Sounding off - sorry

Movedealot your gp sounds very good, yes well worth having it sooner rather than later for your peace of mind.

Co codamol are quite strong Jeni better to advice than me, reckon she got point best no alcohol, think they will help though.
fingers crossed for Wed and will be anxious hear how it goes.

Just caught up moved glad things are moving forward for you.

Movedalot, please be careful with the Co-codamol, I know others have said the same, but it can be very potent, my DH was on it for quite a long time doing fine on it, and suddenly he became really weird and angry, it took some persuading to go the Dr. but he did, and it was the cocodamol, and as soon as he came off it he returned to his dear self, not trying to frighten you off it just be careful. I do hope the scan will sort things out for you, and will be thinking of you. Aren't the GN's a fantastic lot, I was so greatful to all of you when I was ill, (and will be yelling for comfort again when I have togo in hospital for my op.still waiting for a date) So pleased for you that you are getting quick treatment it is so horrible being in pain so hope you will soon be free from it. Best Wishes.

Failing that moved, Ortisan is a very good, natural, laxative fruit cube!
Good luck.

anno moved

Try the dried figs and apricots together both lightly soaked to soften a bit more, and add a sliced banana. That makes a lovely dessert. The flavours seem to complement each other wonderfully. Add a good vanilla ice cream and its just divine. It should improve the Co-codamol side effects as well as tasting good.

Adding my best wishes for the scan and results movedalot Glad to hear your GP is proactive!

move drink plenty of water to keep things moving along glad you are getting things sorted.

Plenty of fibre! NO ALCOHOL with co codamol or you WILL feel very odd!

Hopefully you are having an MRI scan of your spine?

Or dried apricots - they have never failed me, even with codeine.

movedalot More thoughts re the co-codamol. Try eating one of those ready to eat dried figs twice a day if you take the cocodamol. It might stop problems.

Good Luck.

Celeb took one pill and felt most peculiar. DH has just fed me and feel a bit bettef but will have to take them with caution. Yes, I do have to pay for the scan but it is worth it. Full marks to GP for phoning them while I was there and asking how much, nicely done. He doesn't know my financial position and was just doing to so I knew what I was committing too.

Thanks everyone for your concern. I will let you know the results.

Do take care with the Co-codamol or you might have to change your GN name!

So pleased to hear that the doctor listened to you and took action.

Aah good, things are getting done! Fingers crossed it all gets sorted asap Movedalot

At last you can be reassured that things are moving in the right direction Moved.

Just got back home - Moved I'm glad to you have started things moving; I don't like to think of you in such pain, and being brave. Chin up....

Movedalot pleased to hear that things are moving quickly to identify and resolve your pain.

Well done, Movedalot I'm relieved to hear that you have been listened to. Take good care of yourself.

Blood test should be back the following day so could ring up to get the results from the triage nurse.

thanks for letting us know movedealot glad you getting stuff sorted, will you have to pay for scan?
co codamol should help but have you had it before can make you constipated.

At least he's doing something positive, thank goodness!

Just come back from the doc's. He has given me co-codamol and wants me to have a scan and a blood test. The blood test will be done tomorrow but the NHS scan would take 2 -3 weeks and then presumably a wait for the results so he is arranging a private scan which will probably be on Wednesday and I will get the results there and then.

Thanks Ceesnan I am happy for any and all suggestions as I am near to the end of my tether.