Excruciating Sciatica Pain

[Miri]

I have that sometimes. I'm a truck driver. The Lord led me to some stretches on YouTube. Look up yoga for sciatica. Now I'm not talking about getting your Zen on. Just stick with the simple stretching. About 20-30 min a day does wonders

Ps if your a truck driver you might not want to know me. My job involves
policing and licensing the haulage industry in the UK.

A few years ago I went to a new small prayer group, as everyone was introduced it
turned out one of them was a truck driver, he turned every shade of red possible.

Well someone has got to boss all you truck drivers around. Lol

 

[Miri]

ah, my poor sister Miri!

i'm also familiar with this, and will be praying. ♥

our God and Father, thank you for Miri. thank you for making us family. please reassure her of your great love and faithfulness. i ask that you relieve this pain, and i thank you! for Jesus' sake, amen.

i love you, Miri!

I haven't seen you around for a while, I still want to call you mum (or is that mom lol).

 

[lv2ski]

I have nothing to hide at work. I do everything as unto the Lord, so I'm good that way. Last year I got two overweight tickets. They were both just oversights, so no biggie. They were legit, so I just paid them. I actually have a friend at church who is a DOT cop.

If we do things in the light we're ok, but if you want to be sneaky....watch out. I've repented from the sneaky days.

 

[Miri]

I'm happy to get you some supplements for your condition if you like.

I did actually have a bit of a nosy in an interesting store to see if anything would be useful.

This one. Neal's Yard Remedies | Organic Skin Care | Natural Remedies


As far as I can tell though it seemed most preparations were based on warming,
or cooling herbal items and I've got other things at home which do that already.

I did see a couple of supplements based on the assumption that you could be deficient in
certain things which are necessary for the nervous system to function and to promote
healing. I do take some supplements already on prescription due to having hypoparathyroidism
so I was a bit dubious about taking more without knowing if they have a proven track record and
if they would be worth it. But if you know of any thing then I will take a look at it.

We have a lot of natural/herbal type shops in my city, the above being one of them.

I did come across something quite interesting, there is an osteopath training school, attached to
the school of medicine in my city. Apparently if you don't mind being surrounded by students then
you can get 45 minute osteopath sessions only costing £10 a session. Basically they use you as
a Guinea Pig to practice on!

Although I think it would have to be like paralysingly bad like at deaths door for me to try that. Lol

 

[Miri]

I have nothing to hide at work. I do everything as unto the Lord, so I'm good that way. Last year I got two overweight tickets. They were both just oversights, so no biggie. They were legit, so I just paid them. I actually have a friend at church who is a DOT cop.

If we do things in the light we're ok, but if you want to be sneaky....watch out. I've repented from the sneaky days.

Most people are overweight these days in more way than one. Lol

 

[laura_charlotte]

But if you know of any thing then I will take a look at it.

I'll grab some info for you from invite health, they have only the best there, if you're in such pain, it's definitely worth a try!

 

[laura_charlotte]

I'll grab some info for you from invite health, they have only the best there, if you're in such pain, it's definitely worth a try!

Ok medical advice as follows:

"Besides stretching, rest, and avoiding sitting for too long the following;

BioCurcumin/ 5-Loxin - 3 capsules twice a day with breakfast and dinner for a week and then reduce to two capsules twice a day for as long as needed.

ALCAR with ALA - two tablets an hour before breakfast and one tablet an hour before lunch. If it is the L-4 disc compressing the sciatic nerve a good chiropractor and also the above will help. If it is an inflamed piriformis muscle - the band that runs along your lower back from hip to hip then it is the above alone."

 

[Miri]

Ok medical advice as follows:

"Besides stretching, rest, and avoiding sitting for too long the following;

BioCurcumin/ 5-Loxin - 3 capsules twice a day with breakfast and dinner for a week and then reduce to two capsules twice a day for as long as needed.

ALCAR with ALA - two tablets an hour before breakfast and one tablet an hour before lunch. If it is the L-4 disc compressing the sciatic nerve a good chiropractor and also the above will help. If it is an inflamed piriformis muscle - the band that runs along your lower back from hip to hip then it is the above alone."

The nearest I can find to the biocurmin is below. I would have to be very careful
though as I already take large daily doses on calcium and Vit D





The Alcar, which appears to be an abbreviation for the following, seems to
boast energy. I couldn't find anything which suggested this particular brand and mix
would assist with nerve damage, pain, inflammation etc so I'm not certain it's the same
thing you were thinking of.

 

[Miri]

Ps I think I will have a closer look at the natural inflammatories next time
I'm in town. The ibroprifen isn't making any difference, I think Blue also
said the same too.

 

[laura_charlotte]

I'm refering to invite health BioCurcumin/ 5-Loxin and invite health ALCAR with ALA. If you have trouble getting them, i can send some to you, they're the best.

