Health: Today, I went to a bone and joint specialist because of excruciating...

By Bobby - 29/05/2017 22:00

Today, I went to a bone and joint specialist because of excruciating back pain. Before the examination, the doctor told me that the possible reasons for the pain could be arthritis, sciatica, or scoliosis. After the examination, I found out that I have all three. FML

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By InnocenceBlue - 02/09/2019 04:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, I finally sorted out my health insurance and went to the doctor. After seeing my X-rays and confirming I still had scoliosis, he also confirmed arthritis in both hips, 2 exploded discs and that I have "the back of a 50 year-old." I'm 24. FML

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By Wheel chair bound - 16/12/2016 21:14 - United States - Marion

Today, I received the good news that my spine looks normal. Either the degenerative disc that was diagnosed 5 years prior magically healed, or my current doctor is an idiot. Considering that it's felt like someone is chiseling into my spine for some days, I'm leaning toward the latter. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2023 03:00 - United States - Chicago Ridge

Today, I went to get an MRI for preventive care. The diagnosis was great, but I ended up having complications with the contrast, so now I have terrible muscle pain and have to see more doctors. I have mixed feelings. FML

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By Hoover - 01/12/2018 03:00

Today, my parents brought me to the doctor because I was faking a headache. One thing led to another, and it turns out I have a tumor pressing against my spine. FML

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By annoyed - 12/07/2021 21:01 - United Kingdom - Banbury

Today, after three years of being in physical pain, which affects my health and daily life, I was told it's an undiagnosable condition that I'll have to deal with for a long time, as there are no answers and no fixable solution. FML

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By lmastr64 - 08/10/2010 10:31 - France

Today, I'm sitting in agonizing pain following a scoliosis surgery. I have a bunch of painkillers that I need to suppress the incredible back pain, but looks like I can't take any, because my mom has hidden them from me because she thinks I need to be taken off them. I wish my doctor was here. FML

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By Agonised - 29/05/2021 00:01

Today, I went to the hospital for crippling back pain that made it impossible to walk. The doctor was more interested in telling me off for not taking a pill that he admitted doesn't help acute pain. He then gave me an injection that wore off in an hour, and sent me home, telling me to take over the counter meds. FML

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By Less - 07/03/2011 19:39 - Reserved

Today, I decided to improve my posture by sitting through all of my classes with my shoulders and back completely straight. Pretty soon I couldn't move my shoulders at all. I had to go to the chiropractor. It turns out that in trying to improve my posture, I misaligned my spine instead. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/02/2023 06:00 - Germany

Today, I waited months for a specialist doctor’s appointment, only to find out that it's the same guy I already saw for the same problem years ago, who was at his wit's end after seeing nothing wrong on the x-ray, and had no clue as to what might be causing my pain. FML

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By peachezthelette - 12/04/2021 20:00

Today, my job threatened to fire me because I left work early. I left because I can't sit, stand, lay down or walk due to back pain. I went to my doctor after leaving work and turns out I have a herniated disc. My job still doesn't care, and my job is now in jeopardy. FML

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Monday 29 May 2017 22:41

I experience sciatica due to scarring caused by a slipped disc. I empathise and sympathise with you as it some days it is horrific and going sometimes weeks with only 1 to 2 hours of sleep a night due to the pain is something I would not wish on my worst enemy.

Cynical_1 26

Monday 29 May 2017 22:05

We'll look at the bright side...at least you don't have osteoporosis.

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nzfireman 14

Monday 29 May 2017 6:33

omfg

Cynical_1 26

Monday 29 May 2017 22:05

We'll look at the bright side...at least you don't have osteoporosis.

RichardPencil 30

Monday 29 May 2017 22:21

You won the Triple Crown! Surely, there must be some kind of prize for that achievement.

Mungolikecandy 19

Monday 29 May 2017 22:41

morghandi 21

Tuesday 30 May 2017 1:28

Fibromyalgia, arthritis and bursitis here... And a current shoulder impingement. I feel your pain!

GrannisGoddess26 5

Tuesday 30 May 2017 3:38

I was just diagnosed with sciatica plus arthritis in my hips so I feel your pain. Nerve blockers, muscle relaxers and pain meds together don't touch the pain most nights

evilplatypus 38

Tuesday 30 May 2017 3:40

My scoliosis caused my sciatica and arthritis - it may be the same for you. There are small, minimally invasive surgeries available for sciatica and if your scoliosis is so minor that you didn't already know you have it, it can (usually) be corrected very easily. As for arthritis - Advil/aspirin/etc and a Tens unit are godsends.

DanielleinDC 33

Wednesday 31 May 2017 21:55

I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager, but it was just below the threshold of needing treatment, so the orthopedist didn't do anything. Luckily I don't have other problems with my back.