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Now I have the diagnosis for my sciatica

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darren91799
darren91799

Well after having leg pain for over 4 months and numerous pain killers, Naproxin, Co-codimol,Gabapetin, Ice packs, New Mattress, Tens, Physio and chiropractor, I decided to go private and see a consultant. He clinically diagnosed a slipped disc and said I was one of 10% of people where it doesnt subside. He sent me for a MRI and said there would be 3 options, Leave it alone , an Epidural or an Op. The MRI shown a shadow

and I have a cyst pushing along the nerve and he is operating in the next 5 weeks. So if pain persist please demand xrays or scan . My own GP didnt even see me just prescribed painkillers over the phone. The procedure is called a Subarsticular Decompression. I,ll keep you imformed

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  • melissa91009
    melissa91009 darren91799

    Posted

    Oh sounds terrible!! Best of luck and I hope your surgery and recovery goes smoothly. Melissa 😊

  • julie90197
    julie90197 darren91799

    Posted

    I am kind of the same as you. I also have leg pain and back pain when I walk or turn. I found out I may have sacroiliac joint pain.  Also facet joint arthritis. I need injections also. I am nervous about it as I have been told

    It hurts a lot. 

    Hope you get well soon. 👍

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