Hi Smiler & welcome to the forum
I too am in the UK so can fully understand your frustration at the NHS
Having been where you are regards your pain (many years ago) the advice I would offer you is to make a full list of your symptoms, every ache & pain, keep a diary to see if there is a pattern or if it waxes & wanes for no reason. Like Harrison say's, it sounds like it could be more likely something like Fibromyalgia or another immune problem.
The next step is to speak to your GP about the possibility of one of these syndromes & request a referral to a Rheumatologist plus full blood tests. If you have already had the blood tests or you now go for them, don't be put off by negative results as they use them to rule out other problems.
I will PM you some links to look at.
Once again, welcome aboard
Feel free to ask any questions
All the best
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Lyndsay x
37 years old
DDD
L4/L5 - L5/S1 DDD
L5/S1 Annular Tear
End Stage Facet Joint Arthritis
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
15 Nov 06 ~ Prodisc ADR at L5/S1
Need a revision but not a surgeon in the UK will (or can?) remove a Prodisc!!
Prodisc has ruined my life
