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over a year ago
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mine was horrendous for over a year, was on strong painkillers totally spaced out
physio used acupuncture on my spine. I've not suffered in over 7 years
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over a year ago
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I have just been diagnosed with it, had it since march time. Im on Tramadol anyway but have been given amitriptyline now and need an mri scan and physio. Pain drives me mad  |
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By *annGentMan
over a year ago
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"I have just been diagnosed with it, had it since march time. Im on Tramadol anyway but have been given amitriptyline now and need an mri scan and physio. Pain drives me mad "
Amitriptyline has worked twice for me, though it can take 2-3 weeks to get into the system to be effective, but when it does I felt the benefit within days ! |
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over a year ago
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"I have just been diagnosed with it, had it since march time. Im on Tramadol anyway but have been given amitriptyline now and need an mri scan and physio. Pain drives me mad
Amitriptyline has worked twice for me, though it can take 2-3 weeks to get into the system to be effective, but when it does I felt the benefit within days !"
That's good news, i will take it then. The only problem is that it says no alcohol but i love a drink to help me sleep cus of the pain !! |
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By *epsonWoman
over a year ago
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"I have just been diagnosed with it, had it since march time. Im on Tramadol anyway but have been given amitriptyline now and need an mri scan and physio. Pain drives me mad
Amitriptyline has worked twice for me, though it can take 2-3 weeks to get into the system to be effective, but when it does I felt the benefit within days !
That's good news, i will take it then. The only problem is that it says no alcohol but i love a drink to help me sleep cus of the pain !!"
Amitriptyline is usually taken at night because it makes you sleepy. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Agree re tramodol and yoga. You also need to max out on ibu paracetamol and ice - 2x reconvened doses for short periods. You need a serious plan to get rid of it long term involving stretching, core, weight loss and knowing exactly what to do in each of three stages - in pain; in recovery and ok because of you start doing stretch or yoga too soon will male it worse.
I had it 10 years I was a right fat fuck and now it’s long gone and I’m fit as fuck lol |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Prolonged use also give really bad pins and needles in arms , it’s a last resort to sleep though if you have it bad , pro gaba or gaba peptin May work also. But you need to fix the cause and get off strong drugs like these and tramodol |
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Torture, the most pain I’ve ever had and that includes broken bones etc. Mine lasted weeks and had numbness in my feet for months. Tramadol tablets and injections didn’t help much at all. I wouldn’t want to see my worst enemy have sciatica |
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over a year ago
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"I have just been diagnosed with it, had it since march time. Im on Tramadol anyway but have been given amitriptyline now and need an mri scan and physio. Pain drives me mad
Amitriptyline has worked twice for me, though it can take 2-3 weeks to get into the system to be effective, but when it does I felt the benefit within days !
That's good news, i will take it then. The only problem is that it says no alcohol but i love a drink to help me sleep cus of the pain !!
Amitriptyline is usually taken at night because it makes you sleepy."
Yes it says take it at night. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"Torture, the most pain I’ve ever had and that includes broken bones etc. Mine lasted weeks and had numbness in my feet for months. Tramadol tablets and injections didn’t help much at all. I wouldn’t want to see my worst enemy have sciatica "
Generally if it lasts longer than 6-8 weeks you will be left with sine permanent nerve damage down the outside of leg or foot, like a numbness or loss of sensation.
The doctors only know about drugs and injections , if you had this once and don’t take action you will have it again at some point. Use it as an excuse to change your lifestyle and become fit and sexy !!  |
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By *epsonWoman
over a year ago
Biddulph |
"I have just been diagnosed with it, had it since march time. Im on Tramadol anyway but have been given amitriptyline now and need an mri scan and physio. Pain drives me mad
Amitriptyline has worked twice for me, though it can take 2-3 weeks to get into the system to be effective, but when it does I felt the benefit within days !
That's good news, i will take it then. The only problem is that it says no alcohol but i love a drink to help me sleep cus of the pain !!
Amitriptyline is usually taken at night because it makes you sleepy.
Yes it says take it at night."
You should sleep like a baby. I would try it first when you don't have to get up for work the next morning |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Prolonged use also give really bad pins and needles in arms , it’s a last resort to sleep though if you have it bad , pro gaba or gaba peptin May work also. But you need to fix the cause and get off strong drugs like these and tramodol"
Iv had gabapentin for something but it didnt help. I will be on tramadol for ever due to another pain issue. I have no side effects from it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If safe to do so..
Accupressure is amazing.
