At the end of Oct I ruptured a disc in my back (not that I knew it at the time). Since then I have had limited mobility, ongoing pain and battles with docs about medication/ treatment. I don't sleep well, I am nearing four months off work and I'm no longer getting paid other than statuary sick pay. I am no nearer getting back to my job than I was at Christmas. An MRI confirmed that I have five bulging discs, including the one that I have torn which is sitting on the nerve. I have had spinal steroid injections to no avail. People have run out of sympathy because I'm still not better. I can function at a low level (basic housekeeping/ shopping etc- drove for the first time in four months yesterday) but can't walk far, sit for long/ stand for long.
I feel trapped in my own body. I am in pain all the time. I am angry and frustrated and miserable. I would appreciate my life back. I know how seriously ill some people are and I'm aware that it could be so much worse but I'm mentally and physically exhausted with trying to be positive all the time. Please tell me it will get better...? Tia.
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Ruptured disc and fractured sanity. Talk to me about back pain please
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shootfromthehip · 12/02/2013 23:00
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