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Prolapsed (slipped) disc in back
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My friend (in is 30's) is suffering this unfortunate condition. He has been signed off work initially for 2 weeks, and it looks to continue for longer. He is in agony if he doesn't take the strong painkillers he is prescribed and can barely stand up straight let alone walk very far. He was referred to a spinal specialist via his NHS GP but they have refused, saying the pain needs to last longer (upto 6 weeks) for a referral. Is this all that the NHS offers with this condition, just extra strong painkillers "until" the pain goes away?, it seems a pretty poor attitude/treatment to something which is very debilitating. Is it worth him paying privately to see an osteopath or some other private medic?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.My mum ruptured a disc and ended up living in the living room for weeks and weeks before she got sorted out. It ended up that she was crawling about, unable to stand and seriously considering taking more than the recommended dose if you know what I mean.
My brother on the other hand got seen to very quickly. I think it's definitely pot luck tbh. He should make his doctor understand the situation with the possibility of going private and they may then get the finger out.
My brother on the other hand got seen to very quickly. I think it's definitely pot luck tbh. He should make his doctor understand the situation with the possibility of going private and they may then get the finger out.
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