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Post by swamp on Jun 21, 2014 17:28:42 GMT -5
Anyone ever have it? Did it go away? How? When? What did you do?
I ended up with a trip to the ER today because it hurts so bad I couldn't move and had continuous nerve pain shooting down my leg and seizing up my leg muscles.
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Post by JustLurkin on Jun 21, 2014 17:42:38 GMT -5
I had 6 weeks of physical therapy for a pain that went shooting from my shoulder down the side of my body.
I was at the doctor office saying I get this occasional pain and it's getting worse and I need it to stop. The doctor was doing all this stuff to my arm, does it hurt now, now, now? Nope. She asks when it hurts most, I said when I'm putting my coat on. She took my arm and said "ok, when you put your coat on your arm moves like this...", she pulled it back a little, I felt the pain, my body lifted off the exam table, slammed back down, there were metal drawers underneath the table the drawers and the contents made so much noise... doctor --->
Physical therapists worked the hell outta me 3 days a week, 6 weeks, haven't felt the pain since.
Hope you feel better.
Gotta ask, is it at all related to the car accident?
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Post by dannylion on Jun 21, 2014 17:42:58 GMT -5
You might benefit from evaluation by an orthopedist who specializes in spine issues. S/he might prescribe physical therapy or possibly judiciously placed steroid injections.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2014 17:49:02 GMT -5
I'm sorry. Yes it hurts. I have had it twice. The first time it went away pretty quick. The second time it was a few months and I was shoveling snow when I realized it was finally completely gone. Strength for your core is what was recommended for me. It has worked but you can't do much until the pain starts to go away. Until then short walks seemed to help a little but mainly just time and pain pills until it started healing. Neither time did I have any idea how I got it. I didn't lift anything and go ouch. It started as a lower backache for about a week until I could not sit lay down or anything without really hurting. It really ruined a summer for me. I hope it leaves quickly for you.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Jun 21, 2014 17:49:36 GMT -5
Yes, caused by my second pregnancy.
Lots of time at the chiropractor.
Got it mostly taken care of, but there are bouts of it even just last week. I think I'd gone six months without any pain since last week's episode.
My youngest child is 12.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2014 17:50:52 GMT -5
Chiropractor did not help me but I know has worked for others.
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Post by swamp on Jun 21, 2014 17:53:59 GMT -5
I think this is related to a fall on the ice this winter.
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Post by swamp on Jun 21, 2014 17:55:32 GMT -5
I already had a trip to PT planned for Tuesday morning and I was seeing a chiropractor.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Jun 21, 2014 17:58:42 GMT -5
Does your insurance cover massage also?
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Post by swamp on Jun 21, 2014 17:59:34 GMT -5
Does your insurance cover massage also? No. I'm not even sure it covers chiropractic, but one of my friends is a chiropractor.
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Post by Jaguar on Jun 21, 2014 18:09:19 GMT -5
I haven't had to endure this, but all the best to you, I hope it clears up.
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Post by raeoflyte on Jun 21, 2014 18:50:01 GMT -5
Yes and it sucks. The most immediate relief for me is acupuncture. The last time it flared up I was lucky enough to get into see the acupuncturist with the hour and I went from a barely hobbling crying mess to a functional person with back pain by then of the appointment. I still need to do more core work and get in better shape. I know for me its the combination of bending and twisting that causes it. Try to get a kid in a car seat in a sedan without doing those things.
I hope you got some good drugs from the ER and get some more permanent relief soon!
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Post by flamingo on Jun 21, 2014 18:55:13 GMT -5
My DH had a horrible sciatica "attack" about 6 years ago. Pain so bad we went to the ER. He eventually got sent to physical therapy which helped A LOT. He still does his sciatica stretches. Worst part for him is that the pain was so intense it caused a numbness in 2 twos and it's still there!! But, it's better when he does his stretches regularly and he's no thad a flare up since.
I wish you a speedy recovery. It was so awful to watch my DH go through it, so I feel for you!
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Jun 21, 2014 19:03:14 GMT -5
I think this is related to a fall on the ice this winter. It may not be sciatica then. It could be that your hip rotated just a bit out of place in the fall. It feels just like sciatica. A quick visit to the chiro could tell you and an adjustment is way less invasive than injections, etc. It's worth a try.
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Post by TrixAre4Kids on Jun 21, 2014 19:03:35 GMT -5
Yes. Dr sent me to pt which I did faithfully. Pain became horrible, down the back of my thigh around the side of my calf into my ankle and foot. I had to stand at work, and was rarely able to work an 8 hr shift. Finally when three of my toes went numb the dr sent me for an MRI. I had a herniated disk L something or another.
