Infidel
12:30 Fri Oct 30
Re: Lower back pain and sciatica
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cup
I had sciatica a couple of years ago. Took a knee in the back playing football.
It is an absolute bastard and I know how you are feeling.
It will clear up on its own eventually, but you can help it along with physio. Get yourself to a gym where they have a sports physio and get an exercise regime designed for sciatica.
There are lots of internet forums for sciatica sufferers to - it won't help your symptoms but it really helps psychologically to swap stories with other people suffering exactly what you have. I found them really helpful anyway.
Good luck mate - and try Voltaren rather than regular pain killers - much more effective.
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Steve P
12:07 Fri Oct 30
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Bloke down Buffs had this, got painkillers for a pain in his butt cheek.
Turns out he had prostate cancer. He's dead now.
Just saying.
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Gavros
12:01 Fri Oct 30
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I had this for about a year. Loads of physio, acupuncture etc. all temporary fixes. Strong anti inflammatory drugs eventually did the trick, as they allowed the muscles to relax enough to let the nerve get back into its normal place. Ask your doctor for that.
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Razzle
11:58 Fri Oct 30
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get a sport massage of the glutes and use a foam roller twice daily.
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Pancho
12:37 Fri Oct 30
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F(ag!)
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Son of Anarchy
12:32 Fri Oct 30
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cup of tea..
is this from bumming or being bummed?
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ornchurch ammer
12:31 Fri Oct 30
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Like 1964 said, get it checked out and ask for an MRI.
I ignored lower back pain for a few years until I couldn't ignore if any more and tests resulted in a diagnosis of have prostate cancer that has metastised to a tumour in the lower spine.
Don't just ignore it, take painkillers or self diagnose.
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whu
12:22 Fri Oct 30
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chiropractor all day
most of this thread is about pain killers
the crux of it is to try to stop the pain starting, if possible
bottom line, a hell of a lot of back pain is caused by lack of fitness and overweight, not all but a lot
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The Stoat
12:10 Fri Oct 30
Re: Lower back pain and sciatica
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Local Chiropractor
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Basildon-iron
11:42 Thu Oct 29
Re: Lower back pain and sciatica
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1964
There is a lot of info in there if which I haven't completely fully taken in if I'm being honest as one concentrated on the areas specific to me.
I'm away with work at the minute for the next few days but I'll try and set a reminder to have a look through the the index when I get back and see what it says in there about dehydration.
I know the fusion option comes with a lot of risk, I have spoke to 2 people who have had it, one it worked wonders and he went from having a shocking quality of life to being almost back to normal the other although he was in pain frequently could still do basic functions of walking, bending, etc. After the op he's pretty much out of action completely with very little prognosis that this will improve
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1964
11:22 Thu Oct 29
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Basildon
Does it mention anything about dehydrated discs.
My specialist has told me nothing can be done except fusion which he is not keen to do.
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Basildon-iron
11:15 Thu Oct 29
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you want to get a book called Back Mechanic by a doctor called Stuart McGill
http://www.backfitpro.com/
I guarantee this will change you're life. I ruptured a disc in my lower back early 2014, the physio I saw for my rehab used practices from this guy. I then got this book to help with the constant day to day management as I will always have a weakness there.
I'm in the gym every day now, lifting heavy weights and I put it all down to the teachings of this man.
Have a look, it will be life changing and anyone who has suffered from a ruptured disc will know that the statement of life changing is in no way an exaggeration.
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1964
11:15 Thu Oct 29
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I know I'm a bit of a wind up on here but seriously go and get an MRI scan and see a spine specialist. Don't guess. Loads of issues with backs and this will pinpoint the trouble.
The real problem is whether anything positive can be done about it.
Just do it.
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Darlo Debs
11:15 Thu Oct 29
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Yes if you are underactive.
FC....yes I know but clearly wasn't thinking straight.
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RAF Hammer
11:09 Thu Oct 29
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I had similar. Went to a chiropractor and got me sorted. Not exactly cheap but it worked. As for heat patch, I was told to put ice on the area affected. Wrap some cubes in a tea towel, don't put it straight on the skin.
Also, lay on the floor with your feet on the couch/chair with your arse tucked right into the bottom of the couch/chair, so your calves are on the part of the seat your backside usually goes on. This immobilises your back (I actually fell asleep)
Also, do some stretches where you lay on your back, pull your knee in towards you chest and try to straighten your leg. Obviously you won't get your leg straight or knee to your chest unless your are a gymnast/dancer etc.
Hope this helps.
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stomper
11:08 Thu Oct 29
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Im also on 200mcg. Is there a link to depression?
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Far Cough
11:05 Thu Oct 29
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Bad move not taking them, just get tablets for your depression
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Darlo Debs
11:00 Thu Oct 29
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200 mcg FC....though I went through period of really bad depression and stopped taking them.
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zebthecat
10:59 Thu Oct 29
Re: Lower back pain and sciatica
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Do you actually know whether it is muscular? skeletal? disc?
You need to see the GP to find out which before deciding on treatment. I have had back muscle problems three times now (Psoaz) where the pain shoots down the front of the leg and spasms at the back.
Noproxen, Cocodamal, Diazepam and phisio did the trick. It it is muscular it is important to keep moving so the nerve doesn't get stuck. Got very specific stretches from the phisio and they really worked,
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chad sexington
10:53 Thu Oct 29
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The worst pain. Had it on and off for 8 years
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Far Cough
10:51 Thu Oct 29
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Deb, how much thyroxine are you on, I'm on 125 mcg a day?
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