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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Recently been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my lower back, would welcome advice on how to manage it from other sufferers. I am currently seeing an amazing chiropractor but need to manage it in between visits. The pain prevents me from sleeping 
Cheers my lovelies..Kitty x  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get a referral to the Pain Clinic.
They'll look at the best option for you.
For some its surgery, fusion, etc.
Others its nerve inhibitors,
Some are fine with physic/chiro
Medication too is important - Amatryptaline works very well but be VERY careful on when you take it.
I'm not suggesting you ignore the doctors advice HOWEVER I can tell you it has a 12hr cycle and "take it 30mins before bed" will leave you a zombie at 8am dealing with kids, partner, work, etc.
Faset joint injections worked very well for me - was able to avoid having nerves burnt. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes I might ask bout steroid injections..."
Its not a steroid - its a cocktail that effectively "switches off" the nerves that run through that area.
Live x-ray is cool if you don't mind seeing a straight needle come out looking like a corkscrew...... |
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