[Lyndsay]

I know I'm replying to myself here but thought I would just add.

My Chiro has just called me back, I told her how bad I've been along with symptoms & she is sure that I have another herniation She said all I can do at the moment is carry on what I am doing (conventional & alternative medicines) & await an appointment to see a specialist.

I know this is true but I'm just really fed up. I know there are others far worse off but even knowing that my pain won't clear off. I'll desribe my symptoms the best I can & then if anyone has any suggestions I'll gladly listen Right in the middle of my back, it would be thoracic, I've had this "spinning" disc. The area around it was quite hot & swollen, the swelling has now reduced but is still very painful. Below here, in the lumber area, my back is so very painful, very stiff at times, especially when I first wake, if I move even slightly wrong, the smarting pain makes me feel sick & as if I'm going to pass out. I have pain radiating down both of my legs which ends in tingling in my toes. I'm totally exhausted & am finding it a struggle to do anything.

When I saw my GP yesterday, he wasn't at all interested but agreed in me asking to be referred & told me to just keep taking the painkillers. He couldn't tell me who I would be referred to as it's not a very local hospital ~ I asked to go there as I think it's the nearest to us with a dedicated spinal unit.

There you go, my moan for the day!! If anyone has any further suggestions then I'd be grateful