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Hi ,
I am 9 months post cancer treatment (6 Cistplatin 30 Rt and 2 Brachy) . Results of spinal MRI as I have been in agony since Brachy and it transpires the Rt has damaged my lower back , I also have disc bulges L4-5 with marked degenerative disease ,central disc protrusion L5-S1 ,incidental vertebral body L3 haemangioma .
I have had Lyrica, naproxen, oromorph, gabepentin to no avail. I had a caudal epidural and facet joint injections last week as yet no improvement. I am still 100mg tramodol x3 which takes the edge off.
It makes me despair struggling to walk even 20ft it feels as if I have a huge weight pushing on my shoulders trying to push me to the floor.
My consultant is a jolly chap but an evasive one when it comes to answering my questions. I wonder if the pressure when I walk will ever improve ? I have spoke to a few others with chronic pain but none of them suffer with the pressure .
Hi Rubyru - Welcome to Healthypages :wave:
So sorry to hear you are having such awful problems with your back. I'm sure there are those who will answer your queries or commiserate with you.
Did you ever think of writing down all your questions and handing a copy to your consultant (keep a copy for yourself for reference), and demand answers to your queries? It can make all the difference 😉
Wishing you well.
Thank you for the warm welcome Caroline..
I always go with the intention of writing things down , infact I often write a list but once there I forget. My husband is very forthcoming so no doubt he will prompt me .
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