Crushed Vertabrae

[GypsyGSD]

Has anyone suffered a crushed vertebrae im 2 weeks in now and still cant move around my doctor said take it easy that's all advice he gave really don't no what do do and I suppose to be going back to work next week any advice welcome x

[Sqad]

Which vertebra?
Have you had an X-Ray?
Have you been given painkillers?

[GypsyGSD]

x ray confirmed it last just over a week ago I think it was t 12 vertebrae only given paracetamol with codine and im waiting for a dex scan

[Sqad]

T12......no pains or pins and needles in the arms?

It will take more than 2weeks to settle........be patient and wait for the scan.

[GypsyGSD]

no pains in arms thankfully and scan should be through about 3 weeks the only place I can ease pain is lying on the bed but dr said move around so I just don't no what to do for the best and I cant lie on a bed all day and I cant move around sorry if it seems im having a moan lol

[Sqad]

LOL...I know, but if you dose yourself up with painkillers and move around as much as you can, then it will, eventually settle.

[GypsyGSD]

Thank you I will just have to keep popping the pills lol and do a little sit a little beginning to think I wont be back in work in the near future xx

[vakayu]

Hi GypsyI have several fractures namely T4,6,and 9 and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis also,so I can fully sympathise with youI was to physiotherapist who gave me muscle strengthening to do and am on Dihydrocodeine for the pain which is constant as it is pressing on nerves radiating from the spine,sorry to be so gloomy,hope you feel better soon.

[GypsyGSD]

Thank you I think they are looking at osteoporosis bloods tests for calcium vitamin and full bloods all came back good but the pain is something else

[vakayu]

They will be able to tell more after the DXA scan,am also on the usual boosters for calcium etc,hope you feel better soon.

[Peter Pedant]

Agree Sqad

My sister had a crushed throacic vertebra following a car accident
and tried to go back to work after six weeks
and couldnt manage it

[none of us were really surprised ]

you need longer off and you need to take pain relief regularly

[GypsyGSD]

Thanks for reply's defiantly cant see me in work for a while lol even lifting the kettle hurts I will have to learn to be patient xx