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anybody got these symptoms 11 years, 8 months ago #1153

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Suffered a subarchonoid bleed in March 2011. After numerous scans etc went to see neurologist private and had a 3T scan in Cheltenam. Results showed blood had entered spinal canal and clotted causing cord compression. From day one i have suffered lower back pain, pain in either side and what can only be described as constant stomach pain. Feels like I have a wide belt on that is over tight. Diagnosis was arachnoiditis and I have been on Gabapenin for a few months but it only takes the edge off the pain. I am still catheterised due to neuropathic bladder. Is anybody else with arachnoiditis suffering the same pain symptoms as I am. Started acupunture a few weeks ago with my physio but that doesnt seem to be doing any good. This miserable weather seems to be making the pain worse or am I just being paranoid. My walking is getting a little better but after a few yards the back pain is unbearable.
Comments would be welcome

Re: anybody got these symptoms 11 years, 8 months ago #1155

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my friend has had this condition since last march from a failed disectomy. You need to get to a pain specialist to get access to all the neuropathic pain meds....we saw one in London..tried a few things but now on lidnocaine patches, gabapentine 900mg and lots of other stuff. But it is the lidnociaine that is helping his pain.....

Re: anybody got these symptoms 11 years, 6 months ago #1164

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My pain symptoms are the same as you, i'm not yet at the stage of catheterisation though. I also suffer terribly due to change in weather to colder temperatures. I would not have believed it possible until i experienced it myself how much the change in weather can affect you.

Have you also tried anti inflammatories and muscle relaxants?
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