Last post Thu, Jan 31 2008 8:26 AM by Wheelin Rev. 6 replies.
its been 6 months of constant pain and taking pills ive just been told that my bottom 2 discs are knackered and theres no treatment. i feel useless i cant do anything normal without it hurting. i want to be able to do the hoovering or put the washing on the line or even a good old boogie around the front room but my back wont let me. i slipped 1 of my disc 21 years ago but i did get over it cos i was young but now im in my 40s and its now 2 discs gone it seems my back is getting the better of me and im starting to feel depressed. i know i shouldn't but i want to feel normal again. ive just had my back diagnosed after waiting 6 months for the hospital appointments etc and all i got told was to change my life style and my job. well thats easier said than done. i am going to try and find out if i can claim some sort of benefit. if i was registered a some kind of disability i wouldnt have to struggle so much in trying to park and get out of my car and walk further than is comftable i would a least be able to park in a disabled bay. i dont even know if i have a good enough case to claim but im going to ask as i feel disabled right now. does anyone know how i stand on the topic ? i live in the uk. sorry to harp on but im frustated with everything thanks for reading
hi my name is ramla i am a disabled prson from birth but i know how you feel especialy wen once u could do every thing u can but know u cant, my advice to u is i want u to have faith in god n urself always never loose hope do whatever u can to get over your insecurities, look for treatments, go for excersice, do what u can always to show that u r not that hopless in life. dont give up in life. i had to live with my disability al my life and wen i was a child i couldnt do anything but thanks TO GOD and my parents now i am an educated person and i can do somany things by myself. so please dont throw away ur life make ur self usefull in anyway u can.and i am praying for u to get the medication u need for ur disc.take care
HI, THERE IS A "SPINE INSTITUTE" IN LOS GATOS CALIFORNIA WHICH IS REALLY GOOD, THE WEBSITE IS: WWW.The spine institue.com Dr. Jefferey Coe., He is an excellent surgeon, you may want to contact them with your problem and see if they can help. Sincerely yours, Wendy
It definitely sounds like options like more accessible parking should be available to you right now...I know it seems like a little thing but maybe just getting the ball rolling for applying for things like this will help you gain some support as you adjust to you new life. You need it and you deserve it!
Welcome to Disaboom! For some odd reason, your name (to the original poster) isn't showing up on my end but hopefully that's just a bug with the recent site upgrade. Hope you enjoy the site and if you have any questions, need help, or just want to chat---be sure to let us know! It's a really friendly group and I try to help when I can.
Hi im Toniann, i blew Lower Lumbar 3/4, in 2004, i have had my back worked on twice, i have nerve damage, to my left side, and iam in pain all the time, some days are better then others, i do a lot of water classes at my gym, thats the only time it doesnt hurt, the pressure of the water makes my back feel pretty good,and the hot tub, is good too, maybe you could try that,........, i dont take pain killers, they really dont work for me, and some are liver toxic,..........., can i ask why in the hell did they make you wait 6mts???, are you getting a neuro doc, or an ortho doc,?????, both doctors that worked on me were Neruo, Take care of yourself,
Hi, I sure can understand where you're comin from,I too have pretty much constant back pain,and it certainly can get you down.It sure sounds like you should be able to qualify for assistance, I don't know how it works in the uk.,but I would get it started because I know in the US it can sometimes take awhile.. I also am new to this site and everyone does seem very nice, look forward to talking to yoo all more! Dee
IIRC, I welcomed you in another thread. As for your eligibility to anything, I am not at all familiar with the UK's laws and organizations. I'll take a back seat here and let some of the UK folks respond to you with the "right" information to assist you. For me and from this side of the Big Pond, my best to you! Dave
