So I've had a few ongoing health problems, and I ended up going to the doctor to explain my chronic back pain, this was the same doctor I seen a few months ago regarding sorting out mri scans etc, who forgot to write on the letters to various hospitals Urgent, yes it caused numerous problems trying to get my name added to the waiting list or should I say 48 weeks!!!
No examination, no nothing, I felt totally deflated, and said no point in pain killers it's going to make me constipated, honestly I feel I'd be better off going to see a vet!!!
I'm now awaiting results from 4 scans and I'll ask the specialists who is doing my results if this pain is anything to do with the recent health problems, but I'm not impressed at the moment with this particular doctor, I'm genuinely worried how much longer i have to struggle with these symptoms, I feel like I've been beaten up first thing in morning, oh well that's my moan over with, hope everyone is doing OK, thanks guys
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Sorry your doctor not replying to email or letters. Can you ask for another doctor to see you urgently?
Yes I have sciatica and tomorrow as Carer have to lift client and not sure about my hip and leg. Client short person but still. Wondering whether should give up work as alot of pain from that area. I am trying to get appointment to see physiotherapist who just recommends ice and alternate with hot water bottle for pain management but we will see what this professional will suggest next.
I actually went and seen the doctor, but he just fobbed off my initial problem, I clearly told him my back is in agony in the morning and I'm concerned if or how I need someone to get my from my bed, I'm genuinely struggling getting out of bed, obviously I'm waiting in my final scan results and I'll ask the specialists if the growth in my pelvic area could cause my chronic back pain, soon as I lye down my back is constantly aching, and having arthritis in both shoulders is causing lack of sleep, I hate getting old, I used to be so fit, but years in the building trade are catching up, thank you so much for your kind reply!
Will do, currently waiting on some scan results, I'll see what happens as I've also been under two separate specialists, one for endocrinology and the other a general surgeon, so it's been a hectic few months.
No one prepares you for getting old.... and suddenly, you are there! Scared, in pain mentally and physically. Too many losses are catching up with you at the same time. "Golden Years"? Forget it !!!
Oh boy, can I relate to "I Hate getting old!" I am sure that I am the oldest person on this site. Yes, I have More Wisdom that I Wish I had years ago, but now I can't do much with the Wisdom as the body & & mind get worn. Oh, well I am glad to be here & have to cop some kind of a better attitude, I guess. But, going to doctors just makes me feel worse, half the time!
I hear you..... I'm 68, and everything's catching up with me = arthritis, depression, etc. If we'd only known what we were doing to ourselves. Hard to accept.....
You have my complete sympathy. Overworking our bodies when young can be unpredictable; most people can;t get away with it. I have arthritis and hate getting old; was once very fit & still trying to keep that way. Did you ever consider accepting the painkillers, while looking for relief from constapation? You probably know there are many of them. Getting offered painkillers over here is getting pretty rare!
I'm a retired Occupational Therapist and had surgery for one herniated disc. Have another disc that at the time didn't require surgical intervention, but since falling 2 years ago and fracturing my hip it's gotten worse. I had scheduled surgery for it but had to cancel due to other health issues. I sympathize with your pain...
I’m sorry you’re in pain. I’ve been trying to get help for years now. I can feel your frustration. I pray you find someone who can help you through this difficult time. God bless you
Sorry for all your going through CB. I just said a prayer for you I hope you don't mind. Wishing you well very soon. Please take care of yourself you're a good person and a nice man.
I know the feelings I have ton scans test etc got chronic wide spread pain w bipolar depression, I've been kicked in the teeth by these south fla Dr's, all young cold careless buggers...I had to move here to take care my elderly crippled mother,then my brother took his life,and I don't need Dr's being rude and cold,I need to be on meds but getting thems unreal,these meds are invented for pain, I was on methadone and that got my life back in big way,now I'm not getting any pain help..killing myself w bayer back n body w tylenol...try the bayer back and body helps take edge off better then nothing..I hope you can find a better dr..sounds like it must happen..
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