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Hi....ive had back pain for the last 5/6 yrs but only decided to see about it last yr!!! I was a professional irish dancer tourin de world for de last 11yrs so ive been told my prolapsed disc was caused by wear n tear from dancing!! Ive had 2 MRI's and gettin de result of my 2nd one hopefully in de nxt 2 wks! Ive had an epidural also but it didnt work at all! My surgeon told me il either have traction for a wk or micro disc surgery! I have constant pain 24/7,cant sleep at nite,pins n needles in both legs,severe hip pain,a feelin of needin 2 go 2 de toilet all de time,sometimes ive no control,have constipation,itching all over my legs,severe headaches,muscle twitchin all over,constant cramps in my calf muscle,i feel like a 70yr old,30 stone old lady....im really a 27yr old 9 stone girl.....IM JUST FED UP!!!!!!!!!! If anyone cud give me advice on de traction n surgery,de after effects etc etc....it wud be much appreciated!!!
Thanks,Leah.x
Thanks,Leah.x
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I'm so so glad you got that second opinion, well done you!!!! I really hope they can help you. Please be aware though that they shouldn't prolong physio treatment if it isn't making any difference to your condition. There are alternative therapies out there and of course the last resort of an operation.
Try to stay strong hon, at least now you're being listened to and your previous treatment really has been disgusting.
I'm glad you don't feel alone, that's why I set up this group. I'm no expert at all, I'm just a fellow sufferer who understands how crap this condition really is.
Love n hugs and good luck with everything
Jude xxx
Welcome to the group hon. I'm so sorry to hear about your long term suffering. Mike is right, the longer they leave you the worse it will get. I've had a micro discectomy and although mine wasn't successful, I know plenty of people for whom it has been successful.
You'll find info on this site about what a micro discectomy is all about which you might find helpful.
The biggest thing we all seem to find on here is the lack of progress of the NHS. We all seem to have to nag them into taking action. Try to be strong verbally with them hon, get them to help you. You can't go on suffering like this.
If I can help you at all, just send me a message.
Love n hugs
Jude (I set up this site originally as a fellow sufferer) xxx
I really think you need to be treated ASAP. From your photo you are too pretty to be stuck with having to carry around a bag around for your bowels and bladder or be stuck in a wheelchair or both you might already have damage that cannot be repaired. I am not trying to scare you but this is possible if you leave it too late. If you go to A&E and they don't treat you then say you will sue them if you end up bowel/bladder incontinent or in a wheelchair, see how quickly they will treat you then. Seriously you are too young to be stuck with that and cures for cauda equina syndrome are at least 10 years away as long as you have plenty of $$$ other wise you would be stuck, so try and get treatment straight away before it is too late.