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Any one seen that new MRI scan machine at Newcastle..will help those who hate been in small places

Any one with back props..upper..lower..and upper feels like its moving forward takes my breath away..my doctor said I should of had my operation!!!!!!oh and...

Any one with back props..upper..lower..and upper feels like its moving forward t...

louiseamos

•10 years ago

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Are Upright MRI's more precise?

Hi I have had various MRI's on my back in the normal tunnel type scanner, but was reading that upright ones may show more precise images. Has anyone had a...

Hi I have had various MRI's on my back in the normal tunnel type scanner, but wa...

Rocky1

•10 years ago

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L5/S1 microdiscectomy

I am going into hospital next week for a microdiscectomy. After nearly 18 months of pain, becoming severe over the last 5 months leading to me becoming...

I am going into hospital next week for a microdiscectomy. After nearly 18 months...

Ihavenolife

•10 years ago

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Has anyone had a L5S1 fusion from l4 to l6 done and had complications?

I had mine done back in 2010,was ok for 18 months but unfortunately now with heavy severe pain and off drugs due to getting hooked,I stopped taking them over a...

I had mine done back in 2010,was ok for 18 months but unfortunately now with hea...

Fedupwithmybackpain

•10 years ago

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Nerve pain stimulator

Hi,has anyone had a nerve pain stimulator fitted (hopefully)and at the moment im having lots of test done to see if im sutible,has anyone else had one fitted...

Hi,has anyone had a nerve pain stimulator fitted (hopefully)and at the moment im...

sharonb45

•10 years ago

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Unstable spine?

Here's another question - and thank you all who contributed yesterday re pain gate theory. I hear/feel some unpleasant clunking "noises" in my lower spine,...

Here's another question - and thank you all who contributed yesterday re pain g...

Calceolaria

•10 years ago

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Doc phoned, he is sending me for xray on back to see how bad my scoliosis is?????

When my doc phoned me up, he said he will send me for xray on my back and then take it from there as to what treatment he would suggest. Either painkilling...

When my doc phoned me up, he said he will send me for xray on my back and then t...

maisiemoo14

•10 years ago

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I am 34 and having a L5-S1 spinal fusion next week. I am very nervous and quite-frankly I'm scared to death. It was not so bad until I st

arted reading on here. (lol). But all jokes aside, I really don't see anyone with a positive feedback from the operation. I scared to go through with it now...

arted reading on here. (lol). But all jokes aside, I really don't see anyone wit...

Piper_Cub

•10 years ago

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I'm having a L5-S1 Spinal fusion next week. Anybody have anything good to say about it ? From what I read, I'm making a very big mistake.

Piper_Cub

•10 years ago

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I found out it was 1992 that I got diagnosed with scoliosis??????? Didn't realise it was that long ago.

My doc phoned me up today to tell me I was first diagnosed in 1992. He then said he would send me for an xray to see how bad the curves are and what angle they...

My doc phoned me up today to tell me I was first diagnosed in 1992. He then said...

maisiemoo14

•10 years ago

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What is the current typical waiting times for general surgery / hernia repair at St George's hospital (London) Tooting?

savvydoctor

•10 years ago

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Are there any ladies out there with uretheral strictures?

I've found that this condition is rather rare in ladies, I'm 36 and found out recently that I have one. I've had symptoms on and off for about 5 yrs, since my...

I've found that this condition is rather rare in ladies, I'm 36 and found out re...

Mistee

•10 years ago

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I have numbness then pain in the upper section of my right thumb. I am right handed. It started just under a week ago.

Ednawina

•10 years ago

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adhesions

hi can anyone relate to pain after having their gallbladder removed as a young lady with ongoing adhesion issues im not sure now if this is something else or...

hi can anyone relate to pain after having their gallbladder removed as a young l...

poppydoo

•10 years ago

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Daft question?

One of the definitions of chronic pain hinges on the gateway theory, that pain signals continue to fire into the spine/brain and the brain continues to process...

One of the definitions of chronic pain hinges on the gateway theory, that pain s...

Calceolaria

•10 years ago

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Oh my gosh...has any one ever been physio..had hips but level and ended up in lots of pain...

If any ones read rest my mails..truned down my 2 and operation..went physio Friday one hip higher then other also told my spine in a s shape...feel I'll with...

If any ones read rest my mails..truned down my 2 and operation..went physio Frid...

louiseamos

•10 years ago

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Good morning, found it hard getting out of bed as my back had locked and the pain was unbearable!!!!!!!!

My back had locked and I was having muscle spasms. The pain was unbearable and I had to go with the muscle spasms. I managed to get downstairs, make a cup of...

My back had locked and I was having muscle spasms. The pain was unbearable and I...

maisiemoo14

•10 years ago

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hip and back pain for a year.Worse when lying down.hip x ray year ago all ok.Pain worse in morning

Taking 15mg/500mg co codamol.Not very affective.

badback

•10 years ago

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Does anyone suffer scoloisis??? If so what is their pain like??????

I got diagnosed with scoliosis about 20+ years ago. They didn't know how to help me as scoliosis was an unknown I illness then. The doctor who diagnosed me...

I got diagnosed with scoliosis about 20+ years ago. They didn't know how to help...

maisiemoo14

•10 years ago

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Who agrees...that if you're having extreme pain..unable to do day to day stuff .and worked hard.if could of.of course.. should be able to...

