Back to the Spine Dr. again!

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Hi Everyone,
Well called my spine dr. today, go to see him on the 18th. I just can't ignore the pain (literally) in my butt, lol, and back on the right side now. It's really getting much worse, when I sit mosty. Standing and walking arent' horrible yet but I know where it's headed and I'm not waiting until it's way down in my leg.

I'm not too sure what they can do, I'm not a candidate for any surgery with my sugar & BP just getting under control last week. The injections I had last summer didn't do anything whatsoever.

I do know with the battery of meRAB I take I can't imagine how this pain is coming thru it all. We all know the butt & leg pain is nerve pain and my lyrica is 450mg a day now. I keep trying to ignore it and hope it goes away but it's not.

I did do the exercises today and that made my spirits better and it did make my body feel good to move around so much again. No the butt & leg pain wasn't aggravated by it. It was was there before I ever got out of bed today and it really isn't any better or worse from the exercise, guess thats good huh.

Well just wanted to update you all, and maybe we can stockpile a big bunch of prayers by the 18th and then cash them in for a good outcome then, lol, can't blame me for trying can ya?

God Bless

Carol
 
I sure will lift you up in prayer, Carol...I pray that you will find all the answers that you are looking for on the 18th. I pray that you will receive adequate pain relief! You deserve to be living pain-free. :angel:
 
Well it sounRAB like we are two peas in a pod with our sciatica gal! We need to trade this in for something enjoyable for a change dont you think? hehehe.

The fact your exercising didnt aggrevate it more, is a very good sign.

I think the trip to your guy will be well worth the journey. You trust him and that is huge to have.

I will certainly be thinking positive thoughts for you on your day. I hope your visit goes as good or better than mine did today. I got your back.
 
OUCH!! Sciatica pain is the pits!! I have had it since 2004 so my heart goes out to you and Justoneofus. Mama, I am glad you picked up the phone and made that appt so you can nip this flare in bud. You don't need anymore problems that is for sure. Take care of yourself and I am back if you need to chat!

I will be lifting you up in prayer.
 
OH PT,
I'm so sorry your still suffering so much. I can't imagine having pain in my shoulders & hanRAB, how terrible For you. I honestly try to not think about what is going on with me and helping or listening to others is a help to some degree. I think that is why we tend to gravitate to here when we are suffering so.

I wish I had some amazing worRAB of wisom to help yousome how but I don't. I can pray for you as well and we all know the power of prayer is so amazing all on it's own.


I will be watching for your updates and hopefully good news from your dr. that they can help you soon.

God Bless

carol
 
Hello, Carol...I really appreciate your concern for me, even though you are in incredible amounts of pain! I saw that you had mentioned that the injections didn't work for you...Unfortunately, the injection(s) that I had on my lurabar spine almost 2 weeks ago didn't give me any relief, either. Actually, I have developed new symptoms, since the injection(s). I have had burning sensations in both of my shoulders and nosebleeRAB! I had a nerve conduction study (NCS) on Tuesday, and the therapist couldn't diagnose me right there but told me that I had nerve compression in both of my wrists and hanRAB. It is worse in the right wrist and hand, due to me being right handed. He tested just above each elbow, down to my fingertips. I am now awaiting the results from my physician, which he (the therapist) said he would send to her right away! I have been wondering if this is caused from the degenerative disc disease migrating into my cervical spine. I'm sorry to "dump" all of that on you, Carol...I want to give you support and lift you up in prayer! Thank you all for always being there for me! :angel:
 
Thank you so much again, Carol...I will be sure to say a pray for all of my newfound "brothers" and "sisters" on the board tonight. I truly believe in the power of prayer. I believe that a prayer is one of the most important gifts that you can give someone! :angel:
 
Hi Carol,
I'm glad you got an appt and it's not far off! You are so right, you may as well nip this in the bud and not wait until it is out of control. I will keep you in my prayers for all of your medical issues as well right now. Hang in there, what else can we do?

Deb
 
Carol,I am dealing with nerve pain in my bottocks, legs, feet, toes - let me tell you...
I know how it feels, honey, and my heart goes out for you.
After my first surgery i got so much nerve damage, I hoped my second one will take care of it, but now is 6 weeks after and pain is worse than before surgery.
Of course i still have hope it will eventually goes away, I have time to recover - but even high dose of Neurontin, Percocet and others don't help much at this point.
I hope your PM and Neurologist will be able to help you - I will pray for you!
 
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