Any suggestions

[Donna]

I have really bad back pain and seem's that there is nothing that can be done about the doctor has prescribed me with Naproxen, which give me really bad indigestion.
Is there any thing els that i can take that will be strong anuff?

I have tryed parastomal,ibrobrufen and aspirin but none of them work's.

[Dodger67]

Have you discussed the pain with a neurosurgeon? It could be a symptom of a tethered chord problem and your GP most likely won't know anything about it.

[Donna]

Not as yet my neurosurgeon is a very hard man to get an apointment with, but i will be seeing him soon.

will keep you informed about it.

[Mustang Sal]

Hi Donna,

I've just replied to your other thread, but thought i'd chime in here too.

I think you should ring your consultat's secretary and chase him up. I hope you're not getting TCS symptoms, but if you are you really need to see the guy.

How would you describe your pain - Shooting? Burning? Stabbing? Do you have any pain or tingling in your legs?

All of the painkillers you've mentioned are fairly mild, so I do think you should go back to your GP to ask for something more. Of course they don't like giving out stronger stuff as people can get addicted to it, but if you're stuggling then I think it would be a good idea. I take a drug called Gabapentin, which works on 'nerve pain'. For me, it is wonderful - it really helps the burning, tingling, hypersensitive pain I get. I also take Etoricoxib (Arcoxia) which is a really good anti inflammatory, and seems to help my buttock and leg pain.

[Donna]

Hi Mustang Sal,

I would say the pain it start's off with a really bad ake and the same for my hip's, knees an then it will be like a shooting pain up my spine and the grone's of my leg's.

it just get's really bad then and i find it hard to walk an even sleep.