Fozzie
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 02:15 PM |
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Awwww....sorry to hear that Scootzie .... 
If it helps you not to feel too alone.....I'm recovering from surgery ...not spinal (last week)
and the only position I feel comfortable in, is flat on my stomach ....
DS Lite/puzzle games are stopping me go totally do-lally.....
Can only manage small amounts of time actually writing on lappy keyboard.
I really hope you start to feel better very soon ....
Many years ago, I really suffered badly with spinal pain, and after being on 'heavy'
pain killers for a long time, I did end up having a spinal nerve block done. It took quite a few 'goes'
and the episodes started becoming less frequent and lasting less amount of time.
Hope the pain lessens soon
Fozzie 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 02:17 PM |
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It's the great unknown... no-ones willing to say!
I guess they'll come up with a way of fixing nerves during my lifetime, but knowing my luck it'll be the day before I croak! 
It's Evolution Baby!
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scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 02:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
Awwww....sorry to hear that Scootzie ....
If it helps you not to feel too alone.....I'm recovering from surgery ...not spinal (last week)
and the only position I feel comfortable in, is flat on my stomach ....
DS Lite/puzzle games are stopping me go totally do-lally.....
Can only manage small amounts of time actually writing on lappy keyboard.
I really hope you start to feel better very soon ....
Many years ago, I really suffered badly with spinal pain, and after being on 'heavy'
pain killers for a long time, I did end up having a spinal nerve block done. It took quite a few 'goes'
and the episodes started becoming less frequent and lasting less amount of time.
Hope the pain lessens soon
Fozzie
Thanks Fozz! Was the 'block' straight into your spinal chord? I've had steroids injected straight in there... not nice!
It's Evolution Baby!
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Fozzie
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 02:32 PM |
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Ah I know the type.....I had a bout of adductor tendinitis, and sacroilitis a couple of years
back and had those steroid injections into the bone....
The Spinal nerve block was done (a good few years ago mind, so procedure may have changed
with newer technology), with an epidural type needle/line put into the spinal cord and the 'brew'
was dripped in. It was done in theatre, and yes, you do have to be awake, and after I was completely
numb from the area down to my feet. I had to stay in hospital overnight.
That was years ago so hopefully technology and medication has come on a long way since then.
Even if the procedure is still the same, it is well worth having done......I wouldn't wish that sort of
back pain on anyone.....
You need to see the 'Pain' guys ..... 
Fozzie
[Edited on 16-2-11 by Fozzie]
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 03:07 PM |
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Sounds similar... the worst of it for me was the screens were in my line of site, so I could see the needle going into my spinal chord! You know
you're in safe hands, but it's still pretty shocking. Was only sore when they started injecting the steroid... the second it hit my nerve
was incredible. Just like hitting a nerve in your tooth, but magnified 100 times and affecting the whole lower-half of your body.
It's Evolution Baby!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 03:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Sounds similar... the worst of it for me was the screens were in my line of site, so I could see the needle going into my spinal chord! You know
you're in safe hands, but it's still pretty shocking. Was only sore when they started injecting the steroid... the second it hit my nerve
was incredible. Just like hitting a nerve in your tooth, but magnified 100 times and affecting the whole lower-half of your body.
I think I'd have passed out just watching the needle 
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edsco
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 03:38 PM |
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I know how you feel. Slipped 4 discs in lower back in Aug 2009. Very very painful. However it didn't take quite so long to diagnose.
Suffered from sciatic pain for years and was really getting me down. Sitting, driving, walking so so so painful. Then putting something in a car in
an awkward way was the final straw.
Saw consultant few days after the event. Took one look at me crippled over and diagnosed straight away. Same day i was in for a scan. Confirmed the
results next day....yep you've slipped a disc....hang on....no no, 4 discs!!
Operated on the following week. As soon as i came round from the op, i could tell straight away that the prolonged pain had simply gone away. Was
amazing!!
However, all the intrusive surgery comes at a price. Over a year before i was back fighting fit. Lots of core stability exercises is the key, and a
shed load of horse strength pain killers, anti inflammatory, and morphine to get me through the initial stages. Its fair to say during the initial
stages of recovery i was away with the fairies alot!
Stretches, exercise, and plenty of walking really helps believe it or not to improve the core muscles. Don't stay lying down, and yes i know
its very painful but in the long run you get better faster than if you stay on your back.
edsco
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steve m
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 04:25 PM |
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Get well Scootz, at least your at home!!
My dad is in east surrey hospital, with chronic back pain from a car accident 21 years ago when he broke his back
he has had about 18 years trouble free health since the accident, untill NOW
I doubt he will ever leave hospital, and he is only 77
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Fozzie
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 04:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Sounds similar... the worst of it for me was the screens were in my line of site, so I could see the needle going into my spinal chord! You know
you're in safe hands, but it's still pretty shocking. Was only sore when they started injecting the steroid... the second it hit my nerve
was incredible. Just like hitting a nerve in your tooth, but magnified 100 times and affecting the whole lower-half of your body.
Yes ..... I purposely left that bit out.......I could 'feel' the 'offending one travel up to my chest where I thought it was being
crushed, then it travelled up the back of my neck to the top of my head......I thought it was going to explode......
Yep it was excrutiating, but it was worth it....as said in my previous post, I went back a couple more times.......
Steve...sorry to hear about your dad.....Stu was taken to East Surrey last June when he had his heart attack.... Their prompt action at getting the
stent in as soon as he got there saved his life, so I only can say good things about the hospital.....
I hope your dad feels a bit more comfortable soon.....
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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scootz
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| posted on 16/2/11 at 04:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Get well Scootz, at least your at home!!
My dad is in east surrey hospital, with chronic back pain from a car accident 21 years ago when he broke his back
He has had about 18 years trouble free health since the accident, untill NOW
I doubt he will ever leave hospital, and he is only 77
Ay Caramba... not good. Hope he gets better as there's now't more miserable than being stuck in a hospital AND IT STILL HURTS!
I was doped with morphine the last time I was in the hospital for my back, so it was pretty much a happy-clappy time, but then they stop giving it to
you
TOP-TIP... DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE A WI-FI INTERNET DEVICE IN HOSPITAL WHILST UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MORPHINE. I bought two Lotus
Europa's the last time and didn't have a clue until the day I got home!
It's Evolution Baby!
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