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Does anyone know of ways/medication for easing pain from this very painful condition?
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I assume you've tried the usual routes, physio and pain relief tablets with ibuprofen?
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Crawley. I feel for you with this. My wife has had it for about two years, seen a specialist, done physio and still no better, she does regular excercise which helps a little. The Doctor prescribed naproxen tablets as and when required, they help but she tries to avoid them unless the pains is too much. Might be worth seeing a physio but I do have sympathy for you. Good luck.
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I have back problems which come and go and I'm convinced it is sciatica. If sciatica is worse and more painful than my problems then I have every sympathy. I read recently that Sean Dyche was a doubt for our game at Spurs because he was suffering with sciatica.
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I'd be grateful for a solution, too.
Painkillers, even Tramadol, don't seem to touch it. It wakes me up. I don't think I've had more than a one-hour period of sleep in months, so I sleep in spells of 20 minutes followed by an hour or so of pacing about trying to get rid of the pain.
Stretching the affected leg to its full extent helps a little.
Painkillers, even Tramadol, don't seem to touch it. It wakes me up. I don't think I've had more than a one-hour period of sleep in months, so I sleep in spells of 20 minutes followed by an hour or so of pacing about trying to get rid of the pain.
Stretching the affected leg to its full extent helps a little.
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I would definitely go and see a physio - ultra sound treatment. massage or acupuncture may all help.
Try Physiofusion on Bank Parade in Burnley (they also have an office in Padiham if that's easier for you to get to).
You would need to pay but its not extortionate.
The longer route is go and see your GP and you could get a referral to see a NHS physio....could well take you weeks / months to get an appointment but it will be free.
Try Physiofusion on Bank Parade in Burnley (they also have an office in Padiham if that's easier for you to get to).
You would need to pay but its not extortionate.
The longer route is go and see your GP and you could get a referral to see a NHS physio....could well take you weeks / months to get an appointment but it will be free.
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I have this as a result of a slipped disc which trapped and damaged the sciatic nerve. I have a lot of leg pain and permanent pins and needles in one foot. I have tried endless physio and all medications available. There were only 2 medications I tried that lessened the symptoms but both had side effects. One meant I couldn't sleep and the other made me dozy in the day and Mable to work or drive with clarity. I don't fancy the next step much which would be injections in my spine so I try and tolerate this. Stretching and stretching exercise such as swimming does help slightly ( and ale !). Any advice from other sufferers much appreciated.
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I have suffered with sciatica on and off since 2013.
Very painful condition made much worse at night. I am on Naproxen 500mg twice a day when it is bad, these can’t be taken all the time because they cause stomach ulcers.
Also tried chiropractic therapy and physio however I find that once the meds kick in walking around and loosening up is the only thing that helps.
Very painful condition made much worse at night. I am on Naproxen 500mg twice a day when it is bad, these can’t be taken all the time because they cause stomach ulcers.
Also tried chiropractic therapy and physio however I find that once the meds kick in walking around and loosening up is the only thing that helps.
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I had this about 5 years ago - unbelievably painful. I couldn't sit or lie down for 2 days - spent 2 consecutive nights standing up in the living room waching films. Large doses of Cocodamol and Ibuprofen took the edge off enough to visit the doctors who prescribed me some painkillers. Was admitted to physio who gave me some exercises to do - which I've stuck to. Ever since I've had weird tingling feelings through my right leg and have lost some feeling in my foot - not sure if this is related?
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make sure you always sit correctly and always have a cushion behind you back, be careful not to lean and rest against work surfaces, always stand off them(like when washing up) . I started with sciatica in my 20s due to a minor fracture in my back and ended up with a decompression and fusion operation which did the trick,
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The same happened with me resulting in the loss of muscle in the lower leg (its the one that helps you lift your foot properly) You can end up with what is called flop footSutton-Claret wrote:I had this about 5 years ago - unbelievably painful. I couldn't sit or lie down for 2 days - spent 2 consecutive nights standing up in the living room waching films. Large doses of Cocodamol and Ibuprofen took the edge off enough to visit the doctors who prescribed me some painkillers. Was admitted to physio who gave me some exercises to do - which I've stuck to. Ever since I've had weird tingling feelings through my right leg and have lost some feeling in my foot - not sure if this is related?
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I've suffered with the problem on and off for over 30 years.
Naproxen is what I've found to be most effective in that time. Start off with a double dose (as recommended by my GP ) for the initial 24 hour period and then revert to the normal dosage.
