controlling back pain

[trixiesmam]

hi every one i have various issues causing me back pain taking longtec, and pregabalin twice daily oxynorm liquid when desperate i do stretching exercise for sciatica and wonder how do others cope with their pain for i know for a fact there are others far worse off than me

[rabbits65]

I have back trouble too, sciatica, back spasms etc. I like my hot water bottle and I try to get to the swimming and gym. It's hard work, exhausting, can't be bothered some days, know just how you feel.

[deejames]

Hi trixie. You don't say what is the cause of your back pain or where it is located.

Back pain affects many people on this forum so I hope you get some good ideas.

Have you used a Tens machine ? I find it very useful for controlling lower back pain avoiding the need to take extra pain medication.

I do daily stretching to keep my back as mobile as possible.

Have you had a referral to a Pain management clinic. It's well worth getting one from your GP in my opinion though not everyone finds them useful.

Tell us a it more about your back pain history maybe

Dee

[shopgirl2007]

Hi teixiesman what’s your diagnoses as I’m on all those but I been on 30 yrs and I can help you but want to know what’s wrong with you? If it’s a list of things give me the list as there’s never just 1 single thing sometimes. Your meds are not helping but I don’t want be a hypocrite so I’ll wait for your reply then I’ll help you. Thanks

[shopgirl2007]

Pain clinic referrals take 12-2 yrs depending on where you wish go and who your willing see from best place and best consultant down. If they got disc issues sciatica then tens no good and can’t use.