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I have sciatica pains I’ve tried Diclofenac and Tramadol, and Tylex and Naproxen. Still suffer, does anyone know of anything better?
Diclofenac and Naproxen are much of a muchness… i.e they are both anti inflams and if one doesnt work im not really suprised the other one doesnt.
I would try diazepam. Its a muscle relaxant and it really does work for my back. But it is addictive, but im sure you know all that jazz if you’ve taken tramadol etc before.
Maybe try dihyrdocodeine… its stronger than normal codeine and works much better. I found diazepam best as it relaxes the muscles putting pressure on the nerve and therefore pain is gone!
good luck x
i need a natural way on how to treat sciatica.
i mean like exercises at home, massaging etc
if anyone can help me with a good sitte which describe well "how to treat sciatica" …….
Thnx in advance!!!!!!!!!!
You can give this one a go, it worked for me!
The sciatic nerve pain involved in sciatica is truly one of the most difficult pain conditions to deal with. A crucial point that is often glossed over is the association sciatica has with the loss of flexibility/muscle tightness that many of us have or can experience with age, inactivity or harmful exercises. In fact these issues are the physical causes of the pain and a clear understanding of them will allow a thorough pain relief program to be formed.
But in the meantime you need to be able to function *now* without being crippled with pain, and to achieve that I’ve learned of a couple sciatica stretches that thousands of people have already used that, in some cases, have eliminated all their pain. Whatever the case for you these will help tremendously.
Given that they are stretching exercises the best way to learn them is by seeing it demonstrated (duh). Fortunately some time ago when I found them I posted the videos to my blog. You can watch them at http://sciaticstretches.blogspot.com/2010/08/some-more-simple-sciatic-stretches-for.html
I hope these work to relieve your pain as they have for so many others, including some of my own family members I’ve shown.
Peace & Victory Over Pain
I’m taking Prednisone and hydrocordone, but no pain relief yet.
How long have you been on your meds?
You have to be very careful adding any OTC medications when taking prednisone and hydrocodone. Frankly, if those two aren’t doing the job, I doubt there’s anything you can find OTC that will be any better. But, if you feel you must, ask your doctor or pharmacist first. For instance, if you combine hydrocodone containing 5 mg hydrocodone and 500 mg Tylenol with extra stength Tylenol every 4 hours, you’ve ingested a potentially toxic dose of Tylenol. Ibuprofen or any other NSAID taken with prednisone can cause a GI bleed.
If you have gotten no relief in three days or if the pain is worsening, you need to follow up with your doctor.
I am 32 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from Sciatica for a few weeks. I am also a full time college student and I am a server. Some days it’s so bad I hobble around, and Tylenol does nothing. Did any of you have Sciatica so bad you had to stop working? Or do you have any tips on easing the pain? The two days have been so bad I can’t get relief.
I have had 2 pregnancies where I was taken off of work at 5 months pregnant due to sciatica. I was given 15 weeks of sick leave each time. So I would say to get your doctor to put you on leave if that is an option. Either way, massage can help a great deal, not being in one position for too long whenever possible, try to alternate your time sitting and standing. If you must stand for any period of time try having a stoolnearby to put one foot up on. These can all help. The best thing to do is lay on your side when it is really hurting ( if possible). I also found a warm bath, lying on my side helped. I found laying on my back really agravated it. I am pregnant again and I am betting I’ll be on leave again in a month. Good luck, I hope some of these help.
Does it defeat the purpose? I also have sciatica problems and my little monthly visitor.. it all kinda ganged up on me at once today. Im having a little pity party for myself today and stayed home from work. I am drinking a lot of water and am staying stationary because its painful to bend anything!
I dont need tips on sciatica, kidney stones or cramps- I just want to know if I should take motrin or not. Thanks 
yes you can, but you REALLY need somethng stronger. Tylenol and Ibuprofen will help, but the ER visit with a friend of mine last night said vicodin is in order…….the pain comes from two things, the muscles of the ureter squeezing the stone as the spasm and the actual stone scraping the ureter…….go to the doctor hun….this is a time for serious pain killers until it is passed and it could take a few days, better to go now then wait til an ambulance has to take you (yeah, that was yesterday too)
I have a herniated disc between my L5 and S1 vertebrae, and sciatica…my Dr. wants to give me a series of epidural injections for pain relief. Anyone know if this works, or have any experience with it?