Sent me to a spine dr, he gave me epidural cortisone shot which improved the pain about 60%. He also started me on a simple stretching program and that got me back to normal. Stretching worked wonders and is very simple to do. Now whenever I notice a tight knot begin to form in my right buttock, I increase the stretching workout until it goes away.
Best of luck! Stretch!
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Post by sapphire12 on Jun 21, 2014 19:12:48 GMT -5
I've not had sciatica per se, though I do have a very mild form of scoliosis. Periodically, my hips are out of alignment. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it doesn't. If the widest part of both hips are not level, you are out of alignment. Either your PT or chiro can readjust you pretty quickly. Good luck and best wishes.
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Post by milee on Jun 21, 2014 19:16:07 GMT -5
Ouch. Had it when I was pregnant and it is really owie zowie. Fortunately (sorry - I know this doesn't help you), it went away after I had the baby, so for me, I guess it's weight and posture related?
Anyway, sorry you're dealing with that - it's very painful. My friend who's a PT says there are PT therapies for it - might be worth checking out. I didn't know her when I was pregnant or I would have done the PT.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Jun 21, 2014 19:37:06 GMT -5
Sorry that you have this situation, Swamp. I've sciatica on and off for a number of years, although your case sounds particularly bad. It does heal up. It takes a long time, because the nerves are one of the slowest-healing systems in the body, but it will heal. Just follow the professionals' advice, and try not to aggravate it. Good luck.
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Post by Opti on Jun 21, 2014 20:21:30 GMT -5
I only have some if my lower back twists out enough that it pinches the nerve. So I work on going to the chiropractor before it gets that bad if possible and work on doing stretches and core strengthening exercises as well. I also find keeping hydrated insures my muscles don't tighten and cause problems just because I haven't had enough liquid in a day.
I've found in the summer, tightness in the back of my thighs often means I need to drink a significant amount of liquid very soon.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jun 21, 2014 20:29:22 GMT -5
A good chiropractor would get an x-ray to see what they are dealing with then make a adjustment and exercise program from the results.
I know people who have not gotten an exercise program to strengthen the weakness and they end up going back for adjustments regularly. I do realize that some injuries do not get better with exercise.
That said, I know people who play tennis that use a tennis ball to sit on where the pain is originating. It hurt like heck but usually stops the pain.
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Post by swamp on Jun 22, 2014 11:38:08 GMT -5
Update: another run to the ER last night at 1:30. Pain so bad I had to ride to the ER laying down in the back of the mini van. I got IV Valium and then upgraded to morphine. A CT scan showed a herniated disc between L4 and L5.
I now have a script for Vicodin and strict instructions for no Zumba, no kick boxing, no high impact anything. Rest today and then I can start walking, yoga, and stretching. PT on Tuesday. Referral to a neurologist.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Jun 22, 2014 11:40:58 GMT -5
Well, that's definitely not sciatica! Yikes! Good wishes for a fast recovery for you.
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Post by milee on Jun 22, 2014 13:31:19 GMT -5
Ouch. That really stinks, Swamp.
Hope the PT and neurologist can help. Sorry you're going through this.
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Post by sapphire12 on Jun 22, 2014 13:56:24 GMT -5
Ouch. Sorry you are going through this. Hope you feel better soon.
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Post by Jaguar on Jun 22, 2014 14:55:59 GMT -5
Double ouch. I hope your up and doing Zumba really soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2014 15:10:01 GMT -5
Oh man, hope you heal up quick.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jun 22, 2014 15:16:30 GMT -5
I had to give up Tae Bo because it irritated something in my back.
I am glad they found out what the cause is and have a plan to return you to perfect kick boxing health.
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Post by TrixAre4Kids on Jun 22, 2014 15:27:24 GMT -5
Sciatica pain is the symptom of a herniated disk. At least it was in my case. Been there done that with the pain. Woke up one morning and it hurt so bad I couldn't move. I thought I'd end up wetting the bed. I finally managed to roll over, push myself off the bed and hang onto the walls to reach the bathroom.
The PT first routine did little to help. The epidural cortisone followed by a stretching routine was the answer. As long as I continue to stretch I remain pain free.
Best of luck to you. Miserable time for this to happen with your business move.
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 22, 2014 15:34:47 GMT -5
In the meantime, a cold pack at the main pain site can often help. Don't keep it on more than 20 minutes, though. That and the painkillers should get you through to your PT appointment.
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