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Sciatica nightmare

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diane55018
diane55018

My husband suffering with back pain now excruciating pain with sciatica

Cannot take anti inflammatory so on a cocodomol, gabopentin ( 900g)

Finally doc agreed to MRI 3 weeks ago awaiting results

Got worse on hands & knees sent to hospital, wanted to send him home like that. Kept him overnight put on morphine. 

The doctor thinks slipped disc but said when results are through it won't mean immediate treatment

This is now month 8.

Somebody I know recommended a book called the Back Mechanic who's advice she followed and after 2 years of sciatica is now ok. 

No operations. I am going to get the book just wanted to share this.

Full sympathy for everyone suffering with this, you wouldn't let an animal suffer like this.

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  • helen10458
    helen10458 diane55018

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    Hi Diane,

    I have been suffering with this since 2012 when I had my son. Trying to deal with this and juggle full time work and two small children has been so difficult. I really feel like I've missed out on some of that precious time you have with them. 

    Has your husband had the nerve root block injections? He should try those as they work for some people. I am on Pregabalin which works well and is similar to Garbapentin so don't know how much use switching to that would be. I'll have a look at the book too, thanks for the tip!

    Hope he feels better soon

    Helen

    • diane55018
      diane55018 helen10458

      Posted

      Thanks Helen 

      He now can't walk without crutches, on morphine and diazepan along with the Gabopentin & zapain. Paid to see neurosurgeon he's going to have surgery. 

      Meanwhile my sciatica has kicked off again and I'm busy reading the book, it's very interesting.

      Hope you get answers soon .

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