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12-10-2009, 05:47 PM
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I have a damaged disc in my back, which causes siatica...I am lucky does not bother me too often, but its sure bothering me now! had trouble getting up this morning, and its down my leg as well this time....
I find walking really helps, so just been for a long walk and its eased off a bit....will go for another one later....Thankfully if I keep mobile, the pain only lasts a few days...
Really feel 90 today
But the good thing is..................I will live!!!
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12-10-2009, 06:36 PM
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Awww Moli, what a shame my wife's a martyr to sciatica so I know how you feel, are you sure walking's good for it I think you should keep it rested.
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12-10-2009, 06:38 PM
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Take care Moli, you will need to be fit for when little Maggie comes home
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12-10-2009, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nero ->
Awww Moli, what a shame my wife's a martyr to sciatica so I know how you feel, are you sure walking's good for it I think you should keep it rested.
Seemingly nowdays Nero, you are advise to walk, my doctor has always said, not to rest keep mobile, as you just stiffen up when you rest...
Must admit, walking really does help me, feel so much better now...
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Originally Posted by moetmum ->
Take care Moli, you will need to be fit for when little Maggie comes home
I will be fighting fit when she comes home!need to be, going to have fun for the first few months!
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12-10-2009, 06:42 PM
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Oh dear, it couldn't have happened at a worse time I hope it doesn't last too long this time, Moli. I remember when you had it bad last year and had to fly down to see your Mum who also wasn't well

I've only had it once years ago and like you, was told to keep mobile. I hope it clears before you return home...
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12-10-2009, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Moli ->
Seemingly nowdays Nero, you are advise to walk, my doctor has always said, not to rest keep mobile, as you just stiffen up when you rest...
Must admit, walking really does help me, feel so much better now...
Best follow the docs advice then sciatic pain is caused by a trapped nerve in the spine, the pain travels down into your leg causing severe pain usually in the back of your upper leg.
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12-10-2009, 06:47 PM
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Aw Moli I have back and knee problems and find there is nothing like soaking in a really hot bath before getting into bed , the heat really does seem to help the pain.
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12-10-2009, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mags ->
Oh dear, it couldn't have happened at a worse time I hope it doesn't last too long this time, Moli. I remember when you had it bad last year and had to fly down to see your Mum who also wasn't well

I've only had it once years ago and like you, was told to keep mobile. I hope it clears before you return home...
That was a bad time Mags, as Mum was ill too, and as I could not go out and leave her, really sriffened up....
Was offered an op, years ago to remove the damaged disc, but as it does not bother me a lot, decided not to have the op....
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I hope it continues to ease up; I remember last year and how bad it was. Have you taken any meds for the pain?
 
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