Get government help...I claimed DLA..few years ago.has was having to have time out ta work for a spine op..got it within.. 4 weeks..now soon has went back work...

Get government help...I claimed DLA..few years ago.has was having to have time o...

louiseamos

•10 years ago

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I've had 3 major back surgeries. The last surgery was on 2/5/14. There was a removal of previous cage at L5S1. And a fusion at L4_L5.

I have radiating pain from groin to knee and pins and needles from knee to foot. I can't stand sit or walk for more than 10 minutes as this pain is...

I have radiating pain from groin to knee and pins and needles from knee to foot....

debila

•10 years ago

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HR meeting Following occ health doc report

I have worked for my an NHS trust for nearly 14 years being in my present post as a physio assistant for 5 years prior to this i was a HCSW . Like anyone i...

I have worked for my an NHS trust for nearly 14 years being in my present post a...

prim50

•10 years ago

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Thanks for advice..I didn't go ahead with my operation which was in 3 days.think made right one...but..physio has told me I've a s shaped

Spine..and now tracking out..yes so went Newcastle he will put on hold for 3 month...but stressed any numb ness.must go to my doctor..I've a lot of...

Spine..and now tracking out..yes so went Newcastle he will put on hold for 3 mon...

louiseamos

•10 years ago

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Lower back pain and goes to the groin

johnboy6969

•10 years ago

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I am on 5 mg slow release buprenorphine want my pain to go away should I put another patch on started this Monday. ..also on tramadol amytri

trudyl65

•10 years ago

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What is this pain and whats causing it???

I have been suffering with pains in lower back, neck, face, hips, legs, arms, anus, vagina and now feet, started in Summer 2012. The pains are achy, sharp,...

I have been suffering with pains in lower back, neck, face, hips, legs, arms, an...

astrogirl7

•10 years ago

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Pain across my back

Ever since I had an SVT last November I have had a pain across my back It makes me very breathless, Some mornings when I wake up I find it really hard to even...

Ever since I had an SVT last November I have had a pain across my back It makes ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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i am unable to explain what is happening to me but i will try... i have some feeling(unable to tell what is happening) near back of neck.

i have some feeling(unable to tell what is happening) near back of neck.This feeling happens upper part of neck where head and neck meet.when do i move my...

i have some feeling(unable to tell what is happening) near back of neck.This fee...

kazher45

•10 years ago

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For suppernannie and everyone else.

Was out and about and stumbled across her. Couldn't resist. Tis fairy-dust coming your way. Catch. Hope she brings a bit of magic one way or another. Ned x

Was out and about and stumbled across her. Couldn't resist. Tis fairy-dust comin...

nedd

•10 years ago

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What to take for pain? I am on 60mg codeine and 2x500mg paracetamol 4 times a day. Struggling to get to grips with the level of pain.

I find it really hard to make beds, vacuum, any kind of housework. Just had the first cataract removed and was so shocked to see the state of my home! Just...

I find it really hard to make beds, vacuum, any kind of housework. Just had the ...

superannie

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Pain Concern | HealthUnlocked

Pain Concern

All posts for April 2014

Any one seen that new MRI scan machine at Newcastle..will help those who hate been in small places

Are Upright MRI's more precise?

L5/S1 microdiscectomy

Has anyone had a L5S1 fusion from l4 to l6 done and had complications?

Nerve pain stimulator

Unstable spine?

Doc phoned, he is sending me for xray on back to see how bad my scoliosis is?????

I am 34 and having a L5-S1 spinal fusion next week. I am very nervous and quite-frankly I'm scared to death. It was not so bad until I st

I'm having a L5-S1 Spinal fusion next week. Anybody have anything good to say about it ? From what I read, I'm making a very big mistake.

I found out it was 1992 that I got diagnosed with scoliosis??????? Didn't realise it was that long ago.

What is the current typical waiting times for general surgery / hernia repair at St George's hospital (London) Tooting?

Are there any ladies out there with uretheral strictures?

I have numbness then pain in the upper section of my right thumb. I am right handed. It started just under a week ago.

adhesions

Daft question?

Oh my gosh...has any one ever been physio..had hips but level and ended up in lots of pain...

Good morning, found it hard getting out of bed as my back had locked and the pain was unbearable!!!!!!!!

hip and back pain for a year.Worse when lying down.hip x ray year ago all ok.Pain worse in morning

Does anyone suffer scoloisis??? If so what is their pain like??????

Who agrees...that if you're having extreme pain..unable to do day to day stuff .and worked hard.if could of.of course.. should be able to...

I've had 3 major back surgeries. The last surgery was on 2/5/14. There was a removal of previous cage at L5S1. And a fusion at L4_L5.

HR meeting Following occ health doc report

Thanks for advice..I didn't go ahead with my operation which was in 3 days.think made right one...but..physio has told me I've a s shaped

Lower back pain and goes to the groin

I am on 5 mg slow release buprenorphine want my pain to go away should I put another patch on started this Monday. ..also on tramadol amytri

What is this pain and whats causing it???

Pain across my back

i am unable to explain what is happening to me but i will try... i have some feeling(unable to tell what is happening) near back of neck.

For suppernannie and everyone else.

What to take for pain? I am on 60mg codeine and 2x500mg paracetamol 4 times a day. Struggling to get to grips with the level of pain.

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