I’m looking for alternatives to surgery…it looks like epidurals, or a lifetime supply of Lortabs…none of it is fun in my book…
I never had back pian, except for during "that time of the month", I’m not a small girl, I’m 5′11 and weigh almost 200 pounds, my BF and I went swimming, and decided it would be fun to do some cannonball dives into the pool…sounds fun right, The pool was only 5 feet deep, and I had a running start, jumped, and smacked my butt on the bottom of the pool hard!!!
I was in extreme pain at the time of impact, then it faded, but came back with a vengance the very next day…I went to urgent care, the did an x-ray, found nothing, and tried to tell me it was just a muscle spasm…the pain grew & continues to grow more severe on a daily basis, I kept going to Drs, the kept telling me there was nothing really wrong with me & sent to me tio physical therapy…that did not work…One day, at work, I nearly collapsed because the pain got so bad…I went to the ER, and they gave me a pelvic exam! (DUH). Nothing wrong there!!! It took a year for me to save up for an MRI, and voila! There it was!
I manage a women’s clothing store, and my work is very physically demanding, wich has only made the injury worse!!! I am in constant pain & I’m getting soooo sick of having to take pain meds, when half the time, they don’t help anyway….
i am a chiropractor and specialize in spine related injuries. the disc acts as both a cushion and a spacer between each vertebrae. if a disc is bulging, that bulge can put pressure on the nerves exiting between each vertebra which causes a "pinched nerve." also if the disc is wearing out (getting thinner) you lose the space between the vertebra, which leaves less room for those nerves to exit–and again can "pinch" a nerve. those nerves in your low back form the sciaitc nerve which runs all the way down your leg. if any are "pinched" they can cause severe pains from your low back to the foot.
as a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.–normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can’t find relief with anything they try–including chiropractic.
but now there is a treatment that is perfect for your situation and the best part is: it’s non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven’t heard of it yet there is a newer treatment out there called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries. the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don’t give the same results).
my recommendation would be to research this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google "DRX9000" to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it’s normal orientation and also rebuild its height–which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing. this problem is not going to go away by itself and PT is not going to help. something needs to be done to change the discs and the only thing that can actually do this effectively is spinal decompression. PT’s will argue on this but it’s obvious that it isn’t working for you. doing exercises or the mckenzie method won’t do you any good because they can’t change the disc.
this treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven’t had surgery yet. i’ve had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that’s what my recommendation would be for you. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems–there is a solution!!!
I am 13 weeks pregnant and have TERRIBLE TERRIBLE sciatica. I do okay once I am up and moving (it just takes a while). But, when I am trying to sleep at night, it seems the only relief I get is when I am laying on my stomach. Is this unsafe? I do not have a "Big Belly" yet, but my stomach is starting to buldge. Any advice for sciatica relief is welcome. But my main question IS SLEEPING ON YOUR STOMACH SAFE DURING EARLY PREGNANCY?
I think it’s okay, but most doctors prefer that you sleep on your left side and sometimes on your back! You might want to contact your doctor and let him know what’s going on and maybe your doctor can give you the best advice for you and your baby! congratulations and good luck
Understanding sciatica
Low back pain and/or leg pain that usually travels down the large sciatic nerve, from the lower back down the back of each leg, is generally referred to as sciatica and is fairly common. This pain can be caused when a nerve root in the lower spine that helps form the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated.
Sciatica is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve from a herniated disc (also referred to as a ruptured disc, pinched nerve, slipped disk, etc.) in the lumbar spine. The problem is often diagnosed as a "radiculopathy", meaning that a disc has protruded from its normal position in the vertebral column and is putting pressure on the radicular nerve (nerve root) in the lower back, which forms part of the sciatic nerve.
