back problems

[kramer]

woke up on saturday with sciatica(?)

feels awful

sent 40 mins waiting for the doctor.... 2 mins consultation... no examination
now have a pocketful of drugs...

the pain is nuts

[Lucy]

I was diagnosed with a prolapsed cervical disc and was told I needed surgery (because of the location, they would have done it via the front of my neck, and leave an obvious scar!)

The pain was unbelievable and I took loads of painkillers and managed to go to work somehow, then would spend everynight surrounded by pillows, so I didn't turn over in the night.

A friend of mine suggested an accupunture, the woman treating me used needles and very hard chinese massage. The results were amazing, I had about seven treatments and eventually the disc healed.

I know accupuncure isn't for everyone, if you are needle-phobic, they can use moxa, just don't give up and don't believe a gp when they say you need surgery.

[BrilloPad]

I really feel for you - 2 years ago had a really bad bout - followed by 2 more 6 months apart.

root cause was bottom 2 discs are knackered.

start with a physio - see if can help - then move onto MRI scan. you might find this helpful http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1774836,00.html . good you have pain killers - try to keep active!

for me pilates and losing weight have mostly cured my problems.

the very best of luck - I really really feel for you having been there.

keep us informed

Andy

[n5gooner]

I had back issues a few years ago, very painful, one of the bottom disc's were prolapsed. I had to have it cut away, as I was in danger of loosing the ability to walk After the op I will had lots of pain and tried several different methods all of them gave some comfort. Over time it gets better, you just have to watch what you do.

[Goya]

now have a pocketful of drugs...

What's the name of the drugs? Dia-something-or-other?

Had back pain a while ago & the doc gave me some drugs. Sorted it out almost instantly, so I was planning on getting some of the drugs off the net just in case. Save on the time off for an appointment!

[nucastle]

woke up on saturday with sciatica(?)

feels awful

sent 40 mins waiting for the doctor.... 2 mins consultation... no examination
now have a pocketful of drugs...

the pain is nuts

You had better be ship shape for friday?

[martinb]

What's the name of the drugs? Dia-something-or-other?

Had back pain a while ago & the doc gave me some drugs. Sorted it out almost instantly, so I was planning on getting some of the drugs off the net just in case. Save on the time off for an appointment!

Pain killers - Co Dydramol
Anti inflammatory - Dicloflex

A doctor friend of mine saw the drugs I was taking and advised 2 things:
1. Dont drink.
2. Eat prunes - lots of them.

I've had the same problems - virtually unable to walk for a week in November. Physio and acupuncture worked for me - now embarking on "Core Stability" exrercises in an effort to prevent re-occurence.

[Paddy]

woke up on saturday with sciatica(?)

feels awful

sent 40 mins waiting for the doctor.... 2 mins consultation... no examination
now have a pocketful of drugs...

the pain is nuts

Sleep on the floor. Uncomfortable at first but it will sort your back out in a few weeks. When you get home lie down (face up or down) do not sit up.

[John Galt]

Forget the pain killers - I agree with whoever came up with the accupuncture suggestion - would rather go to my accupuncturist than the doctor any day. Have had a bad back for years - tried Chiropractic but in some ways made it worse - Osteopathy is better but just seems to treat symptoms rather than the cause.

[kramer]

anyone know a decent accupuncture place i can go to in richmond during my lunch then?