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"Spinal issues since birth"

About: University Hospital Monklands / Trauma & orthopaedics

(as the patient),

I've had spinal issues since birth but they weren't found till I was  about 12.  I've been in pain since. have been sent to countless physiotherapy appointments to be met with the same result. I'm being told to do exercises & stretches for my spine & sent on my way still in pain & I have never gotten relief.

Recently over past year I've deteriorated & now have two disks in my lower spine that swell & cause issues with the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in hip. I can struggle to dress & wash & and walk about when it randomly flairs up.

While the nurses have been very kind and understanding, I feel like the doctors aren't taking me seriously. A spinal specialist suggested that my condition wasn't bad enough to take further action. I've reached the end of my rope, Feeling unimportant, like no one cares and I'm emotionally drained.

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Response from Jennifer Montgomery, Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate, NHS Lanarkshire 10 months ago
Jennifer Montgomery
Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate,
NHS Lanarkshire

Operational Lead for Care Opinion in NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 05/07/2023 at 18:26
Published on Care Opinion at 18:26


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Dear too young to have these issues,

Thank you for taking time to share your experience on Care Opinion about University Hospital Monklands, Trauma and Orthopaedics.

I am so sorry to hear about the problems you have had with your spine since birth. I cannot imagine the difficulties you have faced. I am also sorry to hear about the deterioration over the past 12 months.

We always want to make things better for patients. It would be helpful if you could contact Patient Affairs at University Hospital Monklands so that they can understand the issues in more detail and provide a personal response. I have included their contact details below.

PatientAffairs.Monklands@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Tel no 01698 752300

Kind regards,

Jenni

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Update posted by too young to have these issues (the patient)

Hi Jenni,

thank you for taking the time to ready my post and for responding. It’s such a relief to have someone listen to me and take my pain seriously.

Thank you so much for the contact details. I will be in touch with them. I really appreciate your help.

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