sciatic nerve pain

imacgyver · Jun 17, 2011

Played Racquetball - tweaked something during a serve - felt sore the next morning - then it all went down hill. Was well enough to compete at the OKCGC USPSA match in June, but as the days rolled on - everything got worse - went to the dr last week, got some pain meds and some Oral roids - got the feeling back in my leg - sorta - went back to my Dr and got a roid shot in my hip -

still a bit tender, but feeling a bit better -

Long story short, This one hurts like hell, I'm not gonna go all Jesse T and rent a hover round, but I don't expect to move fast yet.

DoctorJJ · Jun 17, 2011

Sounds like a bad herniated disc. You had back problems before?

imacgyver · Jun 17, 2011

never had any before, X-Rays of spine looked good - but my Dr. told me that the X-Ray would not show any damage to my discs - and the urgent care Dr didn't mention this.

The weird thing is that my back feels fine, it's just right below my hip and runs down my leg - The knee part is driving me nuts.

Robusto · Jun 17, 2011

JP-Floating is an expectable form of lap swim. Pool opens at 6am. http://www.ou.edu/content/far/aquatics/swim_calendar.html

imacgyver · Jun 17, 2011

Robusto, I'm gonna have to play it by ear tomorrow after work - gotta see what mood the wife comes home in.

Jon3830 · Jun 17, 2011

Try a TENS unit I have a dual channel unit that works great and it was under 100.00, I completely trashed my back in Feb and the meds didn't help and they put my on TENS therapy and after a few days I was feeling better.

imacgyver · Jun 17, 2011

I used to own one when I was younger. I am not even sure when to hook the pads up on my body. It is more on my upper butt cheek area and knee too

TroyF · Jun 17, 2011

Slight hijack, but JJ what's your opinion on Arnica?

I have anectodal expereice with it, and it seems to help me. Thoughts?

jtischauser · Jun 17, 2011

Is that nerve linked directly to the big crease between your legs? :lol:

dennishoddy · Jun 17, 2011

JP, I feel your pain. I have a bulged disc that sometimes pops out a little further and pretty much puts me to my knees.

DoctorJJ · Jun 17, 2011

TroyF said:
Slight hijack, but JJ what's your opinion on Arnica?

I have anectodal expereice with it, and it seems to help me. Thoughts?

That's about all there is: anecdotal evidence. I don't think it hurts anything, other than your wallet.

TroyF · Jun 17, 2011

DoctorJJ said:
That's about all there is: anecdotal evidence. I don't think it hurts anything, other than your wallet.

When I went through DT Instructor school, we were getting pretty banged up. Gracie suggested I try it. Went to some vitamin place over on Penn and found some in a gel. I gotta tell you, something helped. I don't know if it was the Arnica or in my head. Was curious if you had any experience with it.

Wall · Jun 17, 2011

TroyF said:
When I went through DT Instructor school, we were getting pretty banged up. Gracie suggested I try it. Went to some vitamin place over on Penn and found some in a gel. I gotta tell you, something helped. I don't know if it was the Arnica or in my head. Was curious if you had any experience with it.

Is this the stuff you were telling me you used when the "bumps" come back?