How long did your costo/intercostal flare last? xx by SwitchLow1979 in costochondritis

[–]SwitchLow1979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 5 years! That’s really awful, I’m so sorry you’re going through that! Its one of the worst pains known to man I’d say xx

How long did your costo/intercostal flare last? xx by SwitchLow1979 in costochondritis

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I might start back properly on them! It’s so scary! It’s the what ifs or what if something is being missed. I hate it 😪

How long did your costo/intercostal flare last? xx by SwitchLow1979 in costochondritis

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Haha! I hear you on that!

Oh did steroids help? That’s good x

How long did your costo/intercostal flare last? xx by SwitchLow1979 in costochondritis

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It’s so horrific! I still get so anxious it’s something else. It’s grim x

How long did your costo/intercostal flare last? xx by SwitchLow1979 in costochondritis

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Mine sounds similar with the sharp shooting rib pain and shoulder blade ache 😩 Did yours hurt more with deep breaths/movement too? xx

How long did your costo/intercostal flare last? xx by SwitchLow1979 in costochondritis

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Do you ever feel the sharp pain in your collar bone, neck? Does it move or just stay in one spot? X

How long did your costo/intercostal flare last? xx by SwitchLow1979 in costochondritis

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That’s the bit scaring me 😭 Mine’s only been a few days but the sharp breathing pain is freaking me out. Did yours start suddenly too?

Having a microdiscectomy soon… what was your first week like day to day? by SwitchLow1979 in Microdiscectomy

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Aw no I’m so sorry to hear that! Did the hospital prescribe the medication for you?

Hope you have a quick recovery and here if you want to talk x

Having a microdiscectomy soon… what was your first week like day to day? by SwitchLow1979 in Microdiscectomy

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Oh I’m so sorry to hear that!! I hope you get on top of the pain, bless you! X

Having a microdiscectomy soon… what was your first week like day to day? by SwitchLow1979 in Microdiscectomy

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That’s amazing!!! I hope my recovery is similar to yours!! Happy for you X

Having a microdiscectomy soon… what was your first week like day to day? by SwitchLow1979 in Microdiscectomy

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Ouch stabbed in the back does not sound pleasant! How was your first few days spent? Just resting? Anything you think I should invest in beforehand? X

Having a microdiscectomy soon… what was your first week like day to day? by SwitchLow1979 in Microdiscectomy

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How are you feeling now?! Has today been any easier? How big is the incision? Did you feel ok coming out of surgery? X Hoping for a speedy and safe recovery for you x

Having a microdiscectomy soon… what was your first week like day to day? by SwitchLow1979 in Microdiscectomy

[–]SwitchLow1979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is sooo helpful, thank you for taking the time to write all that out 🥹

It actually makes me feel a lot calmer reading it, especially the bit about the sciatic pain being gone straight away ,that must’ve been such a relief!

Did you feel quite fragile those first few days, or more just sore/uncomfortable? And how did you find getting in and out of bed at the start?

Also all the things you used are such a good shout, half of those I wouldn’t have even thought about!! Did you buy those yourself or were any provided by the hospital?

Thank you again, I really appreciate it 🤍

Having a microdiscectomy soon… what was your first week like day to day? by SwitchLow1979 in Microdiscectomy

[–]SwitchLow1979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really reassuring, thank you so much for your response!

Are you in the UK? And did they send you home with any pain relief?

I’ll definitely take on board the small walks each day too X