Heat packs (use as often as possible) and taking things really really easy for the 1st couple of days
Naproxen is what I've found to be most effective in that time. Start off with a double dose (as recommended by my GP ) for the initial 24 hour period and then revert to the normal dosage.
Heat packs (use as often as possible) and taking things really really easy for the 1st couple of days
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It's the worst pain imaginable.
I suffer chronic back pain and sciatica down my leg/ sometimes both, as Spades says, most painkillers don't touch it.
For the last two years I have been taking Longtec (AKA Oxycontin) every 12 hours. It;s a synthetic drug and seems to be a lot less heavy on the side effects compared to regular opiates.
This is probably NOT the painkiller for you if you still have full mobility.
Spades, Tramadol, as you may have already found, has lots of side effects. Worst one, being 20 mins behind everyone when trying to converse.
When laid in bed, or on the floor, try to raise your knee's a little with your feet flat and hold that position for a while. Helps a little.
I suffer chronic back pain and sciatica down my leg/ sometimes both, as Spades says, most painkillers don't touch it.
For the last two years I have been taking Longtec (AKA Oxycontin) every 12 hours. It;s a synthetic drug and seems to be a lot less heavy on the side effects compared to regular opiates.
This is probably NOT the painkiller for you if you still have full mobility.
Spades, Tramadol, as you may have already found, has lots of side effects. Worst one, being 20 mins behind everyone when trying to converse.
When laid in bed, or on the floor, try to raise your knee's a little with your feet flat and hold that position for a while. Helps a little.
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I apparently damaged my back whilst working in Oz.. it felt like I pulled a muscle in my bum cheek to start with, this didn't go away for weeks and slowly got worse.
After 3-5 months I was basically crippled with pain I had constant shooting pains/pins and needles from the base of my back down my right leg, I couldn't sit down for long because the pain would return.
It got that bad that my body was learning to one side to compensate the pain.
I saw various doctors, physios and tried acupuncture on the NHS nothing really worked. (The scan showed one disc had slightly popped out)
They looked into surgery but the risks of further damage put an end to that.
The pain killers they gave they might as well have been Smarties for the use they actually done.
What i found best for me was to keep active by walking everywhere and doing very light stretches (believe me this made me cry) but it was a start.
After about 9 months the pain did go away (or I was used to it?) But to this day my right leg is numb, it occasionally flares up in the cold and I wake up most nights with cramp!!
After 3-5 months I was basically crippled with pain I had constant shooting pains/pins and needles from the base of my back down my right leg, I couldn't sit down for long because the pain would return.
It got that bad that my body was learning to one side to compensate the pain.
I saw various doctors, physios and tried acupuncture on the NHS nothing really worked. (The scan showed one disc had slightly popped out)
They looked into surgery but the risks of further damage put an end to that.
The pain killers they gave they might as well have been Smarties for the use they actually done.
What i found best for me was to keep active by walking everywhere and doing very light stretches (believe me this made me cry) but it was a start.
After about 9 months the pain did go away (or I was used to it?) But to this day my right leg is numb, it occasionally flares up in the cold and I wake up most nights with cramp!!
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I have been suffering with this for around 12 week very painful especially in the morning tends to ease off once i get active all the way down my left leg with the pain worst in my calf muscle ..currently taking naproxen but doesn't touch it waiting for a referral from my gp..i found using deep heat gel takes the edge off it a little to
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I get a spinal injection as serious issues a few years ago, luckily only get a bit of numbness now and only need to ring specialist to get taken in and injected within a week or two, I have sincere sympathy with anyone who has it, like toothache but worse.
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I really feel for you, that is the worst pain I have ever had to endure. Absolutely excruciating and unrelenting.
Last episode was just over 3 years ago with cause unknown. Tried almost everything under the sun including
pain killers, nerve blocking medication (Amitriptyline), exercise etc.
It luckily disappeared just as quickly as it came but left me with minor damage to the functionality of my leg.
The best thing that I found to relieve the pain was to stand at the foot of the stairs, with my affected leg raised to the
second/third step and then lean forward as far as I could until my chest touched my knee. Total relief but not a
posture that you can keep up for very long.
I wish you all the luck in the world in sorting this out.
Last episode was just over 3 years ago with cause unknown. Tried almost everything under the sun including
pain killers, nerve blocking medication (Amitriptyline), exercise etc.
It luckily disappeared just as quickly as it came but left me with minor damage to the functionality of my leg.
The best thing that I found to relieve the pain was to stand at the foot of the stairs, with my affected leg raised to the
second/third step and then lean forward as far as I could until my chest touched my knee. Total relief but not a
posture that you can keep up for very long.
I wish you all the luck in the world in sorting this out.
