For like 5 months now ive been having severe lower back pain where bruises even started to appear in the spots with the most pain. A few weeks ago ive developed really painful neck pains that feel like someones literally dragging a razor across the back of my neck. ive thought many times perhaps i had a cut somehow but theres nothing there. I also have been suffering from severe headaches that can last weeks. its usually on the left side of my head, which just so happens to be the same side where i have the most pain in my neck and lower back. i went tothe hospital and they did a ct scan and said they found nothing at all. they said they arnt sure what could be wrong. i went a week ago…they gave me Soma and Naproxin for the pain and hopes that the soma will sooth the pain. So liek, ive already tried all kinds of painrelievers and stuf ffor the headaches and neckpain and they would work for a few times then stop working and id have to switch brands. ive run out of brands to try that arnt literally like 10 dollars for a few pills. The soma only makes me slightly dizzy and sometimes it doesnt even do a thing. the naproxen also doesnt do a thing for it except make me feel really sick even when i eat a big meal. the pain still goes on even when “drugged up”. i dont have a real doctor, i have medicaid and they keep moving me around. i dont even have a worker right now because she got switched out.
They said come back in 3 days if nothing helps but i have no transportation and i cant easily efford a cab back and forth.
what could the cause of this pain me? right now it feels like someones stabbed an electrc prob into my brain =( man it hurts so much. this headache started yesterday and will prolly last at least 7 days. my last headache was a record breaker at 16 days.
thanks. i forgot to add that i have nail patella syndrome and ive had alot of pains from it but nothing like this. in hs i was told i might have scoliosis but my mother wouldnt take me to be further evaluated. could that be coming back to haunt me?

I personally would recommend going to a doctor of chiropractic, they deal with specific musculoskeletal problems. These problems include headaches and subluxation. Medicaid may cover the adjustment that they will give you. They do not prescribe drugs so you don’t have to worry about taking the drugs and getting sick. The drugs alot of times just cover up the symptoms and never get to the cause or root of the problem. I am not saying that a chiropractor will definitely cure your problem but I would give it a whirl if I was in your position. If you have never been to a chiropractor check around and call to see if they take your insurance. The link provided may give you some insight into what exactly chiropractic is. Hope that helps.

When I was younger I lifted a heavy item wrong and I felt something 'pop' in my neck. Even since I would get excruciating pain along the left side of neck and the pain would radiate down my left arm. It hurts so much that I can't turn my head to left or right.

The pain will last for about 2 -3 days and then I'll be completely OK. It usually comes back when I sleep crooked or every 6 months. The only thing I do to make it better is rest and take lots of pain killers (i.e., Tylenol and ibuprofen)

I'd appreciate any help to alleviate this pain.

Most often simple rest is prescribed and maybe corticosteroids to alleviate pain. Physical Therapy can help a great deal also. Therex usually includes Hands-on soft tissue and joint mobilization exercise to work out spasms, tightness and pain. Hot moist heat, ice packs, ultrasound therapy and
Gentle stretches once accute symptoms are controlled

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Any advice on spinalcord stimulators?
I have had chronic lower back pain for over 4 years, I’ve had a spinal fusion which I got no relief from. Now I am taking oxycodone and cymbalta and have become really depressed and desparate for some kind of relief. At the moment, my back hurts 24/7 with hardly any relief from the medications. About 2 years ago, a pain management specialist recommended a spinal chord stimulator, but I got a lot of advice against it. Now I am thinking of going ahead and having one implanted. Does anyone have any experience with these, either good or bad? Please help, I’m not sure how much longer I can cope with this continuous pain.
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I have heard that the feeling is pretty much the same as a T.E.N.S. machine. Is this true?

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) treatment is a therapy that is said to relieve neuropathic pain after a failed back surgery.

Patients in a prospective randomized controlled multi-center study (PROCESS) trial were rated on their level of pain before and after the use of SCS while a control group was given more traditional therapies such as nerve blocks and physical rehabilitation. Out of a 100 participants, 48 percent achieved at least a 50 percent reduction in pain. The control group experienced little or no relief.

SCS is not a cheap therapy, so you will definitely want to research your options and thoroughly consider the costs vs. the potential benefits. If you are interested,the websites below have some good information on how SCS works.

I hope you are able to find something to help with your pain.

I have had lower abdominal/groin pain and a funny feeling in my back for over a year now. I have had tons of tests all showing nothing wrong. I really believe this to be ibs which i was diagnosed with or a nerve issue in my back. my pain management specialist wants me to take elavil which i am nervous about becasue of the weight gain. I did get a referral for physical therapy. could physical therapy help this type of pain? I just want to get rid of the pain and not be cracked out on pain pills!

I also posted this on your other post, but just in case you miss it:

No, if you ibs is the cause of your symptoms, there is no effect that PT will have on your pain. Until your ibs is controlled, the pain will remain.

If it is a nerve issue (which is considered a mechanical pain), this will become apparant on physical therapy exam.

Here are some clues as to cuases of a medical (especially in the case of ibs or other GI issue) versus mechanical causes of pain.

Medical: pain is unaffected by movements and positions. Sitting, standing, walking and lying do not make the pain better, nor to they make it worse. Pain is produce or eliminated by eating or elimination of the bowels. Pain is common in the abdomen and groin….usually never in the leg.

Mechanical: pain can be intermittent or constant, but movements or positions change the pain. Sitting is often worse, walking is usually better (but not always). Mechanical back pain can be referred to the back or leg, but is rarely referred to the abdomen.

If it might be mechanical, I would definetely seek out PT. If medical, seek to normalize this aspect of your life by controlling you ibs (and make sure it is not celiac disease as well).

I've been trying to lose weight and was becoming an avid runner before I became injured on the job four months ago. My case is going through and the doctors have no specific idea of what's wrong (there's been talk of torn hamstring and calf muscles and maybe a torn plantaris tendon), so medically, that's all in the air.

However, I would still like to work on my weight loss. I need to lose seventy pounds over the next year to get in a healthy weight range and I'm a bit stuck on how to continue exercising while I'm injured. I will be asking one of the ten doctors assigned to me at the next appointment two weeks from now, but thus far I've had very little luck getting any answers on anything other than pain management.

I've already cut back on my caloric intake, but still need movement in my life. Suggestions?

I agree with Ihee0726_gb. The only thing I would say different is to use the upper body cardio machines as to not inflame any muscle or tendon that may be injured. Any gym should have this type of equipment. By the way you will get a great bicep, shoulder, tricep, back and ab work-out from this! Depending on your work-out history you should get amazing results in 2-3 weeks. (muscle has memory).