Living with pain from spinal fractures

We explore the emotional and physical effects of living with pain from spinal fractures, and where to go for further information and support.
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[@lynnporter9440]

Thankyou for this. It's seems I had a lower spine fracture years ago which I knew nothing about but this summer I got two fractures in the thoracic spine for no reason whatsoever . I have been referred to the osteoporosis clinic but only after my insistence on getting an x-ray on my spine. I knew it wasn't just a muscle pull or an osteoarthritic flare up - that was the GP diagnosis. She resisted and said we don't normally give x rays for back pain! I know my own body. What Is More I've taught physiology and other sciences so I'm pretty clued up and maybe somewhat challenging to deal with when a professional is telling me something which I know is fundamentally wrong. Besides which I'm medicated for osteoporosis (alendronic acid and advocal) for the past five years at least. The pain was horrendous and I could barely move for 3 months. However , even though it must have healed now . I still am in pain and I don't know what to do about it. I've been practicing daily yoga for years but now I'm too scared to do any. I've been to the swimming pool once a week for the last month. Whereas I was a good swimmer, (former sub aqua diver) I just float about and move my limbs gently, too frightened to go into a front crawl. I'm desperate to know what I can do to help myself with this condition in yoga and swimming. They have been my 'exercise life' . Oh and I used to dance a lot. I'm 71 Still waiting for my referral appointment.

[@patriciaparsons2655]

Your not even mention you need help with a shower or bath, so things are really hard on the person that has certain area pains! So talk about that as well! Where do you buy Tens Machine?

[@tessscott1471]

Tens machines can be bought from most chemists or online. ( Also no need to be so abrupt in your comment !)

[@ploppy193]

Talk to a GP? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Where are the GPs?

[@patriciaparsons2655]

Talk faster

[@tessscott1471]

Gosh you really are rather rude. No need for it.