sciatica

[WendyWoo50]

I do have APS and I know this is nothing to do with it but I need some help. I hurt my toe and was limping for a few days. Quickly I developed pain in my hip (the same side) then terrible back pain. Now I have sciatica on that same side. It really is painful.

I have:

Been using a massage machine on the leg muscles

Using biofreeze in a rollerball

Using a ‘pain pen’

Taking my usual pain meds

Moving around as much as possible

Doing gentle stretches

I’ve booked a private appointment with my physio (but the first one available is 17/2)

I’ve booked a doctors appointment for the 5/2

Nothing is helping. Any advice would be fantastic

Many thanks I. Advance 💋 x

[GillyA]

All my sympathy WendyWoo. I’ve managed to do the same to my neck/shoulder/arm after using crutches for a couple of weeks. The only things I can add are using a heat pad alternatively with the ice and looking at if using pillows to help you find a comfortable position in bed (I have an orthopaedic pillow arriving today I hope).

I’m honestly in more pain now than I was from the problem that put me on crutches in the first place 😥

Good luck hopefully we’ll both be better soon.

[WendyWoo50 in reply to GillyA]

Thank you. I do hope so. Wishing you all the best. Let’s hope r recovery is quick xx

[GinaD]

I wish I had a good medical suggestion. I do not. except, after my 3joint replacement surgeries I too felt the best pain management came alternating cold, nothing, heat, nothing then back to cold --all in 15 minute increments. Good luck. Keep us informed, we're all wishing you well!

[Pooky7]

hi. Look on YouTube for stretches and exercises to align your imbalanced areas. Or whatever source you have in your area.

This commonly happens with an injury. You favor one area and cause muscular imbalances.

This is not medical advice, just suggested resources

[MaryF Administrator]

I use Better You Magnesium Sleep Lotion at night on anything that hurts, (getting over a broken arm), and I also use Neurofen Gel, under that lotion if something is awful. Years ago I had similar pains in back and down one leg which went after I started B Complex with Folate, (always check with GP), and then added in B12 injections. That and the Mag Lotion really helped me. MaryF

[Ladydale]

Have you tried an osteopath. I had symptoms like you years ago and physio did nothing. 2 visits to the osteopath and never had sciatica again. Worked wonders.

[WendyWoo50]

thank you so much I did that and that evening it was terrible. I had a sleepless night but the next day I was almost cured! Glad it cured ur problem x