pls help.. dont know what to do

[funkychick93]

ive suffered with back pain for some years and have had a mri scan that says ive got a bluging slipped disc and some cosssion in my discs in my liwer back. my doc says i will have this pain long term and it dont seem get any bettet. some days i cant get out of bed its so bad. i go to the toilet for a number two and the pain is hirrible and im not constapated. i just had a stroke about two months ago and since then my pains got worse. i webt back to dovs yrsterday and it wasnt ny nomsk gp i saw and she said i shouldnt be having all this pain and she cant understand. im not imaganing it! i live with it everyday and want it to stop so i  can have a normal life.my knee has been hurting since the stroke vut i think it maybe since i have to balance on that right keg as im week on the left side. i hurt more when its cold weather and want it to stop.ive asked for more tests to find out the probkem but they dont seem to be bothered. pls help

[funkychick93]

no since the stroke ive not been seen by any nerologist but ive got a appointment finally on the 1st of march to have a scan so i will mention it to them. as anyone else had these symptoms after a stroke? thanks lisax

[Tuckamore]

The symptoms you just listed doesn't sound like Fibro to me but again I am far from an expert.

Have you consulted a Neurologist? Those symptoms could be related to the CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident) (or stroke) that you experienced in 2011.

Peace,
~Tuck

[funkychick93]

hi just one more thing. did i mention i had a stroke in 2011 nov. but i keep getting tremors and when they come if i try to stand i cant as my legs go like jelly and i fall. also yesterday i was trying to get upstairs and my whole body went rigid and i couldnt move at all. is this the fibro or something else? thanks lisa.

[funkychick93]

sorry was meant to say corrosion. thanks tuck

[Tuckamore]

I think your new Physician may be spot on. Yes I do know about Fibro but let me also provide  you with the link to our Fibromyalgia Forum. That Forum is more focused on the actual condition, treatments and so forth than our Pain Mangement Forum.  Here it is:

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Fibromyalgia/show/44

Please know you are always welcome here... I just think the Fibromyalgia Forum may have more answers for you.

From a trusted web-site:  "The overwhelming characteristic of fibromyalgia is long-standing, body-wide pain with defined tender points.
The soft-tissue pain of fibromyalgia is described as deep-aching, radiating, gnawing, shooting or burning, and ranges from mild to severe. Fibromyalgia sufferers tend to wake up with body aches and stiffness."

Specific Symptoms Include:
•Body aches
•Chronic facial muscle pain or aching
•Fatigue
•Irritable bowel syndrome
•Memory difficulties and cognitive difficulties
•Multiple tender areas (muscle and joint pain) on the back of the neck, shoulders, sternum, lower back, hips, shins, elbows, knees
•Numbness and tingling
•Palpitations
•Reduced exercise tolerance
•Sleep disturbances
•Tension or migraine headaches

MedHelp also has some great information on this very painful condition. Here's that link:

http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/124/Fibromyalgia

Not all Medical Providers agree that this is a true diagnosis or that Fibro actually exists.  Thankfully those numbers are declining. Still other Providers believe that Fibro exists but in much smaller numbers than is being diagnosed. Some think it's a catch-all for Physician that are either at a loss for a diagnosis or simply do not conduct what is often a tedious, expensive and lengthy search for answers.  

I absolutely believe that Fibro is a true condition. There are treatments that can help with the symptoms. It's very important to find support and chat with others that share in your diagnosis.  It's just as important to build a thorough understanding of the condition and how it effects you. That will also help you discover what treatments may be best for you. Not everyone has the exact same symptoms but everyone has a similar set of symptoms. You may also discover that what is an effective treatment for someone else may not be an effective treatment for you.... and vise versa Like all pain management it's a trial and error process to determine what is most effective in controlling your specific pain.

I wish you the very best and am delighted to hear that you now have a supportive and understanding Physician. I hope you'll let us know how you are doing and please check out the link to our Fibro Forum and information link.

I'll look forward to your updates. If you have additional or specific questions please feel free to ask. If I can't help I'll do  my best to find a sourse that can.

Take Care,
~Tuck

[funkychick93]

thankyou for ur reply. ive since been back to another doctor who thinks i have fibromalgia as ive recently had other symptoms e.g. burning skin all over. sore points on my body e.g. back of neck. inside knees. outer hips top of back near shoylder blades bottom of bum area. skiffness all over and aches snd pains allover. ice cold all the time. freezing feet and hands no msstter what i do to keep warm. tremors. do u know anyrhing about this fibro?

[Tuckamore]

I am sorry to hear about your long term pain. A bulging, slipped disc can cause pain. I am not sure what you mean by "cosssion" but I assume that may also be a pain source.

One does not always need something you can "see" to have pain. Sometimes a diagnosis is elusive. I would seek a second, or even a third opinion. Your Medical Provider should be concerned that you have pain. It should not be a "bother" for them to investigate or recognize your struggle with pain.... in my opinion.

Some Physicians fail to understand that they indeed work for us.... we hire them and we pay them for their services. Therefore just as you would expect good service from other service providers, you should expect and receive good service from your Medical Provider. When you don't receive what you expect and deserve it's time to look elsewhere.... at least that's my opinion!

I am certain you are not imagining your pain. So please don't be discouraged.... seek out other opinions and don't stop until you have answers.

I wish you the best and hope that you will keep in touch with us.

Take Care,
~Tuck