Hello,
I just need some help and guidance
My mom is a 53 year old women. She has chronic lower back pain and a couple of years ago she had an mri which showed some generative issues-(I am not too sure what the proper details are on the mri but there was some.
Mom also has severe vericous veins. Doctor said that her veins are very 'spidery' so having them removed is not really an option.
With the vericous veins does have severe swelling and is struggling severely to walk.
Another issue she does have is osteoarthritis in her knees. This is the biggest issue she is suffering currently. Mom is having severe pain in both her legs. She notices that they click all the time. She cannot walk up the road without being in severe pain. Moms legs are in a very bad way. They are very swollen, possible some water in them!
Medication wise she was on tramadol. She was on this drug for years and years when her back trouble first started. Now that GP has declined prescribing her this medication after being on the drug for 15 years.
All GP is saying is use paracetamol and over the counter medication to help.
I don't think this is fair considering her past medical history and how severe of a pain she is in. I've tried explaining to the doctor himself but taking no for an answer. From being on such a strong medicine to then have literally nothing at all is mind boggling to me!
My issue is that the doctor isn't getting or understanding our concerns. Moms in severe pain with her knees currently. He isn't prescribing her any medication or trying to help her with her pain management. What can I do to help her. What can I say to the doctor for him to help us sort moms pain out.
Thanks in advance and sorry if it's a long one!! :)