Sciatica is where the nerve is trapped by a tight muscle.
Irritate the nerve by applying direct pressure on to site of pain. (Usually ass check) for 10 minutes.this then makes the muscle looser. Use elbow thumb corner of table and pressure applied as hard as tolerated for 10 minutes.
Do 3 times a day.
This works.
Lie on floor.. Bring knees up to chest roll back n forth side to side.
Look up NHS simple backpain exercises |
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over a year ago
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Try Naproxen. Tramadol is an opiate and really addictive. For really bad sciatica garbapentin as it works on the nerve endings. Will obviously need to see the GP for a script. I feel your pain I get it on and off and funnily enough had it this week after falling off a bloody chair. Short girl problems! |
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"Torture, the most pain I’ve ever had and that includes broken bones etc. Mine lasted weeks and had numbness in my feet for months. Tramadol tablets and injections didn’t help much at all. I wouldn’t want to see my worst enemy have sciatica
Generally if it lasts longer than 6-8 weeks you will be left with sine permanent nerve damage down the outside of leg or foot, like a numbness or loss of sensation.
I am fit, sexy is a judgement that should be made by others. I have had more than one attack. I am quite sure it has little to do with lifestyle
The doctors only know about drugs and injections , if you had this once and don’t take action you will have it again at some point. Use it as an excuse to change your lifestyle and become fit and sexy !! "
I am fit, as for sexy that’s for others to make judgement. I am sure lifestyle has little to do with sciatica and even elite athletes have suffered this. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s mainly to do with bad posture and sitting for long hours at work, I use to be super fit, did the london marathon and everything but due to sitting for long hours my core muscles became weak, you have to learn to move around, do yoga and defo increase your flexibility also try swimming, I went to sooo many physios and chiros and took all types of drugs, they will slowly make you better but you have to learn to stretch especially your piriformis muscles and lower back. Sciatica is largely caused by the disc touching the sciatic nerve or the nerve being pinched by tight muscles in your glutes. Everyone is different and our body reacts to different remedies, look up exercises for sciatica |
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I use a TENS machine for mine. Used to get regular bouts but haven't had one for a while so now use the machine once or twice a month if I feel any discomfort starting and it seems to keep it at bay. |
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"Try Naproxen. Tramadol is an opiate and really addictive. For really bad sciatica garbapentin as it works on the nerve endings. Will obviously need to see the GP for a script. I feel your pain I get it on and off and funnily enough had it this week after falling off a bloody chair. Short girl problems! "
I cant take naproxen, iv tried gabapentin, didnt work. I HAVE to take tramadol for something else, nothing else works.
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"It’s mainly to do with bad posture and sitting for long hours at work, I use to be super fit, did the london marathon and everything but due to sitting for long hours my core muscles became weak, you have to learn to move around, do yoga and defo increase your flexibility also try swimming, I went to sooo many physios and chiros and took all types of drugs, they will slowly make you better but you have to learn to stretch especially your piriformis muscles and lower back. Sciatica is largely caused by the disc touching the sciatic nerve or the nerve being pinched by tight muscles in your glutes. Everyone is different and our body reacts to different remedies, look up exercises for sciatica "
I do exercises for my core muscles already. I dont sit still in my job, im on the go all the time which obviously is painful at the moment. |
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"I use a TENS machine for mine. Used to get regular bouts but haven't had one for a while so now use the machine once or twice a month if I feel any discomfort starting and it seems to keep it at bay. "
Oooo good, iv got a TENS machine so il try that  |
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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago
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Is it sciatica?
It could be piriformis syndrome, I see a lot of clients with this.
The piriformis muscle sites on top of the sciatic nerve, so if the muscle gets tight or inflamed it pitches the nerves.
Good for both - massage on the back, glutes and legs, hot and cold, and anti-inflammatory |
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"Is it sciatica?
It could be piriformis syndrome, I see a lot of clients with this.
The piriformis muscle sites on top of the sciatic nerve, so if the muscle gets tight or inflamed it pitches the nerves.
Good for both - massage on the back, glutes and legs, hot and cold, and anti-inflammatory "
It's such a simple test never sure why GP's don't do it!! |
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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago
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"Is it sciatica?
It could be piriformis syndrome, I see a lot of clients with this.
The piriformis muscle sites on top of the sciatic nerve, so if the muscle gets tight or inflamed it pitches the nerves.
Good for both - massage on the back, glutes and legs, hot and cold, and anti-inflammatory
It's such a simple test never sure why GP's don't do it!! "
I know! Would save so much hassle /help much more! |
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"Is it sciatica?
