Sciatica hurts!

judy · 02-17-2011, 07:33 AM

I'm having a sciatica attack, and it hurts! I stayed home yesterday laying on the couch with a heating pad, and am going to rest today too. I hope it subsides by tomorrow. I enjoy staying home, but resting on the couch all day because of an ailment is not mu cup of tea!

It began in the summer, after I wrenched my back a couple of times. Wearing wedgie flip flops in the country is not such a good idea! It subsided a lot since then, but came back this week. I don't want to go to the doctor because it's not that bad so far. I'm annoyed at myself because I went for a message for my neck on Monday. I told her to just concentrate on the neck area, and may have to go back now for the sciatica! It's $70.00, which I don't feel like spending twice in one month! I usually go about once every 3 months, and she keeps my neck under control.

This really should be my biggest health problem, considering everything else that could happen, but I needed to vent!

Blueyes · 02-17-2011, 10:59 AM

I've heard a chiropractor is really good for sciatica. I hope you feel better soon!

JJJ · 02-17-2011, 05:08 PM

I really hope you start feeling better soon. XOXO

Gina · 02-18-2011, 08:30 PM

Hey Judy,

I can feel your pain. I had a bout with sciatica about two weeks ago, I was taking some motrin and using hot moisture heat for I don't have an heating pad. I did call my PT and she said give it another week if you still have it come in. Thank God I am feeling much better, they say it comes and goes. Wonderful..lol Another suggestion is to sleep with a pillow under your leg . It helps.. hope that your feeling better.. hugs..

judy · 02-19-2011, 03:47 AM

Thanks! I do feel better. I laid on the couch for a couple of days, and at some point, I have to walk it off, which is what I'm doing.

I have always been really careful with my lower back, and had no trouble. Now that I'm older, I can see why I did that! I should probably go for PT and some back exercises.

Janet · 02-19-2011, 06:08 AM

Gosh Judy...I'm so glad you're feeling better. Not sure I like the idea that it comes back every now and again. At least you know what to do and can head it off at the pass so to speak. If ever it doesn't go way within a reasonable time...then please seek help. I don't want anything happening to you.

02-17-2011, 07:33 AM	#1
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Sciatica hurts! I'm having a sciatica attack, and it hurts! I stayed home yesterday laying on the couch with a heating pad, and am going to rest today too. I hope it subsides by tomorrow. I enjoy staying home, but resting on the couch all day because of an ailment is not mu cup of tea! It began in the summer, after I wrenched my back a couple of times. Wearing wedgie flip flops in the country is not such a good idea! It subsided a lot since then, but came back this week. I don't want to go to the doctor because it's not that bad so far. I'm annoyed at myself because I went for a message for my neck on Monday. I told her to just concentrate on the neck area, and may have to go back now for the sciatica! It's $70.00, which I don't feel like spending twice in one month! I usually go about once every 3 months, and she keeps my neck under control. This really should be my biggest health problem, considering everything else that could happen, but I needed to vent! __________________ *Judy*

02-17-2011, 10:59 AM	#2
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I've heard a chiropractor is really good for sciatica. I hope you feel better soon! __________________ Betsi

02-19-2011, 03:47 AM	#5
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Thanks! I do feel better. I laid on the couch for a couple of days, and at some point, I have to walk it off, which is what I'm doing. I have always been really careful with my lower back, and had no trouble. Now that I'm older, I can see why I did that! I should probably go for PT and some back exercises. __________________ *Judy*

02-19-2011, 06:08 AM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	Gosh Judy...I'm so glad you're feeling better. Not sure I like the idea that it comes back every now and again. At least you know what to do and can head it off at the pass so to speak. If ever it doesn't go way within a reasonable time...then please seek help. I don't want anything happening to you. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

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02-17-2011, 05:08 PM	#3
JJJ Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,073	I really hope you start feeling better soon. XOXO

02-18-2011, 08:30 PM	#4
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	Hey Judy, I can feel your pain. I had a bout with sciatica about two weeks ago, I was taking some motrin and using hot moisture heat for I don't have an heating pad. I did call my PT and she said give it another week if you still have it come in. Thank God I am feeling much better, they say it comes and goes. Wonderful..lol Another suggestion is to sleep with a pillow under your leg . It helps.. hope that your feeling better.. hugs..

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