I’ve had lower back pain for the past month.The last few days I’ve had some tingling in my arms and legs so today I have e mailed our useless health centre.I have asked to speak to someone so fingers crossed I can talk to a dr.Has anyone else had spinal pain ? I’ve got arthritis in both hips so perhaps it’s in my spine.I’m hoping I can get an x Ray or a scan to see what’s going on.Love to you all Jane x
Hi Jane. Sounds like a tough day, but looks like the are being thorough and determined to find the root of your problem. Hopefully you get it sorted and it turns out to be nothing too serious. Thinking of you stuck in there. Keep us posted. Best wishes.
At least you are lying down and all the different tests are being done in one hit, as opposed to travelling in and out of hospital numerous times. Arthritis isn't a joyride but I think once you are reassured it's not a sneaky spread of you know what, I reckon you'll be able to deal with the pain. I bet life feels easier with the paracetamol drip? There are numerous drugs which can help neurological pain, I was on Gabapentin for 3 years. Well done that physio. How will you get home? Sending you love. xxx
Thank you all for your supportive messages.I’m still here in a little side ward attached to casualty in the same bay mum has been in.It looks like I will be staying in but they are waiting for the dr to tell them the plan.I feel better for half a sandwich and a cup of tea.My back is much more painful from lying flat all day.Love to all Jane xx
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