It could be piriformis syndrome, I see a lot of clients with this.
The piriformis muscle sites on top of the sciatic nerve, so if the muscle gets tight or inflamed it pitches the nerves.
Good for both - massage on the back, glutes and legs, hot and cold, and anti-inflammatory
It's such a simple test never sure why GP's don't do it!!
I know! Would save so much hassle /help much more!"
Definitely especially as piriformis is totally treatable as opposed to sciatica which is workable with |
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Been suffering since Jan with this. Finally gave it and went docs(i dont do seeing the GP) painkillers given, Naproxen and Codiene. Help s little. Had MRI, L1,2,4 and 5 have had it. 4 being the one casusing all my leg pain. Due for steroid injection in 2 week, not looking forward to that!!!
I feel your pain.
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"Been suffering since Jan with this. Finally gave it and went docs(i dont do seeing the GP) painkillers given, Naproxen and Codiene. Help s little. Had MRI, L1,2,4 and 5 have had it. 4 being the one casusing all my leg pain. Due for steroid injection in 2 week, not looking forward to that!!!
I feel your pain.
P."
The steroid injection has been suggested to me but im not keen. Let me know how you get on. |
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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago
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"Been suffering since Jan with this. Finally gave it and went docs(i dont do seeing the GP) painkillers given, Naproxen and Codiene. Help s little. Had MRI, L1,2,4 and 5 have had it. 4 being the one casusing all my leg pain. Due for steroid injection in 2 week, not looking forward to that!!!
I feel your pain.
P.
The steroid injection has been suggested to me but im not keen. Let me know how you get on."
Try a massage, anti-inflammatory and light stretches to help manage it |
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Regardless of any information you're given without seeing you and assessing your personal situation it's never a one thing fits all
Totally recommend that the best thing that any of you can do is find a person qualified to give you a proper assessment and come up with a personalised treatment plan because everything been discussed on the thread sounds very workable with ... |
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"Regardless of any information you're given without seeing you and assessing your personal situation it's never a one thing fits all
Totally recommend that the best thing that any of you can do is find a person qualified to give you a proper assessment and come up with a personalised treatment plan because everything been discussed on the thread sounds very workable with ... "
I have |
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"Regardless of any information you're given without seeing you and assessing your personal situation it's never a one thing fits all
Totally recommend that the best thing that any of you can do is find a person qualified to give you a proper assessment and come up with a personalised treatment plan because everything been discussed on the thread sounds very workable with ...
I have "
That's really cool! Hope it'll get you off meds and restore full movement very soon! Suffering isn't nice at all! |
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"Regardless of any information you're given without seeing you and assessing your personal situation it's never a one thing fits all
Totally recommend that the best thing that any of you can do is find a person qualified to give you a proper assessment and come up with a personalised treatment plan because everything been discussed on the thread sounds very workable with ...
I have
That's really cool! Hope it'll get you off meds and restore full movement very soon! Suffering isn't nice at all! "
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"Been suffering since Jan with this. Finally gave it and went docs(i dont do seeing the GP) painkillers given, Naproxen and Codiene. Help s little. Had MRI, L1,2,4 and 5 have had it. 4 being the one casusing all my leg pain. Due for steroid injection in 2 week, not looking forward to that!!!
I feel your pain.
P.
The steroid injection has been suggested to me but im not keen. Let me know how you get on."
Will do, not looking forward to it at all, but cant be worse than tbe pain ive been in.
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"Been suffering since Jan with this. Finally gave it and went docs(i dont do seeing the GP) painkillers given, Naproxen and Codiene. Help s little. Had MRI, L1,2,4 and 5 have had it. 4 being the one casusing all my leg pain. Due for steroid injection in 2 week, not looking forward to that!!!
I feel your pain.
P.
The steroid injection has been suggested to me but im not keen. Let me know how you get on."
I’ve had two epidurals and one guided epidural at different times for my sciatica. I didn’t find them too bad, more a discomfort than painful, it’s not a pleasant sensation, but the guy doing mine was very experienced, I think that helped. |
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Yeh yeh yeh, lots of ideas what causes this, you are unfit, over weight, bad posture, super fit, sitting at a desk, over exercising etc! The same for the best way to deal with it! Everyone is different |
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"mine was horrendous for over a year, was on strong painkillers totally spaced out
physio used acupuncture on my spine. I've not suffered in over 7 years
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