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Post by solodriver on Oct 17, 2016 20:34:40 GMT -5
I finally broke down and went to a pain doctor for my chronic pain in the butt, or rather hip. My chiropractor thinks it's Piriformis Myospasm. The pain doctor saw the same MRI and diagnosed sciatica. I'm supposed to get the Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection. My fear is that my entire pelvis will be numb and I will be unable to feel anything sexually. Being in a sexless marriage, this should make me happy, right? No, it scares me to death that I'll have to find something else to complain about. Has anyone else had this done for sciatica? How did it turn out for you? I would love to be able to walk on the beach, or do step class, or shop without having to bend over or sit down until the excruciating pain passes. But all-in-all, its not nearly as bad as tennis elbow. Rhapsodee, Isn't the pain in the butt your refuser? 
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Post by baza on Oct 17, 2016 20:53:07 GMT -5
Back issues are notoriously different from person to person.
I had a prolapsed disc which produced sciatic like pain among other areas like the hip, buttock etc.
Had a surgeon who was real keen to operate and fuse a couple of vertebra with a bone graft.
That idea had little appeal to me.
After 3 weeks in hospital I could walk - with a zimmer frame - and went home.
Then I started working on core strength thru the stomach / pelvis / lower back etc once I could.
The re-hab worked, but it took forever, like 2+ years to get to a reasonable level of functionality.
If confronted with this again today, I think I might elect to have the surgery. On the basis of the re-hab being shorter - plus the fact that I got to like the painkillers a bit too much which wasn't so good.
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Please take this as an anecdote and nothing more.
It's a very individual choice ahead of you.
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Post by unmatched on Oct 17, 2016 22:25:00 GMT -5
I finally broke down and went to a pain doctor for my chronic pain in the butt, or rather hip. My chiropractor thinks it's Piriformis Myospasm. The pain doctor saw the same MRI and diagnosed sciatica. I'm supposed to get the Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection. My fear is that my entire pelvis will be numb and I will be unable to feel anything sexually. Being in a sexless marriage, this should make me happy, right? No, it scares me to death that I'll have to find something else to complain about. Has anyone else had this done for sciatica? How did it turn out for you? I would love to be able to walk on the beach, or do step class, or shop without having to bend over or sit down until the excruciating pain passes. But all-in-all, its not nearly as bad as tennis elbow. If you have two people looking at the same scan, and one of them thinks it is a muscle spasm and the other a spinal problem, maybe you should get a third opinion before you have a needle stuck into your spine. Especially since both of them seem to be making a diagnosis which fits their own area of expertise. But the injection is not a painkiller, it is a steroid to reduce inflammation, so it shouldn't leave your pelvis numb at all. (Unless they mess it up and damage something by mistake...) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2016 22:27:33 GMT -5
Back issues are notoriously different from person to person. I had a prolapsed disc which produced sciatic like pain among other areas like the hip, buttock etc. Had a surgeon who was real keen to operate and fuse a couple of vertebra with a bone graft. That idea had little appeal to me. After 3 weeks in hospital I could walk - with a zimmer frame - and went home. Then I started working on core strength thru the stomach / pelvis / lower back etc once I could. The re-hab worked, but it took forever, like 2+ years to get to a reasonable level of functionality. If confronted with this again today, I think I might elect to have the surgery. On the basis of the re-hab being shorter - plus the fact that I got to like the painkillers a bit too much which wasn't so good. - Please take this as an anecdote and nothing more. It's a very individual choice ahead of you. I currently have a herniated disc in my neck. The lowest one, which incidentally is the most painful one to get a steroid injection in. But that was the first line of attack, before surgery. Fortunately that brought the inflammation down so most of the pain was gone. I'm doing PT to get the strength and control back in a few of my fingers. The problem is that it just so happens that solo rooting works that arm in such a way as to exacerbate the pain in my neck. Except while the endorphins are flowing you don't feel it. So I have to be careful not to get too carried away with that hand, but really, one handed wanking just isn't the same. I too get very fond of them when I'm on painkillers. Except I build up a tolerance very quickly so there is a law of diminishing returns. Also, they shut down everything, including erectile function. I've gone off several drugs, mostly SSRIs because of this side effect. Although now that in the US you can order generic Viagra from Canadian pharmacies I might go back on Prozac. If nothing else it gives me wild dreams which I like. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2016 12:53:09 GMT -5
Back problems were what started the whole downward spiral for me and my refuser.
He had surgery - which improved matters, but didn't totally make the pain stop. So he got prescription painkillers - and liked them a little too much. Add other health issues (chronic bad sinuses, a hernia operation, the trouble he was starting to have with me, and depression)...and he went down a path that I could no longer stay on.
It would be great if he could turn around on that path, start walking back, and then start walking forward in a more positive direction. But that is up to him.
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Post by Rhapsodee on Oct 18, 2016 17:54:46 GMT -5
Back problems were what started the whole downward spiral for me and my refuser. He had surgery - which improved matters, but didn't totally make the pain stop. So he got prescription painkillers - and liked them a little too much. Add other health issues (chronic bad sinuses, a hernia operation, the trouble he was starting to have with me, and depression)...and he went down a path that I could no longer stay on. It would be great if he could turn around on that path, start walking back, and then start walking forward in a more positive direction. But that is up to him. I'm sorry for your ex. That's the path I'm desperately trying to avoid. I've always believed that I could recover from injuries through rest, aspirn and physical therapy. This pain is seriously affecting me. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2016 19:30:06 GMT -5
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Post by solodriver on Oct 18, 2016 20:36:09 GMT -5
I hope you feel better soon my friend. I suffered with back pain for a few years (didn't stop me from being horny lol), but then it stopped and I haven't had any problems since. Take care dear friend!
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Post by Rhapsodee on Oct 21, 2016 22:15:16 GMT -5
Thank you! I got the injection yesterday. Valium is awesome! I chose the right doctor and the right clinic. I was back to yoga this morning and walked three miles without pain!!!!! |
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Post by solodriver on Oct 21, 2016 22:43:10 GMT -5
Thank you! I got the injection yesterday. Valium is awesome! I chose the right doctor and the right clinic. I was back to yoga this morning and walked three miles without pain!!!!! Great News Rhapsodee!
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Post by Rhapsodee on Oct 21, 2016 22:44:19 GMT -5
Thank you! I got the injection yesterday. Valium is awesome! I chose the right doctor and the right clinic. I was back to yoga this morning and walked three miles without pain!!!!! Great News Rhapsodee!
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Post by TuxedoCat on Oct 24, 2016 20:17:10 GMT -5
With epidural's you may find immediate but temporary relief... Nothing bad with that and should help reduce inflammation and related pain. Often it's a process of elimination as well as strengthening core and opposing muscles to "hold" yourself in place. Truly, for many, it's a journey that involves the mind and body, e.g., learning to deal with and manage a body that doesn't heal as quickly or do the same things it may have 20 years ago. Don't over "cook" yourself on the yoga Lol
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Post by Rhapsodee on Oct 24, 2016 22:37:38 GMT -5
With epidural's you may find immediate but temporary relief... Nothing bad with that and should help reduce inflammation and related pain. Often it's a process of elimination as well as strengthening core and opposing muscles to "hold" yourself in place. Truly, for many, it's a journey that involves the mind and body, e.g., learning to deal with and manage a body that doesn't heal as quickly or do the same things it may have 20 years ago. Don't over "cook" yourself on the yoga Lol I need to get back to work with my trainer! |
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