Topic: Pain in lower back going through the leg (Read 2681 times)

fasteddie · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2014, 06:44:12 PM »

Quote from: Ryan on March 27, 2014, 05:28:35 PM

Naproxin can cause tiredness and sickness so be careful if it's been prescribed.

Sounds like sciatica to me, I have it and have physio when needed. You're best of seeing what they say but stretching exercises is your best option in my opinion.

A fair point re-Naproxin. I mentioned it as it is part of the modern anti-inflammatories and doesn't give the horrid long term effects of votlarol (diclofenic sodium) or ibuprofen.
I take Naproxin but have not had those effects, however we are all different.

eukaryote76 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2014, 12:28:50 AM »

Lots of good advice on here.
Sounds like sciatica.
Physio is best.
Sadly no short term fix. Discs don't pop in and out but rupture and extrude a gel with the consistency of a haribo chew, which then takes weeks and months to be remodelled by inflammatory cells into something more like its pre-morbid anatomical shape.
In order of strength- ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen.
Similar anticipated order of worsening gastric side effects including gastritis and ulcers.
Actually heartwise, naproxen is safer than the weaker diclofenac though I don't suppose you'll be wanting to use any of these for too long and you're not likely to have ischaemic heart disease either. There are also kidney effects to take into account.
Take all of the above with food, don't exceed normal doses and if taken with paracetamol they work synergistically to the extent you actually need less nurofen/ diclo/ naproxen for the same effect.
Codeine and tramadol have their place but their own problems.
If you are using something long term for nerve pain talk to your dr about Lyrica.
But none of this substitute for physio.

Kal · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2014, 12:42:15 AM »

Quote from: eukaryote76 on March 28, 2014, 12:28:50 AM

Lots of good advice on here.
Sounds like sciatica.
Physio is best.
Sadly no short term fix. Discs don't pop in and out but rupture and extrude a gel with the consistency of a haribo chew, which then takes weeks and months to be remodelled by inflammatory cells into something more like its pre-morbid anatomical shape.
In order of strength- ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen.
Similar anticipated order of worsening gastric side effects including gastritis and ulcers.
Actually heartwise, naproxen is safer than the weaker diclofenac though I don't suppose you'll be wanting to use any of these for too long and you're not likely to have ischaemic heart disease either. There are also kidney effects to take into account.
Take all of the above with food, don't exceed normal doses and if taken with paracetamol they work synergistically to the extent you actually need less nurofen/ diclo/ naproxen for the same effect.
Codeine and tramadol have their place but their own problems.
If you are using something long term for nerve pain talk to your dr about Lyrica.
But none of this substitute for physio.

As a sufferer of 2 slipped discs. Totally agree with this post...

kal_m · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2014, 02:16:25 AM »

I advice you not to strain much and take extreme caution. Take it easy until your PT. Sciatic can be very painful and uncomfortable and I don't think any gel or pain killer would be that effective.

The Palmist · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2014, 03:07:37 AM »

That appointment is a long way, can you ring them to check for cancellations or go private.
I have found alcohol to be a good friend in the past but probably not a very good idea if you are taking all those pills.
All I can say mate is listen to your body, if you can't move a certain way then don't.

Butterfingerz · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2014, 02:33:57 PM »

Seven years ago I did irretreivable damage to the disc between l4-l5 &l5-s1 which eventually resulted in a fusion. Whilst waiting for the op I found that better than any medication (and I'd been put on a lot of it!) was a simple �15 tens machine. This mixes up the nerve signals to the brain so its not received by the brain as pain.

Be very carefull though as this is only to reduce the pain and is in no way a cure or therapy meaning no heavy lifting, carrying and playing sport. only over a period of time will the disc repair and this is usually around 6-8 weeks. If after this time youre still experiencing the same pain then there may be more serious treatment required.

Take it easy fella!!!

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