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Offline ewizabeth

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Re: Back pain and MS
« on: January 29, 2019, 07:16:49 am »
Pain is my worst symptom lately, and has been for the last few years. I'm in pain most of my waking moments. I'm getting physical therapy now, and seeing a physiatrist for pain management. They x-rayed my back and hip and I have arthritis in my right hip that is likely from my awkward gait. I also have spinal stenosis in my lumbar and sciatica. I'm taking baclofen and gabapentin, and I have tramadol for bad days.


I think part of it is because I force myself to walk and exercise but I don't have good posture. When I sit I tend to slouch. I'm debating a gym membership at one of the places with a pool.


We went on vacation a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't relax because of the pain. I'm wondering if they'll do an MRI of my lower back. I see the physiatrist tomorrow. The physical therapy helps for a few days sometimes but the pain always returns.


The article mentioned occupational therapy. I wonder if she'll recommend that.

 

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