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Why wouldn't the GP know what's best? I know they're the lowest rung of the medical ladder but still.
MRI is well down the line, not sure about CT.
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I find it a little weird that you would take the word of randoms on a sports message board over that of your GP.
You could ask to see a different doctor if it's their personal opinion you don't accept. For what it's worth Ultrasounds scans are quite incredible these days, and he/she may just be eliminating muscle damage - they're not just for getting pictures of babies these days.
"Why wouldn't the GP know what's best? I know they're the lowest rung of the medical ladder but still."
Lowest rung? Hardly.
Cheers henryscat,
I'm getting it done privately do don't want to waste my time doing the wrong scan. I've seen two doctors one said to MRI and the other referred me for an ultrasound. Just wanted to know which one is better for a back injury
comment by HenrysCat (U3608)
posted 3 minutes ago
"Why wouldn't the GP know what's best? I know they're the lowest rung of the medical ladder but still."
Lowest rung? Hardly.
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I mean out of all the Drs, GP's are generally seen as the ones who couldn't make it in a speciality and/or aren't very good Drs compared to the rest.
That's not to say there aren't some damn good GPs.
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment ) and sounds like you could have trapped a nerve.
While your GP will not be able to 100% identify treatment, they will certainly be able to point you in the right direction at no cost.
It sounds like you need an X-Ray.
Queues can be very long especially at A&E, so your best would be to visit your local airport. They can do these scans right before your eyes and give you immediate results. Only downside is that the tray you have to sit in can be rather uncomfortable at times.
Failing that you could just take the advice of a professional.
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 4 minutes ago
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment )
Me to mate ive had back problems since 2002 the dock said one side of my body is doing more work than the other side so its very stiff
Also. Sort out your form.
If you're pulling your back doing squats, you're doing them wrong.
comment by WengersNearlyMen™ (U5041)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 4 minutes ago
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment )
Me to mate ive had back problems since 2002 the dock said one side of my body is doing more work than the other side so its very stiff
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Have you been to a chiropractor?
I went to one a few years ago and was great. Problem being is that I sit behind a PC 8hrs a day so not able to exercise as much as I should.
comment by WengersNearlyMen™ (U5041)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 4 minutes ago
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment )
Me to mate ive had back problems since 2002 the dock said one side of my body is doing more work than the other side so its very stiff
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That's because the other half is on here all the time.
sitting down all day is bad so is standing up I don't exercise either so im stiff as hell I cant reach my back sometimes lol
I thought my GP made a mistake and crossed the wrong box on the letter. When I went into hospital and explained my injury they naturally thought I was referred for an X-ray, they were surprised that it was an ultrasound. There is quite a big waiting list for ultrasound too, whereas X-rays they do if on the same day.
Ive always found the NHS are rubbish for injuries. In fact Ive found the NHS so bad for everyrhing that I would jump at the chance of opting out if I could afford to. #scrapthenhs
Soooo, you want to scrap the NHS but you can't afford any alternative? Brilliant.
comment by oldboy2002 (U20062)
posted 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
Cheers henryscat,
I'm getting it done privately do don't want to waste my time doing the wrong scan. I've seen two doctors one said to MRI and the other referred me for an ultrasound. Just wanted to know which one is better for a back injury
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Here's a novel idea: ask a doctor...
I genuinely don't get people's issues with the NHS wait times. I've been to A&E twice, and both times I was seen almost instantly.
I've had several operations & other procedures done and never had to wait these 'months' that some people claim to have. I cannot say I've ever had a bad experience with the NHS. I think a lot of people haven't really, and go by the hearsay that gets reported in the Mail about that one guy that spent 16 years in the Dorset A&E waiting room.
Quite often people in busier hospitals get dropped down the list by genuine emergencies. I don't think Little Johnny's broken arm is as bad as a guy with multiple stab wounds or other genuine emergencies.
Some man up pills should do the trick
comment by HenrysCat (U3608)
posted 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Soooo, you want to scrap the NHS but you can't afford any alternative? Brilliant.
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Camerons opt out scheme was to reduce NI payments which would go towards private health insurance in which case I could afford it. In fact I am now sat outside a hospital waiting for an appointment to get a more conclusive diagnosis of my chronic fatigue because I paid privately. My income has been reduced for years because of the nhs but finally earn enough to pay privately thanks to this government.
An inversion table sorted my back out
Not to sound patronising but different scans will find different things.
With my back problem it began with an X-ray (which showed nothing), then an Ultrasound (which showed something). I then had an MRI which was then followed by a CT scan.
Nothing wrong with having an X-Ray and an Ultrasound as these are far quicker, far less invasive and will narrow down what the problem could be. The good thing with having an X-Ray and / or an Ultrasound first is that if you need an MRI, the doctors know whereabouts to scan.
My first MRI after my Ultrasound took maybe an hour, possibly more. Now they know where to look, my MRIs take no more than 30 mins.
Oldboy
I think Yor GP asked for an ultrasound to rule out any problems with your kidneys as the source of pain, the ultrasound can't really detect muscle tears or injury obviously so I see no other reason why. At this point a scan won't do you much good but sounds like you have muscle spasms.
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posted on 19/3/15
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posted on 19/3/15
Why wouldn't the GP know what's best? I know they're the lowest rung of the medical ladder but still.
MRI is well down the line, not sure about CT.
posted on 19/3/15
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posted on 19/3/15
I find it a little weird that you would take the word of randoms on a sports message board over that of your GP.
