Back Pain Support Group

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. In fact, about 3 in 4 adults will experience back pain during their lifetime! The term back pain includes pain affecting the neck, midback and low back. Acute back pain may begin suddenly with intense pain but typically lasts fewer than three months. Usually, chronic back pain is persistent, steady, and...

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sherry7201 03/03/2009

Hi,I've had really bad pain for along time now.I started taking meds when I was about 15,and I got out of hand with it.I admit that.I stopped abusing prescription pills when I was 19,I'm 26 now.I've only taken painkillers since then when prescribed,(ear infection,after I had my kids.My first was 10 lbs 6 oz-I think iI deserved em),and even then I tried to be very careful.I've only "slipped" a few times,and even then it was only because I was desperate to do SOMETHING to help the pain,and was able to get access to them.I've been honest about my past with my husband and Dr's,but all that's gotten me is screwed.It's like they won't listen at all.They aren't willing to do any x-rays or other tests,because I guess they think I'm trying to get a fix or something.THE PAIN IS REAL!!!!I don't know what to do anymore!

deleted_user 03/03/2009

Maybe you need to see a chiropractor or a D.O.

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Hi and welcome to ds.
I would see another doctor who will take the time to do to test and give you painkillers.
Sometimes being honest doesnt help.
If you do see another doctor i wouldnt tell him about your past.
Their are also over the counter painkilelrs that do help also.
Try and do some pt.That also helps out with a flare up.Also try real time imaging.That helped me out with getting the musle working again.

silva 03/04/2009

I would definately suggest not being to honest with the doctors. I am bipolar and when it comes to pain or any physical problems they blame my medication. I don't even like seeing doctors anymore unless I have to. If I were you I would get a new doctor and any prescription medication just try to take only as prescribed even though when it comes to pain I know that is hard. I take my medication and it helps to at least take the edge off the pain. Good luck.

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Maybe you have fibro also, like me. Fibro makes little pains into big pains. Maybe see a Rheumy, get an ANA test to rule out RA and AS.

Best best start be going to a specialist.

Hope you feel better soon.

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Hi Sherry7201,

Where is your pain and what type of pain is it? Is it localized to one area or is it shooting? Sharp, dull, aching, sore, burning... Is it constant or does it come and go?
I agree with everyone here. Find a new doctor and insist on tests. Your pain is real and you deserved to be treated with respect and listened to.
If you do receive painkillers and you are worried about abuse keep a dialogue opened with your husband.

Personally I would hold off on seeing a chiropractor until you know the source of your pain.

Good luck!

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Hi there, you should defenitely see a chiropractor, they can't prescribe meds, so your docs can't say your going just to get meds. I was on strong meds for almost 7 yrs. It's rough. I got addicted, and I am currently on Suboxone, which has saved my life, and I can tolerate the pain. If you get in so much pain, go to the ER on a Sunday evening, they won't be able to get a hold of your docs, and don't tell them about your past. Tell the ER your doc can't see you for a couple weeks, so they might give you something to last until them. They might not give a narcotic, they might give ultram, which is a good pain killer, kinda feels like a narcotic. Good luck.

deleted_user 03/07/2009

I agree, try a chiropractor. A lot of them have this bed you lie on and it stretches your lumbar out. I did this until surgery was the only answer. As soon as I have my surgery and can go back to my chiropractor I am going back on the compression table.

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