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Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Debate & Discuss => Topic started by: hensleyll on April 27, 2015, 05:53:50 pm
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so they say i have this and im in so much pain cant find a comfortable way to even sit
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omgosh i have a dear friend that has this --i know the pain and suffering she has gone through --i will keep you in my prayers and hopefully there is something they can do for you
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Thank you for prayers it is painful and lifting babies and enveloped everyday doesnt hel byp
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try a pillow
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pillow helps but not a whole lot
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My husband have that also, we tried all the remedies (chiropractor, aromatherapy etc.) and one time we have to bring him in the emergency because he cant stand for 3 days. After that he knows already how to avoid it, don't lift heavy things, avoid playing golf and don't do much. If you feel that its about to hurt stop doing and just take muscle relaxer and rest.
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I have severe spinal stenosis which causes sciatic among other problems. My doctor sent me to physical therapy. I was taught exercises which help.
If you have not seen a doctor, you need to. What did your doctor suggest? Did your doctor refer you to physical therapy. If not, talk to your doctor again. The right exercise might help. There also might be back braces that will help and finally, there are surgical procedures that are sometimes necessary.
There are doctors who treat spinal and back issues. Have you gone to one?
What are you doing for your sciatica. It needs to be treated.
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I had that for quite some time some years ago but haven't been bothered with it in a long time. It was one of the most painful things I have ever had to cope with and I do feel for you. Pain pills were very little help for me.
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so it only bothers me when i sit alot
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While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise is usually better for relieving sciatic pain than bed rest. Patients may rest for a day or two after their sciatic pain flares up, but after that time period, inactivity will usually make the pain worse.
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I do yoga to help with the pain.... :-X
Hot bath ::)
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It's terrible pain, sciatica. I started going to a chiropractor and that helps quite a bit. There are a lot of yoga stretches good for relief too
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It is true. There are some stretches which can really help, doing them on a daily basis once the acute flare up has calmed. Doing them daily can be preventative to an extent.
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so im trying to do these stretches,we ill see
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Do not do heavy lifting or twisting of your back for the first 6 weeks after the pain begins.Physical therapy may also be recommended. Additional treatments depend on the condition that is causing the sciatica.
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dr suggests i start yoga slowly
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OUCH! Painful. I've had that through the end of each of my pregnancies. Dr. said it's from added weight gain and encouraged me to walk. Avoid anything strenuous. As soon as my babies were delivered and my body reclaimed it's shape the sciatica would go away.
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Have you gotten any relief yet from your sciatica, hensleyll?
You've certainly gotten lots of tips to try from your fellow FCers. :highfive:
I was just wondering. :dontknow:
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I have spinal stenosis as well and have had a horrid bout of sciatica as a result. The only thing that relieved it ultimately was an epidural injection.
The specific things that aggravate the condition are: lifting anything heavier than a half gallon of milk; bending backwards, sitting for more than 45 minutes at a time, twisting the spine.
Before I get out of bed in the morning I do a series of stretches including knees to chest and holding for several seconds; repeat a few times with each leg - then, both legs together.
I hope you get relief soon.
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I had sciatica some years ago but it finally went away and I hope it doesn't come back.
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never thought about stretches before getting out of bed gonna try this ,started yoga at home did one time never again gonna try to start this week temporary out of work maybe i can find time
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never thought about stretches before getting out of bed gonna try this ,started yoga at home did one time never again gonna try to start this week temporary out of work maybe i can find time
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Omgosh I know what you are talking about -- I have this and the pain is unbearable!! I just cry ! And have to use my walker to even walk! I have been in the bed for days at a time because of this -- keeping you in my prayers!!
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Yes some days mine not to bad but most days I cant sit long,prayers are always welcome
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You could also do some stretching on the floor, plus maybe change your diet, if you have diabetes..
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I have this, I thought I had a kidney stone it was so painful, I couldn't even lift my arms to take my shirt off. Luckily the pain isn't so bad these days.
The doctor told me to sit on a cushion to help.
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What is that but hope your ok
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Exercise the muscle, is the key to healing Siatica..make sure that you do not have Diabetes...That will delay the recovery....