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Q: New Here - Sciatica Questions

asked by: madisonscents on February 27th, 2007

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Hi!
So glad I found this forum! My left butt and thigh (deep tissue) started hurting REALLY bad 10 days ago. Four days ago I went to the ER. They did a vascular study to make sure it wasn't DVT and when it was negative they said it was something to do with my sciatic nerve. This pain is terrible! He gave me enough Vicodin and Valium to last until I could get in to see the spine doctor, which is tomorrow. About 2 years ago I fell and broke my tailbone and I'm wondering if this is a by-product of that injury. I'm really opposed to any back surgery. What will they do about the pain? Will I be on pain meds and muscle relaxers forever? I can't sit for more than about 10 minutes and getting up and down is excrutiating. Help! Smile

Replies(2)

madisonscents

replied on March 1st, 2007

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Update

My X-rays yesterday only showed a bit of arthritis going on so I'm scheduled for an MRI this afternoon. They refilled my Valium and Vicodin and put me on steroids as well. I'm really worried but I'm not freaking out too bad. I just want this pain to stop. The Dr. mentioned back surgery if it's what he thinks it is and then was like "I know your freaking out at this point" and I was like "Not really, I'll do whatever it takes to get rid of the pain". Will update tonight.

Thanks!

jacks1332

replied on March 26th, 2007

New User

Re: Update

madisonscents wrote:

I'm not an expert on this, but I had severe sciatica pain from the right side of my butt to my ankle someone told me to go get acupuncture, I hate needles, but I could hardley feel them they were so tiny the pain hasn't come back it's been a year. Hope this helps. I've recently had spine surgery for other reasons.

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