Back pain

Bryando

My claim for DLA is due to be looked at again in the next few months.

Since my claim my back has been getting worse in terms of pain. I'm in constant pain including when walking. Currenty take 8 Tramadol 50mg per day ,Paracetamol 8 per day and apply heat cream.

Was sent to a Phsio and attend back classes. Since doing the exercises I have started to develop shooting pains/knumbness in my privates. Do not feel comfy raising this issue with them.

I'm unsure if I should put down on my new claim re my back pain as I'm unsure if I meet the criteria. I do have severe pain which is there before,during and after walking. At times need to get my partner to hekp me out the bath and at times put socks/shoes on.

My G.P. has no idea the hastle my back brings me so would this make my claim fail due to lack of evidence?

Torry_Quine

It's always a good idea to see your GP to let them know the problems you are having and to review your pain-relief on a regular basis.

If your GP doesn't know what your problems are then if contacted they will say this which could cause your claim to fail.

You definitely need to tell the physio about the problems you're having since doing the exercises, don't worry they are professionals and will want to know this.

Ellejmorgan

You need to have an mri scan ask your gp..

Bryando

Ellejmorgan wrote: »

You need to have an mri scan ask your gp..

Been asking and been refused as even if it does show something, nothing will probably be done. This from the Physio.

Bryando

The form asks how many meters I can walk. The pain is constant from waking to sleep. How do I answer these questions.

Torry_Quine

Bryando wrote: »

The form asks how many meters I can walk. The pain is constant from waking to sleep. How do I answer these questions.

You answer honestly that you can only walk x metres before having to stop due to the pain. If only a few steps then say so.

Bryando

I don't need to stop walking all the time. I just grin and bare the pain. Does the walking need to cause the pain? As I said I'm in constant pain no matter if walking or not.

Torry_Quine

If walking isn't affected by the pain then you just need to say how far you can walk until you need to stop for whatever reason. If you aren't restricted in your walking and the pain doesn't stop the walking then I personally doubt that you will be eligible for the mobility component.

Brassedoff

Bryando wrote: »

I have started to develop shooting pains/knumbness in my privates.

If you are getting pain in the groin, particularly the front it is the first sign of requiring emergency surgical intervention. I would go to your A&E dept during the day(that what I had to do with no help from GP).

I would advise against surgery for as long as possible as its a risk that it can have complications

pipkin71

Bryando wrote: »

I have started to develop shooting pains/knumbness in my privates. Do not feel comfy raising this issue with them.

Bryando, you must raise this issue with your GP as it is a sign that something seriously wrong could be happening due to the nerves leading from your spine, which affect that area, being compressed.

It could be nothing but you need to speak to your GP. My own GP's advice was always that, any sign of numbness in that area, unexpected loss of bladder or bowel control, to go straight to casualty.

You really should not ignore this due to embarrassment. It may turn out to be nothing but you are taking a chance that something could go wrong.

With regards walking, you write down how it is - you are able to walk but you cannot walk at all without pain. Write down that you walk through the pain. Write down how long you can walk for before the pain becomes too much and you need to stop.

margaretclare

Bryando wrote: »

My claim for DLA is due to be looked at again in the next few months.

Since my claim my back has been getting worse in terms of pain. I'm in constant pain including when walking. Currenty take 8 Tramadol 50mg per day ,Paracetamol 8 per day and apply heat cream.

Was sent to a Physio and attend back classes. Since doing the exercises I have started to develop shooting pains/numbness in my privates. Do not feel comfy raising this issue with them.

I'm unsure if I should put down on my new claim re my back pain as I'm unsure if I meet the criteria. I do have severe pain which is there before,during and after walking. At times need to get my partner to help me out the bath and at times put socks/shoes on.

My G.P. has no idea the hassle my back brings me so would this make my claim fail due to lack of evidence?

DH has been getting increasing back pain since last summer and his experience has been a lot different from yours. After to-and-fro the GP several times he was referred to physio, but this didn't result in exercise. He saw a consultant physiotherapist who immediately referred him to a back specialist that he had immediate access to. From there, referral for MRI scan, repeated with dye, then CT-guided biopsy, now upcoming spinal surgery next week. Risky, but he can't go on as he is. Has been told 'the biggest risk is to do nothing'.

If your GP has no idea the hassle then you need to go back to GP and explain!