pain

[lpatterson]

yet another day in pain its travelin down my into bottom, it really hurts more when i sit for long periods, 3 months now it has been on

[chrisj]

Might be sciatica..have you seen your gp? I've suffered from it for years, it has nothing to do with Lupus, and I have Tramadol to take when I need it, paracetamol as well but they dont touch it like tramadol does...

[lpatterson in reply to chrisj]

i am goin 2 see my gp 2moro again they have done loads bloods and urnie tests and they come back clear, i just hope they can sort me 2moro

[chrisj]

Hope they can get it sorted and some treatment for you...let us know how you get on?

[lpatterson in reply to chrisj]

hi chris, went to yhe docs 2day she thinks muscel pain just and is sendin 2 physio which i cant see helpin but hey i will give it a go, just wish my consultant would get his finger out and get me a earlier app lol

[chrisj in reply to lpatterson]

Well worth seeing them you've nothing to lose...I saw a community physio in 2005 and she was a great help..I'm managing the pain much better these days....wish you well x

Are you UK? Our care is under the NHS here, doesnt cost me anything...

[lpatterson in reply to chrisj]

yeah uk thank godness lol. dont think i could afford any meds bill lol

[joyous8]

Hi I have suffered with sciatica for a few years too (also separate from the lupus). My rheumy hasn't treated it and to be honest I haven't or forget to mention it all the time, but may be worth getting a referral, I know I should too... Ive been recently seeing an osteopath privately to help with the sciatica and other back pain only (not to treat the lupus), and I think it is going ok so far although i need a few more sessions to really see the effects.

Osteopathy may or may not help you and can be expensive (I have med insurance which pays for it otherwise I couldnt afford),, so you would need to find a good osteopath who also knows of/understands lupus or other conditions you have to avoid any possible aggravation which could cause a flare up.

Its best to wait for your results and hopefully they can find a solution or refer you to someone who can help.

joyous