back support help

[silkysmooth69]

hi all long story short im after a bit of advice if you can help would be very grateful
i have a (Ruptured Disc, Prolapsed Disc, Slipped Disc) in my spine and trapped nerve in my left side (my main nerve) i am currently having steroid injections (maybe operation in very near future) and have been told to rest as much as i can sometimes if pain get bad i have to wear a neckbrake
the injections are kinda helping the nerve pain but my nerve is badly damaged but my back is agony as it is a severe case
the only was i can describe it is labour pain/heavy contractions and that kills
is there anything i can buy or get that you can recommend for the pain
ive tryed deep heat im thinking of trying a back support are they any good?
hot or cold packs?

any help would be grateful preferbly without spending alot of dosh
thank you

[silkysmooth69]

anyone got any ideas?

[Savvy_Sue]

I expect everyone is holding off because of this:

MEDICAL ADVICE

Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this: Sorry, giving or asking for medical advice is not permitted on this forum as it’s not what this site is about. While discussing medical insurance policies, cheaper ways to see consultants, cashback for alternative health treatments and how to get specific medication cheaper (legally) are all perfectly acceptable we ask you specifically not to discuss what to do in the event of certain medical problems (please see this rule (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=31048) on the Health Board). If you have any questions about this policy please email abuse@moneysavingexpert.com (abuse@moneysavingexpert.com).

Yes, you might find a back support useful. No, no-one here can tell you that because you have a complex set of problems. You need to talk to whoever's looking after your back!