Here I go again
Sandy_123
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I'm on a spinal flare up again and have about 20% mobility, can't even stand straight and only stand 5 minutes. Taking 30/ 500 cocodamol for the pain. Drs won't let me go hospital unless I loose bladder or bowel control. So I have to ride it out. Great timing.
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Hi @Sandy_123 Sorry you are suffering so much at the moment. When you have had flare ups before how long do they usually last? As you say great timing. Take care.
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Its different everytime last 1 lasted about 8 weeks. Just have to ride the storm, nothing any drs can do except offer pain relief. Biggest bug bear is not being able todo anything. I can't stand longer then 5 minutes and I'm hunched over when I do. Pain in every movement even with pain killers
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Sorry to hear this is happening to you hope it doesn't last to long and that you get some relief @Sandy_123
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@Sandy_123 have you considered asking your GP to refer you to the pain clinic at your local hospital ? there are lots of things they can do that a GP can't.Be extra nice to new members.
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Sorry to read this @Sandy_123 - it's so very difficult when moving around 'should' help, but you just can't do it. I try & achieve something, however small, each day, but there are times when I just can't, & it's so frustrating. I do believe in exercise, but also when you're in pain, trying to push through it just increases pain, which is counterproductive. So please do just look after yourself as much as you can, & I hope you feel a lot better soon.
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I hope you Get well soon @Sandy_123
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Sorry to hear about your pain have you thought of seeing a chiropractor was the best thing I ever did when I had back issues
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Thanks everyone just got to ride it out not sure about a chiropractor as its also the faucet joints
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You could try for a consultation see if they could help however they don't come cheap
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Hi Sandy, I hope this is just a short blip, and you are feeling better soon.
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@Sandy_123, Sorry to hear ..you seem in a lot of pain..I hope it passes soon.
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Thanks all it's a slow progress but I'm able to stand straight at certain times today. Think that's down to the ibuprofen I've been smearing on
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Hope things get better in time to enjoy Christmas @Sandy_123
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@Sandy_123 A week to go until Christmas Day, hopefully you will have improved some more by then. Take care
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Its looking promising
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Sorry to hear you are going through a rough time at the moment @Sandy_123 but glad you are making progress and think it’s looking promising
I hope you recover enough in time to have a nice Christmas, remember not to do anything that you’d struggle too much with and to let others do anything you don’t feel capable of! We are certainly saying the same in no uncertain terms to a family member who has difficulties as it’s a time for rest and relaxation -
Thanks @66Mustang.
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I hope you feel better soon, and in time for Christmas @Sandy_123
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Hoping you continue to improve today, & in the coming days @Sandy_123
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