back trouble

borderdawn · 15-09-2007, 09:20 PM

You have a slipped disc and they quoted £10.000? Mine was £4019 all inclusive with physio etc.. BUPA hospital, Little Aston. They usually have set prices I think?

Anyway, I just want to see you better as I know what its like. I still have a "dead foot" the side and underside of my left foot is completely numb due to the nerve damage, but it wont ever bother me and still might come back ok, but its doubtful now. My responses and reflexes in that lower leg and foot are crap too, but again in normal life I should be ok, the pain is completely gone!

Jac · 16-09-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by borderdawn

Poor you, I know EXACTLY how you feel! I am recovering from spinal surgery as i had a prolapsed/herniated disc in my back, the disc material had also ruptured the sciatic nerve and caused no feeling to be in my leg and foot.

May I suggest you get the MRI done privately if you can afford it and jump the NHS queue because I was quoted a 3-5mth wait, I paid private and the wait was an hour and a half! Its worth it because I understand the pain you are in, my sciatica was crippling, i never ever want to feel like that again, i hope you feel better soon.
Dawn.

I had the same op 6 years ago. Unfortunatly I was one of the people it worked for untill I sneezed and put out the disc above the op site. I now have another out below the op site ( Oh lucky me ). I hope it works for both. Jac xx

babycakes · 17-09-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tilly

I have to say my life sucks. I was doing fine with my new job and everything was going great until wednesday when I cleaned my cats litter trays and walked down the stairs. In doing that I have managed to either cause the slipped disk in my back to get worse or I have trapped a nerve. Either way I need a new MRI done and I am in agony. I have also had to be let go from the reception job because of my back problem. I might now need an operation to sort out me back. So that me for the moment.

Sally

I really sympathise with you.
I was laid flat for about six months after slipping my disc. MRI scan showed it was dehydrated so would never mend. I was in absoloute agony and on all kinds of tablets. I didn't sleep, couldn't get around, couldn't put my shoes, socks or knickers on unaided....it went on and on. My leg and foot were also dead due to sciatica.
I had physio x 4, traction x 3, osteo x 2 nd in the end I had acupuncture, it was really fabulous treatment for me. I was able to get around for the first time and was in considerably less pain. I have been back a further time when it seized up (never as bad). I have trouble on and off now but I now know what I can't do.
However a word of warning, the depression that comes with it can be as bad as the pain as people don't understand cos they can't see the pain. They get impatient with you and you do with yourself. mobilisiation really helps, once you overcome the pain barrier and to keep it moving helps with the supporting muscles around the spine (especially pilates)
Sorry you are experiencing this pain, look after yourself mentally too at this time. Chat to us anytime and don't feel as though you are putting on people by asking for help.

Mags · 20-09-2007, 05:58 PM

Hello Sally, how is your back now .......have you been given a date for your MRI scan yet?

Hope things are improving for you and we look forward to seeing you here again soon...... take care.. ((((hugs))))

tilly · 20-09-2007, 07:08 PM

My back is still very sore although the pain killlers help a bit, they make me so sleepy. Anyway I have an appointment with the specialist on friday at 2pm and I will let you know how that goes. I am going privately as well which shoulld help speed things up.
I might take a while to reply to any messages as my dad needed his laptop back so I am computer less again unles I go to my parents.
Thanks for all your supporting words they make me feel much better.

SAlly

Mags · 20-09-2007, 07:30 PM

Good luck on Friday, Sally .........I hope they can get you in for some kind of treatment pretty soon...

dandysmom · 20-09-2007, 08:16 PM

Best wishes for Friday, hope something can be done soon! (((hugs)))

Erin · 20-09-2007, 08:24 PM

good luck for friday,really hope they can get things sorted for you very soon (((hugs)))

alexgirl73 · 20-09-2007, 08:30 PM

Keeping everything crossed for you Sally, I really hope that the specialist is able to give you some idea of dates!

babycakes · 20-09-2007, 09:49 PM

Good luck Friday Sally. Let us know how it goes

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