Back pain

[Em08]

Morning all! Woke up with terrible back pain! Think it's due to trying to come off my medication slowly but it was awful. Had to ask someone to put some pain gel on so it's easing now and took painkillers. I'm desperate to come of the co-codamal tablets as been on them for 2 years now. I'm worried for long term effects. Thanks

[Ouch_123]

Hope your feelling better soon x

[Trikki]

So sorry about your pain today.....have you discussed coming off meds with your doctor. He may be able to give you reassurance to keep taking co-codamol or prescribe an alternative medication. Well done for trying, but don't stay in pain.....xx

[Dionne0208]

It's horrible isn't it, I suffer severe back pain as well, ment to be having another operation but having epidural injections to hold of surgery, hope it starts to ease off for you and your feeling a bit better xx

[naturagirl]

I am so sorry for your suffering. have you ever had Norspan patches? They are the only ones that give me a relatively good and productive life. Without them life would be hell.

I will pray for you an all fellow sufferers that they find the right way to make life worth living again.

[BlueMermaid3]

Hi there

I suffer with horrendous back pain.

Have you been referred to a Pain Clinic? They may be able to offer you injections in your spine.

I am assuming you are taking paracetamol to see you through for the time being.

I was also told by my GP recently to take Ibruprofen regularly to help with any inflammation.

However make sure you also take something to protect your tummy. Your local pharmacist can help you with what to take.

I hope this helps.

Best wishes

Lu xx

[TheAuthor]

Hi Em08

I am so genuinely sorry to read that you are suffering and struggling in this way and I sincerely hope that you pain eases soon for you and that you do not experience any withdrawal symptoms.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Em08]

Thanks all for your lovely comments. A friend of mine came round to see me later on to cheer me up and we went for a short walk but it hasn't really helped unfortunately. My head has been really fuzzy and pain has been terrible! I am fed up with it. I was meant to be out last night but couldn't! I have had a lot of emotions this week so mum and I are wondering that could be the cause. A lot of crying has used up my energy levels maybe?