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Information and Services in Turkey Section => Health & Healthcare => Topic started by: MandyH on June 25, 2013, 13:55:53 PM

Title: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: MandyH on June 25, 2013, 13:55:53 PM: Hi everyone, I have never suffered with my back before but 3 wks ago I started having spasms in my lower back on the right hand side, the pain is incredible, never experienced anything like it! Went to the Esnaf hospital and had x rays - was prescribed anti-inflamatory injections twice a day and by tablet 3 times a day. This treatment just made me vomit all the time and did nothing for the pain. I had some tramadol from the UK and amitriptyline which help enormously but am running out fast and following a very slow walk down Çaliş beach front on Sunday I am now unable to walk again, in constant pain - does anyone know of a good private doctor here ??? Anti inflamatories are not going to help with this pain and I am terrified of taking all my tramadol !!!
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on June 25, 2013, 14:09:09 PM: There is a guy that does physio and sport injuries etc., He advertises in the local press. I remember speaking to Dogan at the Mozaik Bahce who had used this guy and said he was very good. Perhaps you could send Nichola a message and she will give you the guy's details.
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: quackers on June 25, 2013, 14:10:55 PM: Go back to Esnaf and see the neurologıst Dr Metın and ask for an MRI. Costs about 350tl- 4450tl wıthout medıcal ınsurance. My frıend had the same problem and ıt was a ruptured dısc. Wıth rest and medıcatıon she was fıne but ıt took 4 weeks.
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: nichola on June 25, 2013, 15:54:43 PM: I agree with quackers - find out exactly what is wrong first.

If you do require the services of someone then I can highly recommend Haydar and his number is 0542 233 17 78

He uses many techniques that are the same/similar to a chiropractor which will be appropriate if you have any problems with the spine.

Hope you sort out what's wrong soon.
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: MandyH on June 25, 2013, 16:50:23 PM: Thanks everyone for your advice, think I do need an MRI to find out exactly whats going on, taking all these meds can't be good for me either!
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: bewva on June 25, 2013, 17:25:25 PM: Quote from: quackers on June 25, 2013, 14:10:55 PM
Go back to Esnaf and see the neurologıst Dr Metın and ask for an MRI. Costs about 350tl- 4450tl wıthout medıcal ınsurance. My frıend had the same problem and ıt was a ruptured dısc. Wıth rest and medıcatıon she was fıne but ıt took 4 weeks.
That is some price range or is there an extra zero in there?
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: blueclad on June 25, 2013, 18:55:21 PM: ask the hospital for a Root Nerve Block the proceedure WILL find the problem nerve, you will find a short video on You Tube root nerve block , trust me it does work ive had it done recently also 50 mm matrix fentanyl patches also help greatly
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: quackers on June 26, 2013, 18:25:30 PM: oops should be 450tl.
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: Supacabby on June 26, 2013, 19:06:07 PM: Why pay the extra at the Esnaf? The mri facilities at the Devlet are superb & a hell of a lot cheaper!
Title: Re: HELP!!!! Back spasms
Post by: quackers on June 27, 2013, 05:43:30 AM: I agree the Devlet are much cheaper and very good facılıtıes. People seem to prefer the Esnaf and she had already been there.