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Severe Sciatica pain

Posted by dorma @dorma, 5 days ago

My pain has become somewhat crippling; makes me not want to even walk. I'm wondering if anyone has found relief for the pain. I have several skeletal issues, but I'm willing to TRY almost anything. I am 81; weigh 94 pounds, but am reasonably active. I rarely go out except for church every Sunday. I cannot stay on my feet but a short time, then I have to sit, which also causes pain. Any help will be SO much appreciated.

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mlledaffodil | @mlledaffodil | 4 days ago
In reply to @dbamos1945 "@gently & @dorma & y’all: I will let you know how docs evaluate this sacral Tarlov..." + (show)
@dbamos1945

@gently & @dorma & y’all: I will let you know how docs evaluate this sacral Tarlov cyst. My MRI Abd/Pel w/wout Evoist contrast was dealing with NET tumor treatment results in liver & small intestine/stomach. The radiologist reported the lumbar abnormality noted as an addendum. Tech told me I would need a MRI specific to lumbar region, so they may want another MRI?
My body has produced many varied cysts, so I agree that the resolution of pain seems doable with the aspiration and glue procedure. I am grateful yet still scared of that surgical suite!!! Bette

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I have sacral cysts on my left side & have developed extreme nerve pain—despite the many easily available research studies linking to all kinds of nerve issues, my pain doc claims cysts do not cause pain! While no reliable intervention exists for the cysts—studies on surgery show a low success rate & recommende only as a last resort — but I would appreciate a trustworthy diagnosis.
As for the pain, in addition to meds, I have found focused on relaxing the surrounding muscles that seize up from the nerve pain: exercise & heat

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willow5 | @willow5 | 3 days ago
In reply to @thegirls "I spent 7 years looking for the answer to my prays. I had chronic pain 24-7...." + (show)
@thegirls

I spent 7 years looking for the answer to my prays. I had chronic pain 24-7. I couldn’t sit in one position for more than a couple minutes. At that I was always in motion. I was referred to Arizona Pain Doctors. A miracle in that I can do about everything now.
I will hurt in lower back if I overdue it but that will be taken care of as soon as I am done at the Mayo.
Oh, there was no pain and no surgery involved.

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Hi, would you share a bit about what the pain doctors did to help you? I’m going to the Pain Clinic at UCSF in a month or so to see if something can be offered to me besides a fusion. She works with the orthos and neurologists, and her field is the spine. I’m glad my surgery got postponed for a year. Time to research more!!

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georgiedi | @georgiedi | 2 days ago

Hi
I am 70 years old and have had sciatica pain for over 20 years due to low back issues and bad SI joint. Currently I also have a hip impingement and a torn labrum which doesn't help. I have been doing PT for several years (manual manipulation) I exercise, do gentle yoga/pilates, and stretch daily. When I have really bad days I use lidocaine patches/creams. I am going for my first cortisone injection. For the most part, all of this has been helpful but as I age I have to make sure I stay on top of it.

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kimiko | @kimiko | 2 days ago

I moved to a whole food plant based SOS diet which helped me drastically. It cuts down the inflammation. I use DoTERRA’s Deep Blue Oil and Rub to calm it down. I also found yoga to be really helpful.

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thegirls | @thegirls | 2 days ago

I’d be happy to share with you. Mine started 1986 from a bad car wreck. I had a fusion in my check C3-C4 at that time. In 1994 again by an out of control driver and I ended up with C3-C4 broken and wiped out C4_C7. My Same Neurologist put me back together with a full titanium place C3-C7.
I was good for a few yeas then I started having bad to severe pain S5 - S1. I had periodic Cortisone bilaterally for a few years until that only lasted for weeks not months. I eat hearing about the Arizona Pain Doctors was the place to go for chronic pain. I called and was able to make an appointment. I took in CT scans, X-rays and an older MRI.
They sent me for a new MRI so they could see exactly how things looked. 5 days later I was back in looking at my spine. They explained and showed me what needed to be done. They put me in twilight (you know nothing but
Asked me how my pain level was and I actually cried because I had no pain. I had to wait 2 weeks and they did it again. It has been 2 years now and no pain unless I do something silly but it goes away. I actually have the main nerve @ C4 that run down your spine that gets pinched and sends me through the roof. It goes down to my knee. My next step is Radiofrequency Ablation. The doctors have several procedures they do depending on what your issues are. I felt so blessed to have found them. Two of my friends have gone and they are as pleased as me. I wish you well. The actual terminology for my injections was Lumbar Medial Branch Block Bilateral. I was a little sore for a couple days an d that was it.

