Living with constant pain
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Hi @ozzy19721968 and welcome to the Versus Arthritis forum.
I’m sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and its implications including the associated pain and sleeping issues.
This link to our main website may have some useful information for you https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-spine/
If you feel the need to speak with someone then you can call our free Helpline on 0800 5200 520, or email helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon - Fri 9:00am – 8:00pm).
I hope that joining the forum provides some useful input from other members who share similar symptoms.
Best Wishes
ChrisB (moderator)
Need more help - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
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Sounds like a candidate for the Pain Clinic? Ask your GP for a referral and use this website to gain information, why not ring the helpline, that’s what it’s for.
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Hi Ozzy. I have Degenerative Facet Joint Disease as well as OA which affects my whole spine. I have been through the Pain Clinic having a couple of denervations in the process and having tried all meds I am on Morphine all the time. A Neurosurgeon also advised me that he would not operate as the risk of paralysis was too great. I also have sciatica which is caused by the spinal problems and brachialgia which is the technical term for the arm problems we both suffer with. 3 hours kip a night maximum, depression, fatigue etc etc. Deep joy eh? Hang in there mate.
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