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Never had the condition thankfully but worked with someone who did, he reckoned that laying still on the bed helped him but this is going back some 30 odd years.
Am I right in assuming that with our increased less physical lifestyle that sciatica has been on the increase?
Am I right in assuming that with our increased less physical lifestyle that sciatica has been on the increase?
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Lying still is the last thing I can do when the pain is bad. I wander round from room to room waiting for it to subside a little. As I also have arthritis which has left me needing a walker to get about, Mr. spades finds it quite comical - not really.South West Claret. wrote:Never had the condition thankfully but worked with someone who did, he reckoned that laying still on the bed helped him but this is going back some 30 odd years.
Am I right in assuming that with our increased less physical lifestyle that sciatica has been on the increase?
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I feel for you all as I’ve never had it but a good friend of mine had it bad
Was advised to do 100surfboards a day, he broke them down to 4x25.
For those who don’t know a surfboard is lying flat on your stomach and raising your head and lower legs simultaneously, thereby compressing the lower back.
It took him 12months but he is clear now.
Was advised to do 100surfboards a day, he broke them down to 4x25.
For those who don’t know a surfboard is lying flat on your stomach and raising your head and lower legs simultaneously, thereby compressing the lower back.
It took him 12months but he is clear now.
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I really feel for you Mrs Spades.pain is bad enough but sleep deprivation as well must be awful.I haven't slept more than 3 hours at a time for 20 years.it does become wearing at times .spadesclaret wrote:I'd be grateful for a solution, too.
Painkillers, even Tramadol, don't seem to touch it. It wakes me up. I don't think I've had more than a one-hour period of sleep in months, so I sleep in spells of 20 minutes followed by an hour or so of pacing about trying to get rid of the pain.
Stretching the affected leg to its full extent helps a little.
Hope you soon get relief.Burnley on a winning spell must ease the pain a little .
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Wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy!
Had it for 2 years until it slowly improved and finally went away at beginning of December.
Could only lie on my right hand side in bed. Front,back and left hand side was incredibly painful and included pins and needles.
Went to see a chiropracter every 3 weeks for about 4 months. Felt great for a couple of weeks then pain started coming back. Physio never worked for me unfortunately.
No idea why mine just went and obviously no help to yourself. Just try everything.
Had it for 2 years until it slowly improved and finally went away at beginning of December.
Could only lie on my right hand side in bed. Front,back and left hand side was incredibly painful and included pins and needles.
Went to see a chiropracter every 3 weeks for about 4 months. Felt great for a couple of weeks then pain started coming back. Physio never worked for me unfortunately.
No idea why mine just went and obviously no help to yourself. Just try everything.
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I'm a suffered too. It is the worst pain imaginable.
Insist on having an MRI scan. It might not tell you what;s causing it but then again it might. It's often a bulging disc - mine was removed via a microdiscectomy. I still get sciatica but nothing like as bad. Another person I know also had a microdiscectomy and that ended his back pain and sciatica.
See a good physiotherapist too - they are often brilliant and discovering what works for you.
Insist on having an MRI scan. It might not tell you what;s causing it but then again it might. It's often a bulging disc - mine was removed via a microdiscectomy. I still get sciatica but nothing like as bad. Another person I know also had a microdiscectomy and that ended his back pain and sciatica.
See a good physiotherapist too - they are often brilliant and discovering what works for you.
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Most hospitals now have a drop in centre for physio. They may not be able see you immediately but they will make you an appointment. If your hospital doesn't have this facility, then private is the only way. Also try a TENS machine. They don't cure it, but they may help ease the pain.TVC15 wrote:I would definitely go and see a physio - ultra sound treatment. massage or acupuncture may all help.
Try Physiofusion on Bank Parade in Burnley (they also have an office in Padiham if that's easier for you to get to).
You would need to pay but its not extortionate.
The longer route is go and see your GP and you could get a referral to see a NHS physio....could well take you weeks / months to get an appointment but it will be free.
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In severe pain top of leg a year ago
Attended my local osteopath since then and seem to be ok now
My recommended exercise is walking and adopting correct posture whilst sitting and driving car etc
Hope this helps
Attended my local osteopath since then and seem to be ok now
My recommended exercise is walking and adopting correct posture whilst sitting and driving car etc
Hope this helps
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When ever these illnesses are discussed I usually like to know why these conditions occur, that's why I asked this question a few posts backphilip10 wrote:In severe pain top of leg a year ago
Attended my local osteopath since then and seem to be ok now
My recommended exercise is walking and adopting correct posture whilst sitting and driving car etc
Hope this helps
"Am I right in assuming that with our increased less physical lifestyle that sciatica has been on the increase?"
