Sciatica and vitamins
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Hi all,
I've had back issues following a RTC rear impact last July.
The issue is at the L3/4 area predominately, with the pain usually being at a constant level.
For the few weeks, the sciatica has been flaring up to the point I've had to go to A+E and following a conversation with 111 had an ambulance sent out to assess me (to hasten both on medical advice not of my doing), and I am vomitting with the pain.
Has anyone had any success in reducing the level of pain when using vitamin C and B in conjunction with their medication? Or have any tips for getting the pain back to managable (at this point I will try anything while I wait for my injections)
Thanks
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patricia4866 ladyfish
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November for a ruptured disc and severe stenosis @ L4-L5. It took 13
months from bebinning of pain to surgery before they got me into the
OR, part of which I had to work until Retirement. I was a RN working
three 12 hr shifts weekly on an Ortho Surg unit. A Lot of heavy lifting and twisting in spite of my condition And I fully believe that there were only
four things that I can attribute to being able to survive the crippling
Sciatic pain...... Ibuprophen 600 mg every 6 hrs (OTC), a sturdy back
brace (the black one with lots of support), a gel ice pack that I used
faithfully when the pain was really bad, and lots of perseverance. The
Ibuprophen really is the key. Along the way your body will let you know
what you can and cannot do as far as physical activity is concerned.
Lifting anything heavy, bending at the waist, and twisting caused me immeasurable pain........really, anything that put additional pressure on the Sciatic Nerve. In my case, both sides were involved. I might add that I
turned 67 yrs old last week and now feel wonderful. Good luck and I
hope that I was able to help you a bit. This is a great forum to use for
support, info, and tips. You will encounter a lot of really nice people on here.
Patricia
andrea52102 ladyfish
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sue72189 andrea52102
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ladyfish
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Patricia unfortunately I can't have ibroprofen as it sets my asthma off - although an A+E Dr did tell me it might be worth trying it. But thank you - I know this is a long process, but understand as I am a teacher (Geography) so am meant to be able to be active.
Andrea, how long have you had yours now?
andrea52102 ladyfish
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ladyfish andrea52102
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My osteo pointed out distention at L3/4 and an issue at C5/6 (I think), I am going back in the Easter Holidays to get my back reassessed by the osteo.
I'm currently waiting on the steriod injections now, although my GP has highlighted in the past that I may need an op at somepoint as at 28 I shouldn't be in this much pain - hoping that won't be the case though!
andrea52102 ladyfish
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sarah98681 ladyfish
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had this surgery 6 weeks ago and this was the best decision I made. I have spent two years on so much medication, tramadol, morphine, diazepam, sleeping tablets, naproxen, nerve blockers and others along the way. I am currently in physio but still on meds at the moment but have an apt with go next week to start slowly lowering doses. I am in much less pain, still sore at surgery site and a little sciatic in buttocks if I do too much but I am walking up to a,mile everyday now and just starting cycling on a static bike. Fusion was the best thing I have done and am looking forward to slowly getting back to a full active lifestyle. Good luck and I hope you are pain free soon.
ladyfish
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I've spent the day in hospital having various tests as I've started experiencing a sharp pain in my lower abdomen - CT ruled out anything sinister so I have to wait for a follow up appointment and see how it goes.
Last thing I needed with the sciatica and cold/flu!