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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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You ever had Sciatica if so how did you deal with it? Low back pain (lumbar area) it extends through the buttock area down the leg ? My son has got this in alot of pain and thay just give strong pain killers that up-set his tummy going to take him to the person who do horses backs she do people too ... not sure what will help not seen him cry in years and its that bad .   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i have had this for years since a bad motorbike crash, it happens every few months, so i go to my chiropractor and although not a perminant fix, it works for me  |
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I have the same problem, the pain killers should also have anti-inflammitory benefits too, although these medicines can cause acid problems so always ask for some when you get pain killers.
The way i have dealt with it is to excercise your core muscles to keep the strengh around the weak area, if it gets so bad then see a physio, they might be able to release the nerve if they know what they are doing.
I have had this problem for a long time and it is not a thing that i let interfere with my life, chin up, take care, hugz, Ruby, xxx |
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I have had this pain since 2005 and was in wheelchair for 3years. Hard to offer advice, as everyone different. Massage, painkillers, rest, hot water bottle/wheat bags, always keep warm. Physio and a tens machine! Really not pleasant, hope it improves for you. Can take time, but better to get a long term fix rather than a quick one by taking lots of painkillers just dulls the pain dosnt solve the problem.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had it during my last pregnancy, the pain can be unbearable, it once struck when i was coming down the stairs, i couldne continue down, couldnt go back up, couldnt sit down.... ended up stood there crying... it was awful, thankfully i only have the odd bout now, i sympathise with anyone who suffers x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I too get this occasionally and it hurts!
Painkillers, anti-inflammatory's tens machine and physio if/when I can bear to be touched.
Sciatic pain is referred pain, meaning it's caused by something else, like a slipped disc.
Hope he gets some relief soon Jo, it really does hurt. xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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my mum had it and it affected her mobility for a while. still got around ok but was alot of discomfort.
she was basically told it will pass but u have to stay active as this helps. dont do lots of sitting around trying to rest when it plays up |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thankyou xx See Chiropractor 2nd time today just hope it help as pain killers not working . Had a letter here from a lovely lady said acupuncture and i will see if that help if others dont , Hard seeing in in pain and he is like a bear with a sore head getting nasty taking it out on us .. and not like him . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Speak to the doctor about diclofenac anti inflamatory tablets, they work for me when I get an attack. They usually take a day or so to work. In the mean time try getting him to lie on the floor with a book or video box under his head and his knees bent at 90 degree with his feet flat on the floor, I find that offers some sort term relief from the pain, 15 mins of that may help |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I used to get some relief if I lay on the floor with my feet on the sofa, knees bent. Also the chiropractor helped, poor guy it is very painful, I hope he feels better soon xx |
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i have had sciatica for nearly 5 yrs now i have had 2 discectomies to try and rectify the problem but it still is there every day along with the permenant nerve damage caused by the disc prolapses. I take pain killers and muscle relaxants every day which do help but the pain never goes completely, I try to live an active life as much as i can but sometimes the simplest of tasks can become a major difficulty. laying flat on the unaffected side is sometimes the only way to ease the pain although heat eg hot water bottle can help.
I totally sympathise with any sciatia suffere as it is one of the worst pains ever. o-( |
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I have had sciatica, its agony. I have been to chiropractors and osteopaths several times and have found osteopaths to work best for me. They are expensive but worth it, if you can afford it. I find that going for a walk every day for at least half an hour helps a lot, i just take paracetamol because anti inflamatories dont work and they give me stomach pain. Some strong pain killers give you very bad constipation as well. The best book on back pain i have read is sara keyes back bible. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have had sciatica, its agony. I have been to chiropractors and osteopaths several times and have found osteopaths to work best for me. They are expensive but worth it, if you can afford it. I find that going for a walk every day for at least half an hour helps a lot, i just take paracetamol because anti inflamatories dont work and they give me stomach pain. Some strong pain killers give you very bad constipation as well. The best book on back pain i have read is sara keyes back bible."
I showed my osteopath the excersises in the book and he said there was one in there i shouldnt do, so if you get the book ask your chiropractor which ones you should or shouldnt do. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have had sciatica, its agony. I have been to chiropractors and osteopaths several times and have found osteopaths to work best for me. They are expensive but worth it, if you can afford it. I find that going for a walk every day for at least half an hour helps a lot, i just take paracetamol because anti inflamatories dont work and they give me stomach pain. Some strong pain killers give you very bad constipation as well. The best book on back pain i have read is sara keyes back bible.
I showed my osteopath the excersises in the book and he said there was one in there i shouldnt do, so if you get the book ask your chiropractor which ones you should or shouldnt do."
will see about this book .. and look it up now thanks xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My back is knackered!
Its stopped me doing the jobs I loved and some past times and hobbies.
Be careful with the pain killers, I became addicted to them and had a bastard of a job getting off them.
