Chronic back pain

mollymitz · April 2018

I have two prolapsed discs and in chronic pain 24/7

Sam_Alumni · April 2018

Hi @mollymitz
Do you see anyone from a specialist pain team? Are you getting any treatment?

TimJohn · April 2018

Hi molly you need to see ur GP and if you can afford it you should go for a private MRI Scan because i waited 2 years for one on the NHS and by that time the damage to my spinal cord was done which means im gona have this pain for life and so will you. Good Luck

mollymitz · April 2018

I have been operated on called a decompression but not worked so I just live with the pain on strong pain patches and zapain can barely walk today

Sam_Alumni · April 2018

That sounds really tough @mollymitz

allytheone · May 2018

Hello all. I have spinal stenosis and severe pain in lower back. I also have severe pain in my right foot. I use severdol gabapentin and co codamol which my gp says pain coctail. I also now have wear pain patches on my foot. I also got told after more scans that i have a c6 problem but ive told surgeon i dont want the surgery as i have enough to deal with

feir · May 2018

Hi. I also have spinal stenosis, tend to have a period type pain permanently in my back, buttocks, hips, and both legs are affected now. Walking/moving about isn't great but i can still manage it in very short bursts.

The only thing that stops my pain is not moving, this isn't ideal but it helps a lot as no painkillers do anything any more. I discovered the not moving thing helped because i was struggling to move and so gave up trying.

Waylay · May 2018

Sorry to hear this, @mollymitz. I have chronic back pain too. I really would try to get referred to a pain management programme at a pain clinic. They're variable in quality, but the good ones (like mine) are really helpful. Hasn't reduced my pain, but I deal with much better now.

mollymitz · May 2018

Thanks but been to them I felt no difference in pain or spirit so I left I just take my meds and get along don’t go out a lot now because copd getting worse but going to Cyprus soon so should get some pain relief
many thanks for ur suggestion

allytheone · May 2018

Ive had this quite a few years now, wont do surgery unless can go to Loo etc so have to live on daily meds 3 times daily plus the Patches etc. Not ideal but i try to make the best off it every day.

Sandygal · May 2018

I have chronic pain ie bulging disc ,degenerating discs ,degenerating in neck ,arthritis in spine & knees & Fibromyalgia they can't operate as I could end up in a wheelchair so live on a cocktail of tablets & patches Ive been referred to the pain clinic 15 months ago & with a bit of luck I should get seen in 2 months .

tesco47 · August 2018

Hi all, I’ve had low back pain for over 20 years now, but the last few weeks it’s turned to chronic pain whenever I stand,walk, pins needles numbness in legs, I’m off sick from work, now contemplating life without work, depressive thoughts going through my mind.
So well done cerebral palsy you win .

Waylay · August 2018

@tesco47 I hope you've seen your GP?

tesco47 · August 2018

@Waylay Yeah waiting on mri scan results and referred to spine specialist.

tesco47 · August 2018

But I’m sure I’ve got onset of post impairment syndrome

kirsty76 · August 2018

I have been suffering with chronic back pain for over 2 years now had mri showed a bulge in c4 c5 I can’t hold my arms up for long my legs sometimes feel like they won’t co ordinate I’m taking zapain for it but don’t really help I’m having to take time off work with then I’m getting stressed and depressed I take matazapinr on a night time I feel like it’s a loading battle.

Pippa_Alumni · August 2018

Welcome to the community, @kirsty76! So sorry to hear about your pain- at the very least, I hope you find comfort in being able to talk with others who understand and can relate.

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