Back problem

Liam · Toddler Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 293

I had an operation 9 years ago for a prolapsed disc...ever since I get intermittent bouts of inflammation in the area ...very painful. I've done all the painkillers...rubs etc....anyone got any ideas how to help this problem.
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sarah · Moderator Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 631

ooo that sounds painful

have you tried heat packs or ice packs? did you get sent for physiotherapy? maybe they could help it xxx
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Liam · Toddler Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 293

Hi Sarah...yeah I've tried all that...I think I need to be recycled....some things work for a while but it always seems to come back again
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Sharon · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject:

OMG Liam, my husband has a prolapsed disc at the bottom of his spine from a car accident 3 years ago, he is waiting for surgery, he is on lots of different medication and is still in agony. The bone is trapping his nerve too, so he suffers a lot of problems with his legs too.

I know taking Ibuprofen is meant to help with inflamation, have you tried those. I am not sure where you are, but have you seen a pain management specialist, Mark saw one recently and they are giving him an epidural pain block soon.

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