Has anyone on here had an answer from a Physo at all on this subject?
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I know mine started after coming back from a run and has gradually got worse thinking its maybe a disc issue..
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I suffered from this a few years. The NHS were useless but I managed to get an MRI through work which showed that the problem was a bulging disc (the red circle in the picture shows the disc, the dark bit, pushing into the sciatic nerve, the white bit).
It was really painful at the time with even sitting down being agony at times. I was given various exercises and stretches to do but it mainly seems to have cleared up over time.
It still niggles though and I can feel it after jogging or sometimes after a day of bending over a lot (doing DIY or whatever) and the leg still has some numbness.
It was really painful at the time with even sitting down being agony at times. I was given various exercises and stretches to do but it mainly seems to have cleared up over time.
It still niggles though and I can feel it after jogging or sometimes after a day of bending over a lot (doing DIY or whatever) and the leg still has some numbness.
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Thank you, The Lovely Enclosure. I have noticed you logged on here at silly o'clock when I haven't been able to sleep either.The Enclosure wrote:I really feel for you Mrs Spades.pain is bad enough but sleep deprivation as well must be awful.I haven't slept more than 3 hours at a time for 20 years.it does become wearing at times .
Hope you soon get relief.Burnley on a winning spell must ease the pain a little .
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Sorry if I'm repeating things that have already been said, not managed to fully read through the thread.
I am currently suffering with this too after damaging a disc in my lower back and I can honestly say it's the worst pain I have ever felt. I've seen 4 different physios now and I'm currently on with an NHS physio. It's cost me an absolute fortune and it has just been getting worse and worse to the point where I can't even sleep or walk properly. I was honestly hoping for a wooden leg for Christmas! None of the exercises I've had from any of the physios have made any difference to me. Everyone is different though so I'm not trying to slate the physios here, they all gave me good advice!
However, what I have found are a few things that are starting to make a huge difference and for the first time in months I'm feeling fairly positive that my back/leg pain is actually starting to improve.
1.) Posture. All the physios have mentioned how important this is and I've been making a huge effort throughout the day. The key is to avoid slouching and try and keep that curve in your lower back. I have bought a lumbar roll for when I'm sitting or driving and I can actually stand up after being sat down!
2.) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That thing is amazing. It has 3 different levels to help you improve your posture and (I think) enhance the curve of the spine in your lumbar region. You can only use it twice a day for 5 minutes at a time but honestly I can't recommend it enough. The pain in my back and leg are constant throughout the day, however, when I used that, it's the only time I've been pain free for 5 minutes in months! It also seems to be helping reduce the pain throughout the day as well.
3.) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/098 ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I promise I'm not on commission from Amazon...I bought this book after becoming very frustrated with exercises from physios making no difference. I saw this online with lots of superb reviews and thought it was worth a try. The exercises are completely different from anything any physio has told me to do. I have only had this book for 2 days and completed the exercises as stated throughout the day. The difference it has made has been unbelievable. I have made such an improvement in just 2 days. I've actually managed to sleep and I'm almost walking like a 29 year old should again!
I hope that wasn't too much waffle and something in there will help you out!
UTC.
I am currently suffering with this too after damaging a disc in my lower back and I can honestly say it's the worst pain I have ever felt. I've seen 4 different physios now and I'm currently on with an NHS physio. It's cost me an absolute fortune and it has just been getting worse and worse to the point where I can't even sleep or walk properly. I was honestly hoping for a wooden leg for Christmas! None of the exercises I've had from any of the physios have made any difference to me. Everyone is different though so I'm not trying to slate the physios here, they all gave me good advice!
However, what I have found are a few things that are starting to make a huge difference and for the first time in months I'm feeling fairly positive that my back/leg pain is actually starting to improve.
1.) Posture. All the physios have mentioned how important this is and I've been making a huge effort throughout the day. The key is to avoid slouching and try and keep that curve in your lower back. I have bought a lumbar roll for when I'm sitting or driving and I can actually stand up after being sat down!
2.) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
That thing is amazing. It has 3 different levels to help you improve your posture and (I think) enhance the curve of the spine in your lumbar region. You can only use it twice a day for 5 minutes at a time but honestly I can't recommend it enough. The pain in my back and leg are constant throughout the day, however, when I used that, it's the only time I've been pain free for 5 minutes in months! It also seems to be helping reduce the pain throughout the day as well.