You could ask to see a different doctor if it's their personal opinion you don't accept. For what it's worth Ultrasounds scans are quite incredible these days, and he/she may just be eliminating muscle damage - they're not just for getting pictures of babies these days.
posted on 19/3/15
"Why wouldn't the GP know what's best? I know they're the lowest rung of the medical ladder but still."
Lowest rung? Hardly.
posted on 19/3/15
Cheers henryscat,
I'm getting it done privately do don't want to waste my time doing the wrong scan. I've seen two doctors one said to MRI and the other referred me for an ultrasound. Just wanted to know which one is better for a back injury
posted on 19/3/15
comment by HenrysCat (U3608)
posted 3 minutes ago
"Why wouldn't the GP know what's best? I know they're the lowest rung of the medical ladder but still."
Lowest rung? Hardly.
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I mean out of all the Drs, GP's are generally seen as the ones who couldn't make it in a speciality and/or aren't very good Drs compared to the rest.
That's not to say there aren't some damn good GPs.
posted on 19/3/15
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment ) and sounds like you could have trapped a nerve.
While your GP will not be able to 100% identify treatment, they will certainly be able to point you in the right direction at no cost.
posted on 19/3/15
It sounds like you need an X-Ray.
Queues can be very long especially at A&E, so your best would be to visit your local airport. They can do these scans right before your eyes and give you immediate results. Only downside is that the tray you have to sit in can be rather uncomfortable at times.
Failing that you could just take the advice of a professional.
posted on 19/3/15
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 4 minutes ago
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment )
Me to mate ive had back problems since 2002 the dock said one side of my body is doing more work than the other side so its very stiff
posted on 19/3/15
Also. Sort out your form.
If you're pulling your back doing squats, you're doing them wrong.
posted on 19/3/15
comment by WengersNearlyMen™ (U5041)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 4 minutes ago
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment )
Me to mate ive had back problems since 2002 the dock said one side of my body is doing more work than the other side so its very stiff
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Have you been to a chiropractor?
I went to one a few years ago and was great. Problem being is that I sit behind a PC 8hrs a day so not able to exercise as much as I should.
posted on 19/3/15
comment by WengersNearlyMen™ (U5041)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 4 minutes ago
Have had back problems for years (ongoing at the moment )
Me to mate ive had back problems since 2002 the dock said one side of my body is doing more work than the other side so its very stiff
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That's because the other half is on here all the time.
posted on 19/3/15
sitting down all day is bad so is standing up I don't exercise either so im stiff as hell I cant reach my back sometimes lol
posted on 19/3/15
I thought my GP made a mistake and crossed the wrong box on the letter. When I went into hospital and explained my injury they naturally thought I was referred for an X-ray, they were surprised that it was an ultrasound. There is quite a big waiting list for ultrasound too, whereas X-rays they do if on the same day.
posted on 19/3/15
Ive always found the NHS are rubbish for injuries. In fact Ive found the NHS so bad for everyrhing that I would jump at the chance of opting out if I could afford to. #scrapthenhs
posted on 19/3/15
Soooo, you want to scrap the NHS but you can't afford any alternative? Brilliant.
posted on 19/3/15
comment by oldboy2002 (U20062)
posted 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
Cheers henryscat,
I'm getting it done privately do don't want to waste my time doing the wrong scan. I've seen two doctors one said to MRI and the other referred me for an ultrasound. Just wanted to know which one is better for a back injury
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Here's a novel idea: ask a doctor...
posted on 19/3/15
I genuinely don't get people's issues with the NHS wait times. I've been to A&E twice, and both times I was seen almost instantly.
I've had several operations & other procedures done and never had to wait these 'months' that some people claim to have. I cannot say I've ever had a bad experience with the NHS. I think a lot of people haven't really, and go by the hearsay that gets reported in the Mail about that one guy that spent 16 years in the Dorset A&E waiting room.
Quite often people in busier hospitals get dropped down the list by genuine emergencies. I don't think Little Johnny's broken arm is as bad as a guy with multiple stab wounds or other genuine emergencies.
posted on 19/3/15
Some man up pills should do the trick
posted on 19/3/15
comment by HenrysCat (U3608)
posted 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Soooo, you want to scrap the NHS but you can't afford any alternative? Brilliant.
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Camerons opt out scheme was to reduce NI payments which would go towards private health insurance in which case I could afford it. In fact I am now sat outside a hospital waiting for an appointment to get a more conclusive diagnosis of my chronic fatigue because I paid privately. My income has been reduced for years because of the nhs but finally earn enough to pay privately thanks to this government.
posted on 19/3/15
An inversion table sorted my back out
posted on 19/3/15
Not to sound patronising but different scans will find different things.
With my back problem it began with an X-ray (which showed nothing), then an Ultrasound (which showed something). I then had an MRI which was then followed by a CT scan.
Nothing wrong with having an X-Ray and an Ultrasound as these are far quicker, far less invasive and will narrow down what the problem could be. The good thing with having an X-Ray and / or an Ultrasound first is that if you need an MRI, the doctors know whereabouts to scan.
My first MRI after my Ultrasound took maybe an hour, possibly more. Now they know where to look, my MRIs take no more than 30 mins.
posted on 19/3/15
Oldboy
I think Yor GP asked for an ultrasound to rule out any problems with your kidneys as the source of pain, the ultrasound can't really detect muscle tears or injury obviously so I see no other reason why. At this point a scan won't do you much good but sounds like you have muscle spasms.
posted on 19/3/15
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