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Back pain since 1981. Failed back surgery syndrome. Diagnosed with Arachnoiditis, 2001. Surgery: laminectomy, correction of laminectomy and spinal fusion. Pain management: Learnt through support group and books. Current medication: distalgesic, co-proxamol, maprotoline, oxycodone (Oxycontin) during recent flare-up.

Chronic health issues >> Chronic Pain >> Age 20-30 >> Interview CP42 >> Used to live in an area where the GP practice paid for complementary therapies. Advises asking for recommendations from a GP or support group.

Spinal pain. Pain started 1997. Pain management: Advice about pain management from complementary therapist. Current medication: co-dydramol. Past medication: co-codamol.

Chronic health issues >> Chronic Pain >> Age 41-60 >> Interview CP35 >> Has tried numerous approaches and spent lots of money, but now believes there is no 'Holy Grail' for his pain and has become more wary.

Back pain since 1994. Treatment: Hydrotherapy. Pain management: Outpatient NHS pain management programme. Current medication: ibuprofen, gabapentin.

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