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Your going to think im nuts but acupuncture helps alot with the pain,..i i have treatments when pain gets too bad,i had them all over my body to help with back and leg pain, but also take pain killers...but with having acupuncture i dont need to take as many pain killers...make sure who does it is qualfied to do it though. |
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"Your going to think im nuts but acupuncture helps alot with the pain,..i i have treatments when pain gets too bad,i had them all over my body to help with back and leg pain, but also take pain killers...but with having acupuncture i dont need to take as many pain killers...make sure who does it is qualfied to do it though. "
Mrs Artful lied to me about being qualified and just shoved knitting needles in me! 
Try an ice pack, then hot water bottle and when you can manage it, a bit of swimming. |
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By *annGentMan
over a year ago
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Luckily I get it rarely, but can readily empathise, as there's nothing worse than that type of pain.
Hot soaks, hot water bottles, brufen gel, diclofenac and ibuprofen.
Last two should not to be taken on an empty stomach, and not together !
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i have never had this so not sure what the pain is like but if your like me you wont want to be on pain killers as they become addictive and stop working(i found this out the hard way with my chronic pain condition).
I found that accupuncture helps but again it can only be used for a certain number of treatments.
I actually trained in Reiki and now do reiki treatments on myself which helps me to manage my pain so much more easily. I would suggest you try going to someone that does reiki in your area to see if that helps at all.
I can do distance healing on you howver due to the chronic condition you have i think you would probably benefit from seeing someone dirctly and they would then be able to arrange further sessions or distance healing for you.
Massage can also help you however when it is at its worse a massues would be reluctant to massage you unless they were a sports therapist.
i hope it helps. (if you want any advice on massage/reiki etc just send me private message) |
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I had it and was sent to hospital for a 45min session of simply altering my posture while sitting, that was it, the cause and the cure, knees below hips lessens the stretch on the lower back/bum muscle area and just told to be more upright with my back and try to have the backrest of any seat whether it be at home or car,pressing into the whole length of your back, was instantly less pain etc. |
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Had it a couple of years ago, chiropractor /ice pack and stretching exercises allowed me to get sorted in the end, took a few weeks. Took myself off the painkillers before I tried the chiropractor as they weren't working and I hit the limit to take in 1 day, nasty side effects when i stopped taking them too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Hi Game, I know how he is suffering and tears are no surprise to me.
I would reccomend something called cranial osteopathy. It is non invasive, gentle and worked for me.
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Ive had it on n off for years, I always know when its going to be a really bad time when the pain goes down through my testicles, earlier this year I had a centrally prolapsed disc, the pain from that was more intense than anything I"ve ever dreamt of, I couldnt walk, wash or do everyday routine chores, I"ve tried accupuncture in the past and it did not work for me, chiropractor did a little though phsysio at hospital was a complete waste of time I waited weeks for appointment only to be met with complete indifference.
I truly wish you my very best and hope it works out for you. x
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By (user no longer on site)
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Having suffered from back problems for many years, i too would advise any alternative therapy to help, as aposed to just getting fobed off by the GP with pills.
The advice ive been given over the years from several chiropractors and osteopaths is;
exercise to keep joints loose
pilates to strengthen core muscles to support spine.
If the pain isnt being caused by something serious (like slipped disc etc) I would look into;
sports therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
reflexologist
acupuncture
any of the above therapists may suit, and help. I tend to need regular 'top ups' so one visit may not be enough to cure his back pain
good luck x |
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Don't see a chiropractor. Do some research on line and see how and why the chiropractic society was almost bankrupted. Nothing more than modern day snake charmers. I was quoted over a £1000 and a 3 month unique rehabilitation plan. So unique it was a standard document on his computer. 3 sessions at an Osteopath and I was walking again, another few an I was back running and cycling. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"my mum had it and it affected her mobility for a while. still got around ok but was alot of discomfort.
she was basically told it will pass but u have to stay active as this helps. dont do lots of sitting around trying to rest when it plays up"
yes that is right and self refer to physio and do the exs they recommend. |
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I had sciatica for months and months and then I started walking.
At first, my gait was off and by the time I got home, I had pins and needles throughout my entire leg, foot and toes.
But after a short time, the pins and needles eased and I was able to walk further and further.
The sciatica eased off and then went completely! |
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The only thing that cured mine a few yrs ago were 2 steroid injections in the spine. Not fun during the procedure but it was worth it for the relief it gave.
In the meantime try a pack of frozen peas wrapped in a damp tea towel on the lower back for 20 mins at a time, 3/4 times a day! |
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"I had sciatica for months and months and then I started walking.
At first, my gait was off and by the time I got home, I had pins and needles throughout my entire leg, foot and toes.
But after a short time, the pins and needles eased and I was able to walk further and further.
The sciatica eased off and then went completely!"
today is first day he has started to move for a week...apart from seeing back person. I told him to as cant help just laying and the tips i have been getting off others here have been helping i cut and paste show him ... say my friends are saying this may help ... why i love this forum alot of people have really helped x x kisses xx |
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