Hello Country Girl,

I'm most concerned that it has been seven years ago since your most unfortunate accident in which you have experienced chronic lower back pain. To be frank, it should not have taken this long for a proper diagnosis to have been made. To be frank, too much lost time. Too much time for things to have gotten worse. What has not been done has not been done.

SOOOooo forward. Where to go from here? To a neurologist and without delay. DON'T wait for your PM doc to recommend a specialist, YOU are the one that must take the "bull by the horns". YOU need to seek out the very best neurologist/spine surgeon that you can find. Talk with those you know who have had spine problems. Find out the names of the doctors they worked with. Find out if they liked their spine doc and DID he/she work to get rid of their spinal pain. Ask questions, and more questions.

When is the last time that you had an MRI? If within a year - good. If longer, then you need a new MRI.

My apology for being so direct. I'm just very concerned that too much time has been lost. Don't delay in getting professional analysis from a neurologist/spinal surgeon, and yes from a pain management doctor.

Us spineys have a lot to contend with. It isn't a "yes" or "no". Much has to be analyzed to determine what is best for our individual bodies.

I wish you the very best in the days to come.

Take care. HUGS!!!

RichT

thank you soooo much.i used to be so in control of my life its terrible how chronic pain robes you of your self confidence. im going to phone my gp tomorrow and insist on being refered to neuroligest.at the moment im sitting on a hot water bottle to relieve pain.thank you so much for takeing time to reply

sorry can you recommend a good neuroligest in dublin

Hello Country Girl,

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, our back pain does rob us of who we are. I know what you mean.

I so wish I could give you a recommendation for an outstanding spinal doc in Dublin, however, I unfortunately can not. I tuly hope someone from your area sees your thread and can help you.

Country Girl, going beyond that - Do your own research. Check out the local hospitals for the neurologist that those at the hospital look up to. Check out every source that you can think of. Give a call to the local professional "football" team headquarters. Find out the spinal doc they turn to when one of their players has a spinal injury. Don't stop looking or asking questions.

Take care. Have a restful pleasant night.

RichT