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    I had a Harrington rod fitted in my spine at the age of 12 years, I am now 39 years old.

    I am currently having pain in the bottom of my spine, the Dr said to take paracetomol. I also have osteoporosis. The pain I am suffering is a burning pain.

    Can you suggest any sort of treatment/ what I should do about this pain?

    Many thanks


    Graham

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    Graham,
    Since you have a Harrington and the type of pain you are describing you might want to get a second opinion from a doc that deals with adult scoli patients. The "hook" at the bottom of your rod may have broken, which would cause the pain.
    SandyC

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    • #3
      I agree you should see a scoliosis specialist or at the very least get a spinal Xray. I suffered for years with neck and back pain and lo and behold a routine chest Xray years later showed a fractured Harrington rod. No one ever suspected that. I was even diagnosed by one doctor with fibromyalgia.
      Judyk

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      • #4
        Another measures

        I suggest you to try with acupunture or TENS those are not invasive measures with good results.
        You can get information at Pain Relief Advisor

        Originally posted by grahamtwine
        I had a Harrington rod fitted in my spine at the age of 12 years, I am now 39 years old.

        I am currently having pain in the bottom of my spine, the Dr said to take paracetomol. I also have osteoporosis. The pain I am suffering is a burning pain.

        Can you suggest any sort of treatment/ what I should do about this pain?

        Many thanks


        Graham

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