Advice on Lower back degenerative disc disease

Dwain_dibly72
Dwain_dibly72 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited March 2019 in Everyday life
Hi all just found this site and looking for some advice on Lower back degenerative disc disease I've had it for around 6 years now been to gp had x rays etc phisio chiropractor etc but to no avail gp just keeps perscribing naproxen which works but I don't want to be taking them long term I'm looking for a safer alternative
Thanks 

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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @Dwain_dibly72 welcome to the community! Have you been referred to a pain management clinic?
  • Gerald
    Gerald Community Member Posts: 225 Empowering
    Hi Dwain_dibly72 welcome to the community
  • Dwain_dibly72
    Dwain_dibly72 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    No the gp didn't seem bothered when I asked about alternatives a few months ago 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    I think this would be beneficial to you, are you able to consult another GP for a second opinion?
  • Dwain_dibly72
    Dwain_dibly72 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Lol that's easy I never see the same gp 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Ah...I understand it is frustrating however keep trying to get a referral, hoping a doctor listens soon!
  • Dwain_dibly72
    Dwain_dibly72 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    I'll have another go at speaking to them and ask if I could be refferd to pain management 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Good luck! If no further forward then we will help you try and find another solution :)
  • Dwain_dibly72
    Dwain_dibly72 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thanks I'll keep you posted ?
  • catweazle
    catweazle Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    My husband has a degenerative back since 2017 an operation wasn't successful cage put inabd bolts and screws. A follow appointment has been cancelled a few times and rebooked for March 24. 

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