Sounding off - sorry

Jealous Movedalot?

Thanks all, the humour at the end made me smile.

In answer: can't take ibuprofen because it reacts with other meds

Don't want stronger pain killers as I can get over it by lying down but even then I just feel so shaky and worn out by the strength of the pain I have been through. I expect some of you know what that is like.

Don't want to see another GP until this one has had another chance as he told me to come back if I needed to and I know him and respect him, don't know the others. I just need to find the right words to get him to do something more than an x ray.

I think part of it is worry about what it might be. My mother died of cancer which started in her cervix and then spread. I know it is rare in older women which is why they don't do the smear test after whatever age but she was older than me. Having said that, she smoked and was possibly promiscuous! She certainly had more sexual partners than me, but that is very easy!

She can't sit, she's got to go on a lie down strike ....

I'm with Barrow.
You can't carry on like this!
Hie thee down to the quacks and go on a sitin strike until seen!

Now do as you're told like a good granny!

I will ask DS2 the chiro, who is in residence, when he reappears, if he has any thoughts.

See another doctor and if that doesn't work see another one. They don't mind people doing that. And make it clear how much pain you're in. Don't smarten yourself up to go there; go there looking how you feel.

I think I'd go for an appointment with a different doctor Moved (your post at 13.10.53). Sometimes a different person will look at things from a different angle and you really need to get this sorted and be free of the pain as soon as possible

I think it was crocus who suggested taking a specimen in case it was a kidney infection. Did you? And if so, was there any result? Is it possibly (guessing here so any doctors will totally pooh pooh this) uterus connected - prolapse? I really feel for you as ongoing pain is so debilitating and depressing here's hoping it sorts out soon and a {{hug}}

Hope it gets sorted soon Moved. Perhaps some stronger pain relief would help whilst you await a diagnosis.

If I did get an appointment today it wouldn't be with the doc I know and respect and am reluctant to start with another. Mine did say that I should go back if it got worse or didn't get better so I will wait until Monday as I don't think my life is in danger!

Does anyone have any suggestions what it might be if not my spine?

Doc said if I came back he would send me for x-ray but then I have to wait 3 weeks for the results! That is a long time in this sort of pain.

DH made me a Nigella lasagna for lunch and has left me some home made soup for tonight. I'm really glad I didn't tell him how bad I'm feeling as I don't want to ruin his little break away from his moaning wife!

Sorry to hear you are in pain. If you really think it isn't your spine then insist on a second opinion. Some Doctors don't seem able to admit they may be wrong, but you know your body better than they do!

Wish I could do something to help but like everyone else I send you my good wishes, feel free to have a whinge, we all need to do it sometimes

Sorry to hear you are feeling so wretched and still in pain. The GP's where
you are usually are very good about getting you in for what sounds a very genuine late appoinment.
I sincerely hope you can get an appt and hopefully get a referal asap to the
appropriate consultant if necessay.
I am sending you all my sympathy and thoughts for some relief and hope you manage the concert tomorrow. Although I realise at the moment that sounds like the last thing on your mind.
Big hug coming your way!!

Oh, Moved, I don't know what to say - wish I could help!

Oh, so do I! It really does sound like something internal, but you shouldn't have to endure it as you are doing. I completely understand the being strong and not saying anything, because that's what we do, but there comes a time when you just have to put yourself first!

Do try to get into the surgery today if you can. Meanwhile, as ever, GNetters are here. (hug)

#wishicouldhelpyou

Did you give the ice packs a go ?
sorry to hear you still in pain , it is hateful isn"t it .

DH has just come back from getting me our local paper and has brought me flowers, now I'm crying!

Movedalot not being too personal I hope, but why is it you can't take ibuprofen. I swear by them for back pain. Much better than the doc's prescription stuff. Could you take them if you took omeprazole just while you had to take the ibu? (to control acid) You can get Omeprazole from Boots btw. Of course, a prescription is cheaper but you need only take them for a few days to see you over.

Ignore if crap.

Moved I think you have every right to sound off. I just wish you could get that back sorted, can't you push for an appointment with the Doctor today?

Whinge on moved, sounds like you have just cause. Hope the problem is identified and treated when you see the doctor on Monday, but in the meantime feel free to come on here and moan away.