 

[Miri]

Thanks for the offer, I think I will have a wonder into town when I have a
moment and see what is available locally. Maybe there is the same thing
but called a different name. If I can at least find an effective anti inflammatory
that would be good. I don't like taking so many prescribed pain killers and the
ibroprifen which is the anti inflammatory, doesn't seem to work anyway.

 

[Depleted]

Maybe folks could continue to pray for me if you don't mind.

Ive been doing stretching exercises at least twice a day morning and evening.
It has felt more comfortable for the last few days. Then yesterday I thought I
would do some light house work (I've had to put that on hold for 4 weeks and I won't even
tell you how long the grass is now. Lol).

I took my time and took a break inbetween the housework, but in the middle of the night I woke
up in a lot of pain and had to get some more pain killers to get back to sleep. Also this morning
I'm in a lot of pain.

Im trying not to have too many pain killers during the day as they make me tired and I
really do need to go back to work next week unless something drastic happens. So I'm
sort of testing to see if I can do without them or drastically reduce them and find
another way of dealing with the pain. Plus I don't want to get addicted to the codeine.

Right now though it feels like I have a tight elastic band running down the side of my
leg and its being pulled really tight. This feels very achy kind of like a throbbing
tooth ache.

The burning pain in my shin has eased off to about half but the whole front of my shin
and lower leg is numb and tingly with electric like shocks every so often.

The doctor suggested it was due to a pinched nerve somewhere - a type of peripheral
neuropathy. Apparently it can take several months for the nerve to heal. But I'm
sure God can do it quicker than that. So prayers would be much appreciated, especially
as I've got to tackle the bathroom and wet floor shower next!

How is the UK on chiropractors? (US doctors don't like them, so they aren't held in high regard here. Add to that, some are really lousy, so word gets out.)

If you can, and you can find a good one, (who will take Xrays before doing anything), they do help. Hubby went to one for 24 weeks, 2-3 times a week, but it only took 15 minutes each time, and his sciatica got so much better. (We spent 45 minutes trying to figure out how to get him out of bed originally. By the time he was done, he only felt a mild throb occasionally.) Insurance only gave that many weeks of treatment back then, and had he gone for a couple more months, and then as needed, it wouldn't have returned later to become much worse.

 

[Miri]

How is the UK on chiropractors? (US doctors don't like them, so they aren't held in high regard here. Add to that, some are really lousy, so word gets out.)

If you can, and you can find a good one, (who will take Xrays before doing anything), they do help. Hubby went to one for 24 weeks, 2-3 times a week, but it only took 15 minutes each time, and his sciatica got so much better. (We spent 45 minutes trying to figure out how to get him out of bed originally. By the time he was done, he only felt a mild throb occasionally.) Insurance only gave that many weeks of treatment back then, and had he gone for a couple more months, and then as needed, it wouldn't have returned later to become much worse.

Things like Oestopaths, chiropractors aren't available on the NHS so need to be paid for privately.
As far as I am aware they don't do X-rays either but rely on your own doctor's diagnosis, although
I've never been to one so I can't say for sure.

On the NHS they basically give you pain killers, a few exercises. If that doesn't work they refer you for
physio (10 week waiting list). If still no improvement or pain doesn't improve then they look at getting
MRI scans done etc. The general thought is that 90% of backs/sciatica improve by themselves
given time.


Anything you want above and beyond that you have to pay for yourself.
Chiropractors seem to focus on the Skelton and manual manipulation but apparently with
sciatica if they get it wrong or don't understand the exact problem they can make it worse, or
so I have read.

Oestopaths seem to look at a whole approach and use some chiropractor techniques, massage,
pilaties exercises specific to your problem and posture improvement generally.
I did come across a private one not far from where I am who is registered and has good reviews.
But they are very expensive.

Im a bit concerned though about the numbness and pain running down my shin from
knee to ankle. Definate signs of a pinched squeezed nerve apparently. If that doesn't
improve over next few weeks, I think I will go back to my own doctor to see if I can
push for more NHS treatment.

 

[oldethennew]

hubby and I definitely have greatly benefited from chiro for many, many, years, although I
did have to give it up when they told me that there was nothing more that they could do for me,
but they did keep me moving on my own for all of those years and at the point when we first started
going to them, 'husband and wife team', hubby's back would go out and he had to crawl to the bathroom
and such when his back would go out and I would have to help him back into bed...after several sessions,
he has never had that particular problem again, and that was over about 20 +yrs. ago...

yes, it is always different strokes for different folks, because we are all of us different in so many ways,
especially according to genetics and body structures...
but, never 'give-up' on trying and learning-moving, -
I have had a broken neck, and have spinal synosis, RA, mitro-valve syndrome, severe nerve damage,
problems from brain damage associated with my broken neck, such painful spurs throughout my body,
plus numbness in the lower part of my body = sometimes I am bed-ridden, and cannot move, sometimes
I can use canes or crutches, and believe it or not, sometimes the Lord lets me walk a mile without falling
to many times with my walking sticks...

point being, today, with my mock-skiing sticks, I walked about a mile, it is possible, it you don't allow
the poisons to dictate what you can do, as I did for way to many years, and just look at how old I am,
this is me, the frilly one, almost as old as Willie, and oh boy, what a powerful Will my Heavenly Father
has blessed me with, not to mention my precious MATE who never tires of taking total care of all of my
needs, but most of all, because we both put our lives and trust and total FAITH in Him...

our LOVE for our Saviour grows stronger, day-by-day...

