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Hello Everyone,
I am new to this board. Had my first c-spine surgery in 1997 with an ACD/F at C5-7. Lumbar has been a problem and recently 'went out' on me. I am in excruciating pain. My old physiatrist doesn't take my insurance any more. The new physiatrist can't see me until the end of this month. Goig to the ER is in my opinion a waste of time. Does anyone have any suggestions on how long this lasts until it gets better on it's own? Any suggestions for home remedies? I can't lay on my back, can barely walk, moving sends a jolt...you all know the symptoms I'm sure. Any suggestions anyone can provide are appreciated! Tinker |
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Has your GP referred you for an MRI or anything? In my case, I went to my GP first, who ordered the MRI. After she saw the MRI results, I then went to a spine doc (office complete with pain doc and PT). My GP will also order PT for certain things. Rather than going to the ER, I'd recommend seeing your GP first. You may be able to get some necessary diagnostics done before seeing your new pain management doctor. You may also be able to get some effective pain relief from you GP.
For home remedies...try cold packs. You can buy large flexible ones at the drugstore (for under $30.00), and use those for temporary relief. Sometimes heat helps as well, or alternating cold and heat. If there is some inflammation, you can try ibuprofen or naproxen for a few weeks. Gentle stretches may help as well. If you can curl your back at all to help open up some space in your spine, that is like one of the exercises my PT recommended. Lying on a swedish ball helped too. Good luck, Kay |
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I have to go the home remedy route. I have Lumbar spondylosis, L5-L3 herniation and osteophytes at L5-S1. I am on a mild muscle relaxant (that does not help) and T3 (minimal relief).
I use hot baths, hot wraps (damp rag with 3 drops of clove oil, 3 drops of peppermint) warmed up in the microwave. Ice (all the time) and the only way I can get some relief is laying in the fetal position. I have heard that emla cream is really good for nerve pain (surface) and that lindocaine patches might help. My problems is I do not have access to those meds. Good luck in finding some relief. I find that going to the sauna and hot tub is very theraputic (while there) and using a tens unit sometimes helps. |
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I wish that I had some good answers for you. I find that a hot tub helps for awhile. But after being out of the hot tub for an hour the pain all comes back.I hope that you find your answers as well as I hope to.I feel for and am kinda in the same boat.Good Luck!
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