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Sciatica?

dulwich — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:00:20 GMT

Anyone know anything about the above. I have developed pain bottom of my spine going now down back of my thigh to knee. All my friends tell me it is sciatica - not sure of spelling. I go to exercise class 3times a week and teacher gave me some exercises. If you have experience of this would love to hear your views. Been going on now for 6 weeks - decided today to mAke a Drs. Appointment but interested to hear if anyone else experienced this. Than you.

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hckynut — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:42:02 GMT

On 10/30/2014 dulwich said: Anyone know anything about the above. I have developed pain bottom of my spine going now down back of my thigh to knee. All my friends tell me it is sciatica - not sure of spelling. I go to exercise class 3times a week and teacher gave me some exercises. If you have experience of this would love to hear your views. Been going on now for 6 weeks - decided today to mAke a Drs. Appointment but interested to hear if anyone else experienced this. Than you.

I do know about Sciatica. I spent 3 weeks in the hospital many years ago with 2 ruptured spinal discs, L-5/S-1, and ended up having open back surgery. If an L-5 disc completely ruptures it generally effects the biggest nerve in your body, which is the Sciatic Nerve. Also is one of the most painful for that reason.

Also had to have a ruptured L-3 removed, but this did not cause Sciatic Nerve pain. For this it was more numbness on one side of my body from the hip down, and at times, pain that was around my knee joint.

I prefer a doctor that specializes in the spine and I am fortunate that one of my good friends just happens to be one. Most reputable spine doctors will do an MRI if there is even a tiny doubt in their mind about where the source of the pain is originating. Other types of testing does not always give the necessary results.

If you doctor is not sure of the source I would ask her/him to prescribe an MRI and go from there.

Best to you,

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lovestopaint — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:51:12 GMT

My only advice is to find a good Chiropractor. I had sciatica for about two months and should have gone earlier. This doctor got rid of this when I had it 6 years ago. I hope you are welcome soon.

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dulwich — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:57:18 GMT

Thank you for your replies will check with my Dr.

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Ranchergal — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:53:51 GMT

I have to keep my body aligned when exercising or I get sciatica. I have been to chiropractors and they have helped, but the sciatica will return if I am not careful with the exercises I do or the way I sit. Some doctors recommend aspirin or other OT pain killers until the inflammation is gone. Usually, the chiropractor begins with x rays and goes from there. Sciatica is a common ailment. Good Luck.

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hckynut — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:39:06 GMT

On 10/30/2014 Ranchergal said:
I have to keep my body aligned when exercising or I get sciatica. I have been to chiropractors and they have helped, but the sciatica will return if I am not careful with the exercises I do or the way I sit. Some doctors recommend aspirin or other OT pain killers until the inflammation is gone. Usually, the chiropractor begins with x rays and goes from there. Sciatica is a common ailment. Good Luck.

I also had a friend, that has since died, that was a Sports Chiropractor. I had him adjust me for the 3 crushed vertebrae in my neck. While I did have back issues once in awhile, my main source during several years was in my cervical area. He was able to reduce the recovery time after I had, what they call in sports "a nerve stinger injury", because of these crushed vertebrae.

Regardless of a spine issue, if one gets relief from a Medical Doctor or Chiropractor be it from an "alignment" or even from surgery of the back? If the right exercises are not done on a regular basis? Chances are pretty good no matter what the source of the relief, yes even open back surgery, they will continue to have issues in their spine, be it Cervical/Thoracic or Lumbar area.

Once a certain area is "fixed?" if not maintained it will represent itself as pain or numbness in another part of the spine, so in the opinion of both of my doctor friends? Exercise is pretty much mandatory or their patients eventually suffer the consequences.

Just sayin!

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Soushi24 — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:42:36 GMT

Just went today for MRI for that very reason. Results showed I have nerves coming in contact with bone. Will have an epidural next Friday. Then a second one in two weeks. I went to a pain doctor for this.

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HappyDaze — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:43:03 GMT

I had a severe case of this awhile back and had for many years but thanks to my excellent physical therapist, I no longer suffer from it. He gave me great exercises to do at home to help prevent it and to do if I ever have the issue again. I'd really recommend a physical therapist. I am so thrilled not to have that pain anymore!

