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Posted 6/8/2015 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have been getting so much back pain and stiffness, I can't even stand up straight. I don't see the doctor until next week but I can barely walk to the car and just moving around the house is a slow thing.

Not sure if this is lyme related or arthritis but I need to do something very soon. Do you think the LLMD would know what to do?
Posted 6/9/2015 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know if the LLMD will know...but you could start there...and see what he says.

It wouldn't hurt to have imaging done of your back. How long have you had the pain and stiffness?

I have quite a bit of pain and stiffness in the back, too. But, it's usually manageable - don't take pain killers.
I've had lots of imaging done over the past couple years.
Do you have anything for the pain until you see the LLMD next week?
Posted 6/9/2015 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
I use a heating pad and that relieves the back pain but I don't have any pain reliever or muscle relaxer.

If I go anywhere it is a question if I can smoothly walk to the car so I stay home a lot. I am hoping the lyme doc has some answers.
Posted 6/9/2015 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
I have had the pain and stiffness for a long time but it has gotten much worse lately (due to lyme?). And the rheumy did imaging a year ago and shows deg disc and spinal stenosis.

I just need something to take the stiffness and pain away--pills or a shot--anything!
Posted 6/9/2015 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Talk to your doctor about pain medication options. You might need an anti-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory cream, which is easier on the stomach (be careful with the creams if you have pets). Or you might need nerve pain meds or muscle relaxers. Everyone is different.

Lyme has really given me a lot of inflammation, which has caused me a great deal of stiffness. Maybe you need a pain management consult. I'm trying to stay on the bare minimum, but I can't make it without some meds.
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