 

[blue_ladybug]

Thanks for the offer, I think I will have a wonder into town when I have a
moment and see what is available locally. Maybe there is the same thing
but called a different name. If I can at least find an effective anti inflammatory
that would be good. I don't like taking so many prescribed pain killers and the
ibroprifen which is the anti inflammatory, doesn't seem to work anyway.

Eat these: honey, maple syrup, and red tart cherries. They are natural anti-inflammatories. Also, sitting makes the pain worse because your sciatic nerve runs behind your knee, so obviously when that nerve has pressure on it, it will make the pain worse. Try putting a pillow on your chair when you sit. And use a pillow between your knees at night.

 

[Miri]

Eat these: honey, maple syrup, and red tart cherries. They are natural anti-inflammatories. Also, sitting makes the pain worse because your sciatic nerve runs behind your knee, so obviously when that nerve has pressure on it, it will make the pain worse. Try putting a pillow on your chair when you sit. And use a pillow between your knees at night.

Unfortunately im going to have to go back to work on Tuesday (I work part time 3 days)
so I will be doing a lot of sitting.

They have sent me a letter and it looks like I'm going to get a written warning for
being off sick. The trigger point is 21 days and I've been off just over 3 week by the
time I go back. I had already decided I would go back to work before I got the
letter. Even though I have been to doctors 4 times and got valid sick notes, they
still take disciplinary action.

As far as I can see from the information they sent, they will expect me to improve my
sickness absence by not taking any more sick leave for at least 6 months. So if my
back goes again or I need additional treatment/surgery etc for the sciatica, then it's
pretty much tough!

Ive got a meeting with them later this week, so prayers that I don't get ill again would
also be appreciated.

The last time I had a sick note before this year was 11 years ago and I've worked for them
19 years but that does not seem to count for anything.

 

[Miri]

Ps I never thought of the pillow idea it does get worse at night in bed.

 

[blue_ladybug]

Ps I never thought of the pillow idea it does get worse at night in bed.

Do you sleep on one side or flat on your back? Try to sleep on the opposite side of where the pain is.

 

[Miri]

Do you sleep on one side or flat on your back? Try to sleep on the opposite side of where the pain is.

Have tried every position known to man, and probably a few not known, but I didn't think
of the pillow idea. The full dose of all pain killers half an hour before bed time helps.
They take away the pain and make me very sleepy.

But then around 2-3 am in morning when they have worn off I wake up in pain and have to
get up and walk around. It's usually too late to take another full dose of pain killers as
I would not get up in time later without feeling half dopped up still.

Im praying and I believe that things are improving albeit slowly. The night time
pain is the worst, the day time pain is more bearable now.

At least it has got me thinking more about exercise. Lol

 

[Depleted]

Things like Oestopaths, chiropractors aren't available on the NHS so need to be paid for privately.
As far as I am aware they don't do X-rays either but rely on your own doctor's diagnosis, although
I've never been to one so I can't say for sure.

On the NHS they basically give you pain killers, a few exercises. If that doesn't work they refer you for
physio (10 week waiting list). If still no improvement or pain doesn't improve then they look at getting
MRI scans done etc. The general thought is that 90% of backs/sciatica improve by themselves
given time.


Anything you want above and beyond that you have to pay for yourself.
Chiropractors seem to focus on the Skelton and manual manipulation but apparently with
sciatica if they get it wrong or don't understand the exact problem they can make it worse, or
so I have read.

Oestopaths seem to look at a whole approach and use some chiropractor techniques, massage,
pilaties exercises specific to your problem and posture improvement generally.
I did come across a private one not far from where I am who is registered and has good reviews.
But they are very expensive.

Im a bit concerned though about the numbness and pain running down my shin from
knee to ankle. Definate signs of a pinched squeezed nerve apparently. If that doesn't
improve over next few weeks, I think I will go back to my own doctor to see if I can
push for more NHS treatment.

If wait time is 10 weeks, go now. If it gets better, you can cancel the appointment. If it doesn't get better, you save yourself a couple of weeks waiting.

I am disabled because no doctor would say I had a pinched nerve until years after the possibility of suing a doctor. (I didn't want to sue. I wanted to get better.)