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Jan 27, 2022 20:59:03 GMT 1
Post by FFS on Jan 27, 2022 20:59:03 GMT 1
I've been signed off work for two weeks now because of this (une lombalgie persistante in French) and it's not a lot better, if at all, than it was in the beginning. After the second visit to the doctor, I've got an x-ray booked for tomorrow, and having fallen/fainted twice from pain in the middle of the night on Sunday, my wife called the pompiers who sent an ambulance. Casualty doctor sent me off with a flea in the ear, saying something like it can take weeks to get over it, here are some stronger painkillers (Dafalgan Codéine + Ketoprofène), and we can't take an x-ray now because it's 5 o'clock in the morning.
It's worse at night, or rather trying to get up during the night having spent time not moving (that was when I fell/fainted), as if the top of my pelvis on the left-hand side has dislocated.
Has anyone else suffered and recovered recently?
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Jan 27, 2022 21:03:40 GMT 1
Post by JohnnyD on Jan 27, 2022 21:03:40 GMT 1
Cant say I have FFS, but sounds awful.......Lets hope you get it sorted
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Jan 27, 2022 21:14:55 GMT 1
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Post by ForumUser2 on Jan 27, 2022 21:15:42 GMT 1
Here's a tip. At night, if you sleep on your side, put a pillow between your knees. This reduces tension i you hip joints, pelvis, spine and spinal musculature. Won't cure anything but might make it less painful. If you sleep on your back then put a pillow behind your knees which will again reduce musculo-skeletal tension. If you sleep on your front....er,I'm out.
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Jan 27, 2022 21:19:42 GMT 1
Post by suein56 on Jan 27, 2022 21:19:42 GMT 1
I've been signed off work for two weeks now because of this (une lombalgie persistante in French) and it's not a lot better ..
Casualty doctor sent me off with a flea in the ear, saying something like it can take weeks to get over it, here are some stronger painkillers (Dafalgan Codéine + Ketoprofène), and we can't take an x-ray now because it's 5 o'clock in the morning.
It's worse at night, or rather trying to get up during the night having spent time not moving (that was when I fell/fainted), as if the top of my pelvis on the left-hand side has dislocated. Are the pain killers helping ? Or not ? Hopefully the X-ray will provide some clues as to what's gone wrong.
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Post by suein56 on Jan 27, 2022 21:22:37 GMT 1
At night, if you sleep on your side, put a pillow between your knees. This reduces tension i you hip joints, pelvis, spine and spinal musculature. Won't cure anything but might make it less painful. If you sleep on your back then put a pillow behind your knees which will again reduce musculo-skeletal tension. All good input .. I can vouch for the advice .. as I follow it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2022 21:31:09 GMT 1
Don’t be disappointed if the X-ray doesn’t show much,if it doesn’t and you are still in pain hold out for a scan
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Jan 27, 2022 21:38:34 GMT 1
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Post by ForumUser2 on Jan 27, 2022 21:38:34 GMT 1
The causes of FFS's symptoms cover a wide range of pathology but mostly it's down to an acute musculo-skeletal event that will, with rest and appropriate physio, recover.
Thereafter, if the problem persists, diagnosis should be handled by an expert with relevant experience and appropriate imaging (CT, MRI etc.)
Other than analgesia and postural correction there ain't much that can be done other than give time a chance at this stage,
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Post by suein56 on Jan 27, 2022 22:15:39 GMT 1
The causes of FFS's symptoms cover a wide range of pathology but mostly it's down to an acute musculo-skeletal event that will, with rest and appropriate physio, recover. Thereafter, if the problem persists, diagnosis should be handled by an expert with relevant experience and appropriate imaging (CT, MRI etc.) Other than analgesia and postural correction there ain't much that can be done other than give time a chance at this stage, A close friend .. normally extremely active .. was stricken in a similar way as FFS .. the treatment was bedrest for 3 or so months. She was bored witless but did as she was instructed. An operation was suggested, but a positive outcome could not be guaranteed so she declined. The bed-rest advice was sound and today she is as active .. biking, walking, country dancing, plus looking after various grandkids .. as she was before.
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Jan 27, 2022 22:18:48 GMT 1
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Post by gigi on Jan 27, 2022 22:18:48 GMT 1
At night, if you sleep on your side, put a pillow between your knees. This reduces tension i you hip joints, pelvis, spine and spinal musculature. Won't cure anything but might make it less painful. If you sleep on your back then put a pillow behind your knees which will again reduce musculo-skeletal tension. All good input .. I can vouch for the advice .. as I follow it. Me too, it helps me a lot when in pain, along with prescribed painkillers. Rest and Pilates can help too. Sorry to read about your lumbago pain, FFS, hope you can get help with it very soon.
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Jan 27, 2022 22:48:56 GMT 1
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Post by cleoj on Jan 27, 2022 22:48:56 GMT 1
I feel for you, FFS, but do as FU2 has said and keep taking the tablets. Also try relaxation, thinking through the pain to relax the muscles.
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Jan 27, 2022 23:48:06 GMT 1
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Post by manonthemoon2 on Jan 27, 2022 23:48:06 GMT 1
I too have lower back pain, so I sympathise. Whatever the reason it is so debilitating.
I agree with previous advice of sleeping with a pillow under knees, or under both knees if on back.
Getting an xray is the first step in diagnosis, then a CT scan and possibly an MRI,depending on what they show.
Painkillers and anti inflammatory can help shorter, but without a proper diagnosis the problem won't be cured.
Good luck and hope the pain eases soon
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Post by Nifty on Jan 28, 2022 9:37:20 GMT 1
Best wishes
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Post by FFS on Jan 28, 2022 9:53:35 GMT 1
Thanks for the supportive posts, folks. Movement for me is the thing that gives some relief, lying down is okay for a while, but too long in the same position makes things seize up and that's when it's more painful. I tried a cushion between and under the knees last night, it might have helped, can't say for sure, but this morning was difficult getting out of bed.
My wife has ordered me to wake her up if I need to get up in the night, I'm sure it helps, but I don't like doing it. Needing her help sometimes to get dressed is frustrating as well.
Debilitating is the word, as motm2 says.
The stronger painkillers help a little, the pain is replaced by a dull ache for a while.
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Jan 28, 2022 10:07:46 GMT 1
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Post by suein56 on Jan 28, 2022 10:07:46 GMT 1
Thanks for the supportive posts, folks. Movement for me is the thing that gives some relief, lying down is okay for a while, but too long in the same position makes things seize up and that's when it's more painful.
The stronger painkillers help a little, the pain is replaced by a dull ache for a while.
I am no expert but if movement helps then, to me, it sounds as though you might benefit from some 'expert' physio. My OH had a similarish problem some years ago .. we were directed to a sports kiné who worked his magic, plus he gave my OH helpful exercises to do at home between séances.
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