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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 905
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 905
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thank you mrsD
As always you provide so much information on any subject we have. You are a blessing.
I have been just a little worried about my lower back. Three years ago when I had to see a spinal specialist at Emory (during the beginning of my SFN journey) she found a lot of issues with my spine but nothing she thought would be causing the SFN.
She did mention my lower back and how bad the arthritis was. She asked if I had any pain there and at that point I had not.
She commented "well you will at some point...it's pretty bad".
About a year ago I did start having pain in my lower back if I tried to wash dishes or sweep. The relief I get is not from bending forward which helps a lot of people but by bending back while standing up...that relieves the pain.
I don't have a neurologist. He didn't want to see me anymore after starting pain mgmt. (which he suggested more than one time).
I only use my PCP and my pain mgmt. dr. The pain dr is the one I asked about the massage and he said yes but 'lightly and don't let her touch your feet'.
Guess I should call him on Monday and let him know how it went and if I can continue going. I had already decided to ask her not to massage my lower back.
Thank you mrsD for looking out for all of us. Much appreciated.
Debi
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