks again @SueHeath. You seem to have a lot of invaluable personal experience and tips here  :)
  • jackieann3
    jackieann3 Online Community Member Posts: 80 Contributor
    Yes I've been given a strong ibuprofen get on prescription I'm doing that 3 times a day ,yes I have excersises to do but can only do them when the pain isn't bad , there only gentle ones but hurt to do then I seem to pull something else when I do them but I try and work through the pain then after find myself on the settee with a heat pad and pain killers again, this has been over 4 months so I'm losing the will a bit because excersises put me in more pain, I do go for a walk every day too I'm doing all what I e been told but just taking so long to feel any benefits, so I'm hoping the amtitriptyline will relax me in time because that's something I can't do  always tensed, thank you x
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    I can hear that this is making you lose the will a bit @jackieann3. Understandably so when the things you are being recommended are making the pain feel worse. 

    How are you currently finding the medication and heat pad? It sounds frustrating but, unfortunately, your medical team are better placed to support you through this! 

    Please feel free to keep us in the loop with how you are doing though. We are all here for you, even if that is just providing a listening ear  :)
  • jackieann3
    jackieann3 Online Community Member Posts: 80 Contributor
    Yes I was told it will take a bit of time because of not moving much for so long when I had my shoulder replacement December, but thank you for listening I will keep in touch x
  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Online Community Member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    Yes tension wont help,  amtitriptyline should help, did your doctor give you any idea about how long to try with them meds. @jackieann3 as sometimes these things can take a bit of time,
  • jackieann3
    jackieann3 Online Community Member Posts: 80 Contributor
    Yes they can take at least 2 weeks to work and I've only been taking them 5 days so I'm hopfull they will help relax me a bit fingers crossed x
  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Online Community Member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    Bless you @jackieann3 you not had a very good year so far, think all you can do is try and do whats comfortable for you and hopefully things will improve, 
    Have you found the coffee lounge yet under categories, i find it a great distraction for me, we have lots going on with games/arts/chats/debates when your ready have a look.
  • jackieann3
    jackieann3 Online Community Member Posts: 80 Contributor
    Oh no haven't looked there yet I will do thanks x
  • Jo_2022
    Jo_2022 Online Community Member Posts: 295 Empowering
    Hello @jackieann3!  :) A special welcome to you from me too!!

    Thank you for making your first post. Hope you are getting along well on the Scope online community now?

    I am very sorry to hear about the Chronic Back Pain you are suffering with. This may help:

    https://painconcern.org.uk/

    https://www.vidyamala-burch.com/

    Also, have you thought of asking your GP Doctor about referring you to a Pain Management Program?

    Take care  :) 
  • jackieann3
    jackieann3 Online Community Member Posts: 80 Contributor
    No that hasn't been mentioned yet they just give amtitriptyline and referred me for physio which isn't till October so will see how that goes then I think pain management will be the next step I think x
  • jackieann3
    jackieann3 Online Community Member Posts: 80 Contributor
    And thank you for the link I will have a look x

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