back pain

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FormerMember

28 May 2011

I was just wondering...... before my breast cancer in 2007 I had a lot of lower back pain so just put it down to my arthritis. However, its now 2011 and I am taking co-codamon, tramadol, amytriptyline, zopiclone, diclofenac - just to help with the lower back pain. I have had a spinal injection at Barts but it didn't work so am awaiting another one. I have two disc degenerations and a partial prolapse. When I asked my surgeon what could be done for the pain he said 'nothing, just another injection'. Thankfully, I was advised there was nothing untoward i.e. cancer spread. Anyway, does anyone here suffer such bad back after treatment for breast cancer? I know I only one FEC because nearly died from infection which caused terrible pain to the whole of my back at the time. If there is anyone out there who suffers bad back after cancer would like to know how you deal with it. Just for desserts I'm going to have reconstruction soon and wonder whether I'm putting too much strain on myself, especially as the surgery is 8 hours long - DIEP flap/tummy tuck - yippee!. Keep well everyone and thanks for all your support - especially when we are all in the same boat. Ann x

FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Nutcracker,

I hope your operation on your back is a success, and you can get rid of that bloody pain. Look after yourself.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Thanks Sarsfield, you know what, I think I've become used to pain now, I wonder what it would be like to be pain free. Big Hugs to you too Sars. Ann x
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Ann,

So sorry to hear of your terrible back pain. That is quite a list of drugs you are taking and I hope they give you some relief! Very best of luck with the future spinal injection and surgery and I hope you find out what it is like to be pain free soon.

Take care,

Love lizzie xx
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Thanks for your kind thoughts Lizzie, keep well. Ann x
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FormerMember over 9 years ago

Hi Ann I have had lower back pain I'm on a combo of meds like yourself. These meds have been good over the years. Recently iv had BC now I am on Letrozole hormonal therapy for the next five yrs. now I have bad lower back pain and nothing helps. I hope the injection works for you. I am going to wait and see I hope for an improvement over time it has started to ease!
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