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Posted 7/9/2013 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all-

I normally post over in the depression forum but I'm here tonight.

I had a lower fusion surgery 4 years ago. It was as successful as it could be. A year and a half after the fusion, the surgeon had to go back in and he found a bone spur growing off of the fused bone into my spinal cord. I get random pain from time to time in my lower back.

Today, I've wanted to scream at the top of my lungs. I have pain shooting down my left leg and my back is throbbing. My heating pad broke so I using my husband's heated blanket. It's better than nothing. I also took a hot bath. Usually Motrin is strong enough to handle the pain. Today it's not. I've taken way too many today. Ended up taking a muscle relaxer that I was given by my ob gyn. My back hurts bad during my menstral cycle so she prescribed them for me.

I haven't been to pain mgmt in over 4 years. I feel it is time to get some pain meds for days like today. Should I go straight back to my pain mgmt doctor or should I just start with my family doctor. I have maybe two bad days a month but the Motrin is no longer effective in managing the pain. I was thinking start with my family doctor and if I begin to have more bad days then I can go back to pain mgmt.

It was is rainy day today and I think that contributed to the horrible pain.

So, who do you think I should go see?

Thanks for the help-
Michele
Posted 7/9/2013 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear of this pain. Sounds horrible to deal with, and rather acute.

Based on what you said, if it were me, I would start with my family doctor first, and see if he could write you something stronger to deal with the worse of it. It might be enough to help you get through this period, and if he he/she thinks you need to see a specialist to see what is going on, then you could get the referral through the doctor.

good luck, and hope you get some relief

david
Posted 7/9/2013 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with David
Unless
you (still) have a 'contract' with your pain management doctor
Posted 7/9/2013 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry that you're having such bad pain. It sounds like I would start with my family Dr and see what the have to offer you. If they can't help you or feel that you need to go onto Pain Management then I'm sure they will tell you.

Until you can be seen, it sounds like you are doing all the right things to help yourself. Pain is such a awful thing to cope with. I hurt everywhere 24/7, I'm not sure what I would do with myself if I had a day pain free.

Hang in there and I hope your Dr can see you ASAP.

Hugs,
Barbara
Posted 7/9/2013 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
What is a "pain free" day, Barb, lol. I no longer can remember a time like that.

david
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