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Fed up with bad back.

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agedknees · 16/01/2011 17:55

3 years ago I really hurt my back in a fall (fractured L3 and L5). Unfortunately, the x-ray was misread, so it was not discovered until 6 weeks later. Because I did not know I had fractures I did not take any time off work and just got by with loads of painkillers (thought I was being a wimp).

Anyway, took about 18 months for my back to feel normal.

But in the last 4 months my back has 'gone' 3 times. Today was sitting in the bath, reached forward for the shampoo, and wham, back pain +++. It is radiating down both legs as well (front of legs).

Will I be wasting doctors time if I go to my GP? Will she be able to do anything for me?
Luckily I am on annual leave this week so do not have to go into work.

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