I've had problems a couple of times over the years with my sciatica. It looks like I'm having a problem again.
I went to a chiropractor the last two times and I guess it helped a little, but not really that much. I'm wondering if this is just one of those problems that will pretty much "go away by itself" over time. In other words, is it worth going to a chiropractor or would it have gotten better on its own.
I don't have insurance so I would have to pay out of pocket if I do go and money is tight right now so I hate to spend it if I can just "wait it out" for a week or two.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. 1|1|I had problems when I was moving here 5 years ago The DR in NJ just put me on pain meds and |teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|08:21:48|10/28/2011|
muscle relaxers Not a good combo when you are driving over 800 miles I tried to deal with it for awhile but ended up going to a chiropractor at first it was two times a week and as I went alon it was less Before he would adjust me he would use these electrode thingy's on my hip area When I first went to him I was so bad I was limping and there was actually a bulge on my hip It took a few weeks for it to be gone but all tho meds I was taking did not help 2|1|I get it often and i have to wait it out very painful my dr says moist heat and motrin |gwens29|gwen41539@bellsouth.net|08:24:07|10/28/2011|
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3|1|My Dr. told me to put cold packs on the area.It helped much better than heat & mortin.It just takes time|greenthumbs|greenthumbs@charter.net|08:53:54|10/28/2011|
Hope you get better 4|1|Please - See Inside|Newman|BenjiBubbles@gmail.com|10:15:12|10/28/2011|
Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem, not a medical condition on its own.
This was my first problem 10 years ago, that escalated into much bigger issues for me. Started with a Neurologist since it is a Nerve problem and now I am under Pain Management for this and my other list of back/neck constant 24/7 major pain issues. Just recently completed 4 rounds of the Facet Joint Pain Injections for my lower back issues and my next round is pain injections into my neck discs.
For me the Sciatica nerve has pretty much destroyed my right leg and now my left leg is going the same route. I expect I will soon be wheel chair bound.
If the pain continues, I suggest you go see a Neurologist and have them perform a EMG Test. An electromyogram (EMG) is a test that is used to record the electrical activity of muscles.
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5|2|thanks for the responses........|KellyJef|burke3536@yahoo.com|13:46:49|10/28/2011|
they've been very helpful. The pain is actually a little better today so I'm praying that it will go away soon on its own. If not, I will see my doctor. 6|3|See a Physical Therapist|kaq214|qmsq8865@aol.com|15:22:30|10/28/2011|
I aagree with Newman. Sciatica is a symptom of something much bigger. It is when something in pressing on the Sciatic Nerve in you leg. Many things can cause this. Cold or Hot therapy can work to help decrease the pain, it just matters what you feel better with. A physical therapist can help with trying to release what is pressing on the nerve through manual therapy, positioning, stretching and exercise. About 50% of the time relief can be achieved. Hope this helps! Since you have no insurance check with your local hospitals and see if they have any assistance programs. You will be amazed on how much you can actually make a year and still get assistance. Most hospitals have and outpatient PT department. Also if you call around some office do have a private pay rate as well. 7|4|Search for some exercises online...|Sara_s_Mom|IClipCoupons@gmail.com|19:18:28|10/28/2011|
I have this and I feel your pain.
You could try some strengthening exercises and chiro adjustments may help if it is something like your hip popping in/out of joint. I had PT years and years ago and a lot of what they did was stretching and strengthening of muscles in my back. If you're out of shape, it can affect a lot of your other body parts in ways you would never connect. Also, they had me ride a bike. A lot. I hated riding that thing...
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8|1|I will be praying that you feel better soon, Will and I both have sciatic nerve problems (((HUGS)))~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|19:34:40|10/28/2011|
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9|2|Will keep you in my prayers---it's not fun living with constant pain and I hope that you get some relief VERY SOON!!!|cashcoll|cashcoll@yahoo.com|19:50:21|10/28/2011|
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