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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2022 10:18:43 GMT 1
Physio is the way to go,they are the mobility specialists
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Jan 28, 2022 10:39:04 GMT 1
Post by Nifty on Jan 28, 2022 10:39:04 GMT 1
Have you tried TENS stimulation / massager?
Not a cure, but, When I was suffering with shoulder problems, it did seem to alleviate chronic pain and aid relaxation
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Jan 28, 2022 10:44:17 GMT 1
Post by Veem on Jan 28, 2022 10:44:17 GMT 1
Sounds horrible FFS. I do hope taking on board some of this useful advice will help you very soon.
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Jan 28, 2022 11:55:06 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2022 11:55:06 GMT 1
Top tip. X-rays, MRI, surgery if required. Transformed my life for the better.
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Jan 28, 2022 11:56:55 GMT 1
Post by Polarengineer on Jan 28, 2022 11:56:55 GMT 1
I too have similar problems for a week now, although not as severe. I usually get it when I come down with flu, but this time, maybe due to the 3 jabs, it has not manifested in flu. Damn awful headaches with it. I have long had a masseur a epaule kit that moves it into the ignorable zone. It's quite remarkable how it moves a headache and when on my lower back really does shift it to a much lower level of pain. Looks a bit like a horse collar Attachments:
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Jan 28, 2022 13:14:00 GMT 1
Post by FFS on Jan 28, 2022 13:14:00 GMT 1
X-ray analysis says non-severe osteoarthritis with marginal osteophytosis anterior-superior L4 and L5, roughly translated from French. Off to see a doctor with the x-ray images in an hour or so.
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Jan 28, 2022 15:29:25 GMT 1
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Post by landmannnn on Jan 28, 2022 15:29:25 GMT 1
I've had problems for years with the L4 / L5 disc.
No bulges in the disc or splits which often require surgery, but still pretty dibilitating when it goes. A CT scan will show up any disc damage.
Hoping you don't need surgery.
Personally a yearly visit to an osteopath or chiropractor to free up the joint keeps it under control.
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Jan 28, 2022 15:51:48 GMT 1
Post by gigi on Jan 28, 2022 15:51:48 GMT 1
X-ray analysis says non-severe osteoarthritis with marginal osteophytosis anterior-superior L4 and L5, roughly translated from French. Off to see a doctor with the x-ray images in an hour or so. I hope that the doctor will be helpful, FFS, it sounds so painful. I’ve also been finding out about osteophytes, bone spurs, recently. A knee xray showed damage to the cartilage and bone spurs and it’s been confirmed this week that I need knee replacement surgery.
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Jan 28, 2022 17:15:43 GMT 1
Post by FFS on Jan 28, 2022 17:15:43 GMT 1
Sessions of kiné, more drugs of the same type, and another two weeks off. First session of kiné on Wednesday morning.
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Jan 28, 2022 17:38:03 GMT 1
Post by pcpa on Jan 28, 2022 17:38:03 GMT 1
Any mention of Lumbago always makes me think of the Small Faces!
Is your name Albert Jones by any chance
Sorry to make light of it, I hope you get relief soon, extended rest does not sound compatible with your very active job.
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Post by FFS on Jan 28, 2022 17:48:25 GMT 1
I hope you get relief soon, extended rest does not sound compatible with your very active job. It isn't compatible at all, and if it doesn't disappear eventually then I think I won't be up to that job any more. To use a French saying, " je pense que j'ai trop tiré sur la corde" (I think I overdid it).
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Jan 29, 2022 8:31:35 GMT 1
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Post by lindalovely on Jan 29, 2022 8:31:35 GMT 1
I haven't heard the word lumbago for years..
But if you say you have had a scan and it show arthritic changes to your spine then that will be your problem and something is pressing on a nerve root. I have had back pain since my 20s on and off and a recent scan showed marke osteoarthritis throughout particularly significant at L5/S1. Over the years I have learned to manage the pain but I am starting to get problems with sensation in my feet which is a bit more concerning.
Anyway, I'm afraid there is no cure as such, but the acute period will subside. The usual advice is keep moving with help from painkillers. Once the pain has subsided exercise programmes from a physiotherapist, to build up muscle and improve flexibility will help to prevent a relapse. I'm yet to find a good physio this way.
Surgery is only really a last resort and often isn't effective at relieving pain.
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Post by manonthemoon2 on Jan 29, 2022 10:56:48 GMT 1
Three years ago I was advised to have surgery on L5/S1 disks, I have a genetic condition called spondilolythesis, which apparently I've had since birth (in other words I wasn't cooked properly). I was horrified at the thought of surgery, 6-7 hours under anaesthetic, another one to add to the list, but this one required a cage being fitted to the affected disks and having a spinal fusion. He said I would require 3 months recovery, wouldn't be able to do anything other than gentle walking, no bending, no housework, no driving etc. etc. As you know I have an OH who works away, he would only be able to take limited time off, certainly not 3 months so I decided against the surgery. I've had endless physio. I agree with everything Linda says. So for now I know my limitations and deal with any pain when it gets too bad, purely with paracetamol and occasionally codeine. if it is arthritis causing it, you need some WD40 on those squeaky bones
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Jan 29, 2022 10:59:47 GMT 1
Post by Polarengineer on Jan 29, 2022 10:59:47 GMT 1
Engineers talk
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Jan 29, 2022 14:03:26 GMT 1
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Post by rabbit on Jan 29, 2022 14:03:26 GMT 1
Sessions of kiné, more drugs of the same type, and another two weeks off. First session of kiné on Wednesday morning. Make sure you choose the right kiné. One that devotes all their session to 1 patient and doesn’t flit between patients. My experience is the younger ones are better having been trained on more up to date techniques
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