3.) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/098 ... UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I promise I'm not on commission from Amazon...I bought this book after becoming very frustrated with exercises from physios making no difference. I saw this online with lots of superb reviews and thought it was worth a try. The exercises are completely different from anything any physio has told me to do. I have only had this book for 2 days and completed the exercises as stated throughout the day. The difference it has made has been unbelievable. I have made such an improvement in just 2 days. I've actually managed to sleep and I'm almost walking like a 29 year old should again!
I hope that wasn't too much waffle and something in there will help you out!
UTC.
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Interesting about posture I've just started Flexicise and Yoga and posture is a big thing in each of those exercises.
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My problem has been caused by historic damsge to 2nd verterbrae up from bottom of my back
This could be frim a cycling accident many years ago or simply working in engineering lifting heavy loads for many years
So I am told
This could be frim a cycling accident many years ago or simply working in engineering lifting heavy loads for many years
So I am told
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I've had this problem combined with arthritis for nearly 4 years and the pain is constant 24/7. I hardly get any sleep at all and nothing seems to work. I injured myself tripping over backwards and twisting at the same time. My right leg often locks completely and I then cannot walk without resting it and doing some stretching exercises. The pain goes from the bottom of my ribs right down to the knee. If I lay prone for a short period the pain eases slightly but then I get locked and then getting up is absolutely excruciating. I have had an MRI and was told there was slight disc deterioration on a couple of vertebrae but that it was not serious. I had some physio and although the exercises help a bit the pain returns within a few minutes. Stretching exercises help but again only for a few minutes. Painkillers are useless, muscle and soft tissue gels help again for a few minutes. I was offered nerve damage tablets but the possible side effects are horrendous so I haven't bothered.
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About 15 years ago I suffered from sciatica
Went to a private specialist at bottom of avenue parade in Accrington £20 a session I think but was all sorted in about 4-5 week with a combination of massage, electronic pads and following the excercise instructions he gave me
All the pain was in my left leg right down to my toes
Incidentally always remember him telling me he did alot of physio for Burnley FC but can't remember his name or if his practice is still there
Went to a private specialist at bottom of avenue parade in Accrington £20 a session I think but was all sorted in about 4-5 week with a combination of massage, electronic pads and following the excercise instructions he gave me
All the pain was in my left leg right down to my toes
Incidentally always remember him telling me he did alot of physio for Burnley FC but can't remember his name or if his practice is still there
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I suffered from this for months when I was thirty, and lived in Canada. It was from a football injury too - kneed in the buttock. I tried a chiropractor, physio-therapist, drugs, and nothing would shake it. I went on a road trip to Mexico that I'd planned long before, and it got so bad I could hardly walk. I went into a Mexican clinic, and the doctor there gave me (twenty years ago, so memory might be wrong) an injection of hydro-cortazone, and a course of powerful pills. Within a week that pain had gone, and within another week I was able to go horse riding. And - touching wood - it's never come back.
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I had similar but it was a prolapsed disc in my neck which trapped the nerve. Soddin agony from about March last year with pins and needles down my right arm.
An MRI scan clearly showed it. Options were pills (naproxen), injection (which doc said was very risky given location of prolapse) or removal (which again Doc suggested not a great option given location in neck).
I basically took pills and gave up all excercise other than stretching............result was pain settled itself but took months, until November (9 months) and I’ve become a fat *******! But New Years revolution is now to get back to sensible excercise.
I guess sciatica is the same thing, so really sympathise but get an MRI to confirm exactly where/what it is then rest/posture excercise and hope it improves soon!
An MRI scan clearly showed it. Options were pills (naproxen), injection (which doc said was very risky given location of prolapse) or removal (which again Doc suggested not a great option given location in neck).
I basically took pills and gave up all excercise other than stretching............result was pain settled itself but took months, until November (9 months) and I’ve become a fat *******! But New Years revolution is now to get back to sensible excercise.
I guess sciatica is the same thing, so really sympathise but get an MRI to confirm exactly where/what it is then rest/posture excercise and hope it improves soon!
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Re: sciatica
Thanks for the many responses...at least I know I am not alone with this problem. Have been referred to a specialist at my local private hospital. The doc has put me on nerve damage pain killers, so will see what they do. The dosage is gradually increased over 3 days. Its always worst in the morning and then gradually eases during the day and I manage to walk around the house trying to do a few thousand steps each time. Will keep you posted on what the ortho man says, hopefully will get an MRI scan as it would be nice to know where the problem emanates from.
Re: sciatica
One thing I did find was that the Naproxen I was prescribed really disagreed with me and left me feeling ill, I ended up giving up on them and suffering the pain instead. Seems it's a fairly common thing.