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thegirls | @thegirls | 2 days ago

You sound like me before I finally found help . I have osteoporosis as well. I finally have my back pain under control. Read my comments I was asked for about information. I wish you well and pain free. I’m afraid we’re stuck with the Osteoporoses. I’ve had it since I was 30, at least that’s when they realized it from breaking so may bones. God Bless

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thegirls | @thegirls | 2 days ago
In reply to @thegirls "I spent 7 years looking for the answer to my prays. I had chronic pain 24-7...." + (show)
@thegirls

I spent 7 years looking for the answer to my prays. I had chronic pain 24-7. I couldn’t sit in one position for more than a couple minutes. At that I was always in motion. I was referred to Arizona Pain Doctors. A miracle in that I can do about everything now.
I will hurt in lower back if I overdue it but that will be taken care of as soon as I am done at the Mayo.
Oh, there was no pain and no surgery involved.

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I’m so happy They were able to take care of your problem like they did me. Actually I’ve yet to find anyone they haven’t helped.
GreatDoctors and Great Saff.

I have one more thing to do do myself. Also when I finish up with the Mayo.

Very happy for you.

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dorma | @dorma | 1 day ago
In reply to @thegirls "I’d be happy to share with you. Mine started 1986 from a bad car wreck. I..." + (show)
@thegirls

I’d be happy to share with you. Mine started 1986 from a bad car wreck. I had a fusion in my check C3-C4 at that time. In 1994 again by an out of control driver and I ended up with C3-C4 broken and wiped out C4_C7. My Same Neurologist put me back together with a full titanium place C3-C7.
I was good for a few yeas then I started having bad to severe pain S5 - S1. I had periodic Cortisone bilaterally for a few years until that only lasted for weeks not months. I eat hearing about the Arizona Pain Doctors was the place to go for chronic pain. I called and was able to make an appointment. I took in CT scans, X-rays and an older MRI.
They sent me for a new MRI so they could see exactly how things looked. 5 days later I was back in looking at my spine. They explained and showed me what needed to be done. They put me in twilight (you know nothing but
Asked me how my pain level was and I actually cried because I had no pain. I had to wait 2 weeks and they did it again. It has been 2 years now and no pain unless I do something silly but it goes away. I actually have the main nerve @ C4 that run down your spine that gets pinched and sends me through the roof. It goes down to my knee. My next step is Radiofrequency Ablation. The doctors have several procedures they do depending on what your issues are. I felt so blessed to have found them. Two of my friends have gone and they are as pleased as me. I wish you well. The actual terminology for my injections was Lumbar Medial Branch Block Bilateral. I was a little sore for a couple days an d that was it.

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I wish I was close enough to go there; sounds amazing.
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I’d be happy to share with you. Mine started 1986 from a bad car wreck. I had a fusion in my check C3-C4 at that time. In 1994 again by an out of control driver and I ended up with C3-C4 broken and wiped out C4_C7. My Same Neurologist put me back together with a full titanium place C3-C7.
I was good for a few yeas then I started having bad to severe pain S5 - S1. I had periodic Cortisone bilaterally for a few years until that only lasted for weeks not months. I eat hearing about the Arizona Pain Doctors was the place to go for chronic pain. I called and was able to make an appointment. I took in CT scans, X-rays and an older MRI.
They sent me for a new MRI so they could see exactly how things looked. 5 days later I was back in looking at my spine. They explained and showed me what needed to be done. They put me in twilight (you know nothing but
Asked me how my pain level was and I actually cried because I had no pain. I had to wait 2 weeks and they did it again. It has been 2 years now and no pain unless I do something silly but it goes away. I actually have the main nerve @ C4 that run down your spine that gets pinched and sends me through the roof. It goes down to my knee. My next step is Radiofrequency Ablation. The doctors have several procedures they do depending on what your issues are. I felt so blessed to have found them. Two of my friends have gone and they are as pleased as me. I wish you well. The actual terminology for my injections was Lumbar Medial Branch Block Bilateral. I was a little sore for a couple days an d that was it.
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