Sciatica occurs most frequently in people between 30 and 50 years of age. Often a particular event or injury does not cause sciatica, but rather it may develop as a result of general wear and tear on the structures of the lower spine. The vast majority of people who experience sciatica get better with time (usually a few weeks or months) and find pain relief with non-surgical treatments.
Understanding sciatica pain
For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others, the pain might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse. Usually, sciatica only affects one side of the lower body, and the pain often radiates from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through the leg. Depending on where the sciatic nerve is affected, the pain may also radiate to the foot or toes.
Practical point:
Symptoms of sciatica pain can vary greatly but usually decreases after a few weeks or months with non-surgical treatment.One or more of the following sensations may occur as a result of sciatica:
Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting
Burning or tingling down the leg
Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot
A constant pain on one side of the rear
A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Low back pain may be present along with the leg pain, but usually the low back pain is less severe than the leg pain
While sciatica can be very painful, it is rare that permanent nerve damage (tissue damage) will result. Most sciatica pain syndromes result from inflammation and will get better within two weeks to a few months. Also, because the spinal cord is not present in the lower (lumbar) spine, a herniated disc in this area of the anatomy does not present a danger of paralysis.
Symptoms that may constitute a medical emergency include progressive weakness in the leg or bladder/bowel incontinence. Patients with these symptoms may have cauda equina syndrome and should seek immediate medical attention. In general, patients with complicating factors should contact their doctor if sciatica occurs, including people who: have been diagnosed with cancer; take steroid medication; abuse drugs; have unexplained, significant weight low; or have HIV.
Any condition that causes irritation or impingement on the sciatic nerve can cause the pain associated with sciatica. The most common cause is a lumbar herniated disc. Other common causes of sciatica include lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or isthmic spondylolisthesis.
Sciatica medical definition
To clarify medical terminology, the term sciatica (often misspelled as ciatica or siatica) is often used very broadly to describe any form of pain that radiates into the leg. However, this is not technically correct. True sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated and the pain along the sciatic nerve is caused by this nerve (radicular pain). When the pain is referred to the leg from a joint problem (called referred pain), using the term sciatica is not technically correct. This type of referred pain (e.g. from arthritis or other joint problems) is quite common.
Physical therapy and exercise
When the sciatica pain is at its worst, patients may need to rest for a day or two, but resting for longer periods of time is usually not advisable. In fact, inactivity will usually make the sciatic pain worse. This is because regular movement and exercise is necessary to nourish the various structures in the low back and encourage the strength needed to support the low back.
Many sciatica exercises focus on strengthening the abdominal and back muscles in order to give more support for the back. Stretching exercises for sciatica target muscles that cause pain when they are tight and inflexible. When patients engage in a regular program of gentle strengthening and stretching exercises, they can recover more quickly from a flare up of sciatica and can help to prevent future episodes of pain.
Low impact aerobic exercise, such as walking or swimming (or pool therapy) is also usually a component of recovery, as aerobic activity encourages the exchange of fluids and nutrients to help create a better healing environment. Aerobic conditioning also has the added benefit of releasing endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers, which is a natural way to alleviate sciatic pain.
There are a number of types of non-surgical spine care professionals who specialize in treating sciatica symptoms, including chiropractors, physiatrists (physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists), pain medicine specialists, and physical therapists, all of whom have specialized training to provide pain relief and to help prevent future recurrences of sciatica. It is always advisable to have a qualified medical professional oversee any sciatica treatments.
I know what a pinched nerve is (sciatica), and I kno wthat I get it in the same spot at least once a year. It usually goes away, on its own, over a period of time, but is there a faster method to this madness?
Yes, I "know" I spelled "kno" incorrectly. Sorry guys. Please help me with the task at hand!
Thanks for all the good advice! The best thing was walking around, even though I REALLY didn’t want to do it.
i have sciatica and the only way I can get some relieve when its acting out is to get off my feet and relax on my recliner with ice and heat therapy. First ice 30 minutes, heat 30 minutes etc. It helps a lot.
But when things get bad too often I know its time to get an appointment with my chiro / massage dude.
I’m assuming you already know for sure its sciatica because a doctor told you… if not have it check it out.
