Lower back pain

Terry1979

Hi hope someone can point me in the right direction  plz    ive had lower back pain for some years now but the last year has been hell 2 hoyrs stuck in the bath! 20 mins to get out of a chair ect ect  im self employed and have no choise but to keep going no matter how bent and twisted i am and would love to walk straight again! Latley ive had 2 mri scans they show i have 2 discs in my neck with bulges on and lower back shows i have 2 fused discs with the gap above them and the next disc is very narrow than normal and the next disc also has a bulge on it?? I cant take strong pain relife as i drive for a living and all the doctor says is ill give you some steroids and antiflamitry tablets  he beats around the bush when i asked for a referal ?? Can anyone offer me some advice  regards terry 

Ami2301

Hi @Terry1979 welcome to the community! Sorry to hear what you've been going through, have you tried seeking a second opinion from another GP?

Terry1979

I think it may be the forward as i feel its just brushed ynder the carpet at my surgery 

Antonia_Alumni

Hi @Terry1979 welcome to the community. I am sorry to hear what you have been going through. How are you doing today?
I agree with @Ami2301 I think you should seek a second opinion from another GP or Doctor. They may be able to refer you to a pain clinic, which you can read about on the NHS website.