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Peggs — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:06:26 GMT

I have a severe pain going down the back of my leg to my foot . I can't drive for the terrific pain in my foot when I press the break or gas pedal. I finally went to the doctor this week who has set me up with a test to rule out a blood clot. He didn't mention siatica which would be my guess. He thinks it's a pulled muscle - didn't day what the treatment would be - I doubt if he would refer me to a chiropractor

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mousiegirl — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:11:55 GMT

My MIL had this, and told me all she could do was go to bed until the pain left, so this would be days, not possible for everyone.

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Kathlen — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:18:52 GMT

On 10/30/2014 HappyDaze said:
I had a severe case of this awhile back and had for many years but thanks to my excellent physical therapist, I no longer suffer from it. He gave me great exercises to do at home to help prevent it and to do if I ever have the issue again. I'd really recommend a physical therapist. I am so thrilled not to have that pain anymore!

Same here re physical therapist. Just some simple exercises releases the pressure on the nerve.

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ritasNo1Fan — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:34:00 GMT

Same as the above plus soak in Epson salts and rub some of that magnesium oil from the vitamin store in that area before bed. That does help me so much. Also I do not have to sit at a desk all day.

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RinaRina — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:43:28 GMT

On 10/30/2014 ritasNo1Fan said: Same as the above plus soak in Epson salts and rub some of that magnesium oil from the vitamin store in that area before bed. That does help me so much. Also I do not have to sit at a desk all day.

Sitting at a desk all day IS bad for sciatica. Also, please don't do any heavy lifting. Always keep your knees bent when you lift or bend.

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Jtdmum — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 01:36:48 GMT

I've been in PT twice weekly since labor day trying to get rid of my sciatic pain. Talk to your doctor and get a recomendation for a good physical therapist. Do the exercises they prescribe and tey to sleep flat on your back to keep your spine aligned properly. Unfortunately its one lf those things that comes and goes. It really never goes away forever. Good luck!

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sue52 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 01:44:45 GMT

On 10/30/2014 Peggs said: I have a severe pain going down the back of my leg to my foot . I can't drive for the terrific pain in my foot when I press the break or gas pedal. I finally went to the doctor this week who has set me up with a test to rule out a blood clot. He didn't mention siatica which would be my guess. He thinks it's a pulled muscle - didn't day what the treatment would be - I doubt if he would refer me to a chiropractor

Omg, tell me about it. It's horrible. I have excruciating pain when I drive for more than 2 hours. It starts in my right cheek and travels down my leg. It was horrible driving from the North to Florida this year. My doctor had an x-ray done, which showed it is my back that is the culprit. Prescribed pills, and they didn't cut it. Went to physical therapy, and they were kind of guessing which exercises were going to be good for me; the only thing that helped was hot moist heat. I wish chiropractors were covered by our insurance.

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lovestopaint — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 01:52:26 GMT

Sue52, Chiropractors are now covered by insurance at least mine is. I have Keystone 65. Blue Cross.

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dulwich — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:21:42 GMT

Thank you all Ladies this has been so helpful. I am seeing Dr On Monday and we do have several good physio-therapists here in our small town. Your advice is gratefully received as I have been staggering around in agony your comments have been helpful.

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ivey — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:31:27 GMT

Until you can get to the doctor, try ibuprofen for the pain and go online or talk to your trainer about the exercises. The exercises hurt, too, but they will eventually relieve some of the pain.

It is a come and go type of pain, until it comes and stays. That's where I am and I've never gotten too much relief. I don't hurt when I sit or lie down, but standing in one position like at the grocery store or church--the pain is excruciating. Good luck to you.

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hckynut — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:44:46 GMT

On 10/30/2014 dulwich said:(1) Thank you all Ladies this has been so helpful. I am(2) seeing Dr On Monday and we do have several good physio-therapists here in our small town. Your advice is gratefully received as I have been staggering around in agony your comments have been helpful.

dulwich,

(1)-I am a male and you are welcome.

(2)- Until the source is found a "physio-therapists" cannot address the exact cause, thus cannot address the correct process needed to help a problem. Know several in this field and none of them do any Physical Therapy without a written prescription of the problem from a medical or Osteopathic doctor.

Just more info to do with what you wish.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:32:45 GMT

find a good chiropractor!!!