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monique_93857
monique_93857

Been experiencing lower back aches which is causing me to have aches in my leg and slight numbness feeling not to much but feels like it's coming from my lower back I press on my lower back I get a little relief this has started since menopause I had started wearing my summer shoes flip flops and one night I took them off because I was feeling pressure under my heal from them but since then it's been giving me the business have any of you experienced this problem I posted something before but can't find it please any input will help

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  • louise44105
    louise44105 monique_93857

    Posted

    Hi Monique. It sounds like you have an issue with your sciatic nerve. You need to be careful in the way you lift and carry things. I had this, took no notice, carried on zumbaing 4 times a week, and ended up with a prolapsed disc. I cannot begin to explain the amount of pain. I ended up in hospital having mri scan and anti inflammotary injections. I was in a wheelchair for a short while, then I had to use a stick and basically learn to walk in a different way to support my back better. I was told the worse thing you can do is to stop moving, but within your own limits. I have found tai chi helpful as you learn your own safe body limits. You need to make sure you don't twist awkward, or overstretch. Be mindful of your limits. You can get medication off the doc, but I chose not to take it as it was an anti depressant that can be used as a nerve relaxant. Instead I coped with ibuprofen. I hope this hasn't worried you, but it has made you realise that you have to take care x
    • monique_93857
      monique_93857 louise44105

      Posted

      It started after I started wearing sandals they were slightly heavier than reg flip flops and I am flat footed thinking maybe had a lot to do with it I noticed it after wearing them
    • louise44105
      louise44105 monique_93857

      Posted

      Hi Monique. I couldn't stand up straight for a while, and just being on my feet was too painful. Thankfully, this didn't last for too long x
  • sazzie42
    sazzie42 monique_93857

    Posted

    Hi Monique

    I too have had a prolapsed disc - I had an epidural and found that a big help. Can I ask if you needed anymore injections? This for me due to the trauma of this event has resulted in early peri symptoms.Took too long for diagnosis and had to pay for own mri and epidural.

    Can you tell me how you manage as this has me up and down like a yo yo emotionally and I could benefit from any suggestions.

    I have appointment at hospital for a womb scan in 3 weeks and feel quite scared plus I hope the epidural does not run out as I was a total mess on morphine and co- coamol. I can't go back there. The gp would not put me on the list for physio for back until the scan has been done.

    Plus I am expected to have a phased return to work or I will end up down the disaplinary route. Ahhh.Stressed out and very anxious.

    Cheers for reading.

    Any suggestions greatly received.

    Sazzie42 42 xx

    • monique_93857
      monique_93857 sazzie42

      Posted

      I think Louise was the one who mentioned the epidural I hope it's gets better soon for the both of us
    • monique_93857
      monique_93857 sazzie42

      Posted

      I'd say we as woman go through so much in life my word I believe this thing we menopause is for the birds I use to could wear my flip flops all day everyday a Nd not bother me I feel like things that we were use to eating or wearing nowadays we just can't seem to do anymore it's horrible even my allergies has went crazy stuffy head nose dry eyes what's next geez oh man
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