Cervical Spondylosis

jarryhack · 04/11/13 - 04:07

Anyone here suffer from Cervical Spondylosis? Just wondering people's experiences and how they manage the pain. I've been taking anti inflammitories, but they make me feel horrible. Does anyone take Diclafenic? I've been told they are great for it?

[Deleted User] · 04/11/13 - 13:22

I'm not sure if Diclofenac is still being prescribed because of side effects. I take Naproxen. Zacin cream is good, it is made from chillies, you can get it on prescription for arthritic conditions.

jarryhack · 04/11/13 - 14:01

Oh right thanks. I have only been diagnosed and the Doctor just told me to take double the dose of ibuprofen to save on prescriptions. I think I would rather pay and have the stronger painkiller. Can I ask him to prescribe naproxen and the cream. I've never been and asked to be prescribed something before.

[Deleted User] · 04/11/13 - 14:37

Yes you can ask JH.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/cervical-spondylosis

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cervical-spondylosis/Pages/Treatment.aspx

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/aches-and-pains/medicines/zacin-cream.html

This is what I had at the back of my mind for Diclofenac http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23109314 seems it's just those with certain conditions.

Out of Diclofenac, Ibuprofen and Naproxen, I'm not sure which, if any, is kinder to your stomach (don't take them on an empty stomach

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I think there are schemes you can sign up to to spread the cost of prescriptions (someone may come along here and let you know) Edit: Here it is, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/Yourhealth/Pages/Prescriptioncosts.aspx

Or you can fill in a HC1 form to see if you are eligible for help with costs, it is based on your income and outgoings.
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/nhs-low-income-scheme.aspx

phepia · 04/11/13 - 15:47

I have used naproxen for my osteoarthritis in c5/c6, but it caused awful stomach pains. GP put me back on ibuprofen which I've used for about 10 years for neck and shoulder osteoarthritis.
I also ice my neck using the obligatory packet of frozen garden peas, and also I own a tens which is fantastic for blocking the pain signals for me.
I would go back, get everything down on GP record, don't self medicate. If ever there is a time where someone needs proof of it there will be nothing if you've not been to the GP.

[Deleted User] · 04/11/13 - 16:17

My advice.. Get a good pillow.

I use a water filled one from Mediflow... It really does help...tremendously.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mediflow-Waterbase-Fibrefill-Pillow-Regular/dp/B003J372NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383563783&sr=8-1&keywords=mediflow+waterbase+pillow

Worth every penny.

jarryhack · 04/11/13 - 20:14

Thanks for the advice everyone, much appreciated

I'll pop back to my doc and was thinking of a new pillow.

Relly · 04/11/13 - 20:53

I'm on Naproxen now, after a few years of Diclofenac, and I don't know what I'd do without the anti-inflammatories alongside my painkillers.

But Jarryhack, don't make the mistake I did and keep your head and neck immobilised. I did that for years, after bad advice, and ruined my neck muscles. Now, I need intense exercises to build them back up and they're excruciatingly painful. Keeping your neck muscles effective will help a lot with support for your neck bones.

Edit: sorry, I assumed it was your neck, but it might be your back? If so, muscles are still important.

TelevisionUser · 05/11/13 - 02:11

stupidwheelie wrote: »

Yes you can ask JH.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/cervical-spondylosis

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cervical-spondylosis/Pages/Treatment.aspx

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/aches-and-pains/medicines/zacin-cream.html

This is what I had at the back of my mind for Diclofenac http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23109314 seems it's just those with certain conditions.

Out of Diclofenac, Ibuprofen and Naproxen, I'm not sure which, if any, is kinder to your stomach (don't take them on an empty stomach )

I think there are schemes you can sign up to to spread the cost of prescriptions (someone may come along here and let you know) Edit: Here it is, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/Yourhealth/Pages/Prescriptioncosts.aspx

Or you can fill in a HC1 form to see if you are eligible for help with costs, it is based on your income and outgoings.
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/nhs-low-income-scheme.aspx

Celebrex is another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to consider along with the other three mentioned above. I've used coated diclofenac in combination with joint paracetamol/codeine tablets to treat a different issue and it was effective and there were no stomach complication but there was a small, temporary itchy rash every six months or so.

[Deleted User] · 05/11/13 - 04:39

I was diagnosed with it, and Vertigo a few years ago. I use serc 16 a lot it works wonders.

jammoon1 · 05/11/13 - 13:08

I have it but, unfortunately, I can't use any anti-inflammatories at all as I bleed in the stomach (hospitalised twice) if I so much as look at them, which is a bit of a problem. I rely on muscle relaxants and strong painkillers. Heat or cold don't seem to help although I haven't tried a Tens machine yet and am thinking of giving this a go. I use a memory foam pillow - the one where it is higher in the neck area than the head area, but find I sometimes have to give that a rest and use a normal pillow - only one as two is too high.

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