Pain getting worse

Treatment and medication
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So fed up with the pain now,

Constant pain while sitting down, standing, walking and laying down now seems to be radiating up my back and down my legs. this is not constant though.

Taking cocodamol every 6 hours as the pain is unbearable without it. Was given Tramadol but they make me feel very spaced out and not with it at all.

I have been referred to the pain clinic at the local hospital but i have to wait 26-28 weeks before i am even offered an appointment. that is 6 months away and i really cannot take this level of pain up until then.

I see an osteopath every 2 months to sort the muscles in my back but this is so much more different than that feeling, it is more central just near the lower spine that it is hurting. nothing i do helps.

Ugh just need to vent i guess, anyone got any ideas as to what i can try as i am at my whits end nearly.

 

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Hi, Dawn:

Have you tried using a heating pad? I know it really help me a lot with my pain.

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Hi dawn,

Also struggling with pain here...have you read about triggerpoints....dont know if you can relate to that...all the best!

Take care

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Did you go for mri. To see if it's a disc problem.

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I cry and punch a pillow now and then when I get bad.

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Tried those and a hot water bottle but it doesnt last for long before the pain is back again!

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I will have a look at that, seems to be constant now where as the pain before went away.

thanks and take care

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i have to wait to be referred to the pain clinic and then they will send me for a mri but i have to wait 26-28 weeks before i can be seen.

 

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i feel your pain as i do that also. some nights i cry myself to sleep the pain is that bad!

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Can you ask your oesteopath to refer you for mri. 6 months is s long wait

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I did not know that, i see my osteopath on the 19th so i will ask her then. thank you