Pain

Gillianianhillier

Need help to cope with arthritis pain of the spinal discs xx

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Hi @Gillianianhillier

Welcome to the online community! I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering so much with your spine, this is very uncomfortable but you're in the right place for some advice.

We have the following link which may be of some use to you:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-spine/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/your-questions-answered/your-questions-on-pain-relief/

Have you received any other advice or treatment for this so far? If so, how is this working for you? We have lots of wonderful members here on the community who are always willing to listen and offer advice so please continue to use the community!

It's lovely to have you here,

Sarah

frogmorton

Oh @Gillianianhillier

You have my total sympathy apart from the neck i think you back sa to be the worst. You can't even go for a wee without agony 😕

I don't know what you've tried or been advised by anyone medically trained, but my own consultant said to me to walk a little, sit a little and lie down a little. Not too much (apart from sleeping of course) of any of them.

I am presuming you have decent pain relief too? I was also prescribed a reducing dose of diazepam with mine just prior to surgery. I also swear by (and still use) my microwavable wheatbags.

Sending some ((()))

Toni x