I have lower back pain and sciatica, I also get muscle spasms down my leg which will literally make me cry out
The first time my back 'went' I was 19, I'm now 35
I've been told I have a prolapsed disc, had nhs physio 6 sessions
I rarely go a month now without taking pain killers but I generally self medicate as the gp generally tells me painkillers and exercise is all that can be done
Do doctors not investigate causes?
Surely 16 years of being in pain is enough -I can't even stand up to wash up without my leg feeling like its on fire
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At what point to doctors investigate back pain?
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chickensaladagain · 20/08/2013 21:01
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