Post some on here and we will not judge the content .That is what this about -to help and encourage .
I understand you have daily demons ,some of us do .Have patience with others who don't feel the same .Some will never know how it feels !
Zezti
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Found a lump in the nethers a couple weeks ago. Saw a Dr today and he think it's most likely a cyst but sending me for ultrasound within 2 weeks to make sure its not worse. Can't help the anxiety building.
The crazy thing is my mum is going for a scan on a lump soon too. Hopefully we'll both be fine.
Remember Mr Testicles' purpose lads, and check yourselves.
The crazy thing is my mum is going for a scan on a lump soon too. Hopefully we'll both be fine.
Remember Mr Testicles' purpose lads, and check yourselves.
Understandable that no matter how positive you try to be, there's always the "what if" in situations like this. Hope your man parts get well soon x
Dymak
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My problems are minute to most on here, so I almost feel embarrassed bringing my issues up here. But I’ve been living with serious back pain for 14 months now, and it has got ridiculous, and I think it might cost me my employment soon enough.
Ive tried everything that you could possibly recommend, apart from maybe sustained weight lifting to strengthen my muscles, which is of course problematic anyway as doing weights can very easily exacerbate the problem.
I’ve had two MRI’s, went to physio both privately and on NHS. Been referred to a ‘pain specialist’ but only spoken to a nurse on the phone so far, as my appointment was cancelled because of Covid.
I take 200mg of tramadol every morning, it had been helping until recently but now achieves next to nothing. I can’t sit up without support. I sometimes take diazepam as well, but even that has stopped working. I’d be off work now if it wasn’t for Covid, working from home allows me to blag my way out of everything.
It’s causing me a lot of physical pain but even more emotional heart ache. Unemployment is on the horizon, which will take things to a different level of crap.
I want something that will just take the effing pain away and allow me to do my job again. I suggested methadone to the nurse as it has very good reviews online (as an analgesic, not a maintenance treatment) but she pretty much said no chance. She said I might be able to get the tramadol on the NHS, which I currently get from the internet, but that’s about it. I didn’t even mention the diazepam to her because it would only make them more reluctant to prescribe if I did.
Ive tried everything that you could possibly recommend, apart from maybe sustained weight lifting to strengthen my muscles, which is of course problematic anyway as doing weights can very easily exacerbate the problem.
I’ve had two MRI’s, went to physio both privately and on NHS. Been referred to a ‘pain specialist’ but only spoken to a nurse on the phone so far, as my appointment was cancelled because of Covid.
I take 200mg of tramadol every morning, it had been helping until recently but now achieves next to nothing. I can’t sit up without support. I sometimes take diazepam as well, but even that has stopped working. I’d be off work now if it wasn’t for Covid, working from home allows me to blag my way out of everything.
It’s causing me a lot of physical pain but even more emotional heart ache. Unemployment is on the horizon, which will take things to a different level of crap.
I want something that will just take the effing pain away and allow me to do my job again. I suggested methadone to the nurse as it has very good reviews online (as an analgesic, not a maintenance treatment) but she pretty much said no chance. She said I might be able to get the tramadol on the NHS, which I currently get from the internet, but that’s about it. I didn’t even mention the diazepam to her because it would only make them more reluctant to prescribe if I did.
Billy Dean
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Ever heard of Dr John Sarno mate? Check out one (or both) of his books: Healing Back Pain or The Mindbody Prescription
Dymak
Player Valuation: £40m
Thanks mate, I’ll look it up!
The MRI's didn't show up anything at all?
Dymak
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L4/L5 disc protrusion. They actually describe it as 'mild' disc protrusion. It certainly doesn't feel mild. There's something else wrong though. Yes, the L4/L5 disc protrusion can be excruciating, but my upper back kills as well. It's like my muscles aren't strong enough to hold my back up.
I've had on and off back pain episodes for years now, since I was 16. The episodes would come to a conclusion though, and I would get better. This has been going on for nearly 15 months now though. So I can't call it an episode, it's chronic, and it feels like I will be with it forever, and I've only just turned 36.
No chance of an op ?
A lad I know suffered disc damage from a car accident.
He`s still got reduced mobility, but the pain has gone following the op.
Billy Dean
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Deffo read those books mate.
Dymak
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An operation was briefly discussed when I met with the NHS physio, but it was more of an instant dismissal than a consideration. I actually agree with him as well, as I've read about back operations online, and it seems a bit of a lottery as to whether it improves things or makes things 10 times worse.
I've also been to loads of chiropractors over the years. Some people may have had good experiences with them, but my advice is STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM THEM. There is little to no evidence of their efficacy, and I hold the belief that they have made things worse. Your back isn't supposed to be cracked like that, imo. It may bring some temporary relief but it causes greater problems further down the road.
Having seen the difference the op made to my mate, I’d say it’s deffo something worth researching.
When he was at his worst, he was laid up for weeks and at time’s had to sleep on the floor.
Do your research and look at the surgeons who specialise in your condition and their success rates.
The opiate based drugs you’re taking at the mo will eventually stop working, as your body builds up a tolerance to them ( which it already is by the sounds ) plus they’re habit forming too and have a lot of side effects.
Dymak sorry to hear your going through a tough time. Physical and mental health are married together and intrinsically linked. How you recover very much depends on the rehab - how much " work " physically you can do. A Occi Health therapist and will assess you before and after an op and divide a programme for you depending on your co morbidity. ( Fancy terminology for your weight / BP pulse and Sats - oxygen levels ). The guys on here are right about the pain relief, much of which doesn't work after a while and it is the placebo effect that keeps you taking them. It's a two pronged approach to health Dymak, you cant concentrate on one at the expense of the other. Follow guidance from health professionals but I strongly suggest you let them know should you're mental health deteriorate. In order to " mend " you need good mental health. It gives you motivation to work on you're recovery / rehab. Always talk to people about you're meds, they can always re prescribe or more more than likely titrate you off one before starting another. Keep an eye on your mental health m8, your physical recovery from surgery is very much dependant on your mental health. Always always talk to people as there are lots of people out there who have had similar experiences and want to help. Good luck with things buddy.
