Spina Bifida and pain management, any advice?

DavyP
DavyP Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited April 2023 in Neurological impairments and pain
I was born with Spina bifida , which has left me with a tethered spine, I am now 62 but these last few years I've been in so much pain , they can't operate due to the risk of paralysis,  I am on medication but nothing seems to help, anyone got any advice?

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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,536 Championing
    Hi @DavyP and thanks for posting, I've just popped your post over into our chronic pain and pain management category, and edited the title just so it's easier for everyone to find :) 

    I'm sorry to hear, the last few years must have been hard work for you. What things have you been trying to help ease the pain, out of interest? 
  • DavyP
    DavyP Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    I've been on Naproxen and gabapentin for years , think my body is just getting used to them, seen the neurosurgeon,  just waiting for an appointment with the pain clinic, I had to give up work last year , thanks for your help 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,536 Championing
    That's okay, I hope your appointment with the pain clinic comes soon :) 

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