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I have 2 ruptured disks that pinch the sciatic nerve.Anti-inflammatories do not work at adjectives since it is being pinch.Been taking hydrocodone 500mg,but lately have to steal 2 of them and at times that doesn't even help.My dr says surgery is not an preference for me since I am diabetic and he says it would not heal very well.Got any suggestions?
Answer: Stacy, I have similar problem right now but within my case an operation it is an option, but I am a short time ago so terrified of it and will leave it as the especially, very last likelihood. Tomorrow I have a MRI scan and after this the doctors will decide what to do subsequent. I have already said "no" to one osteopath who wanted me to hold the operation.
The same as you I did not find the medicines much helpful. I am seeing immediately another osteopath who tries to save me from the operation. He does a very appropriate job but the time will show if it will help contained by longer term. Have you had a physiotherapy? They do a exceptionally deep massage to relax the muscles and it help, even if this is only for a short time. This I would really recommend you.
Also, own you tried an epidural injection (although I also said "no" to it as I am still hoping I will get better without it).
What you can do at home is hang on to your back and the place where it hurts thaw out as much time as possible (heat pads, hot water bottle, fry cream or spray).
I also bought a tens unit but still don't feel it is working for me (but it is worth trying as some culture can feel the difference ).
Also, my osteopath told me to buy an elastic support for my put a bet on as he said I will feel a difference after using it. See www.physio-med.com, Triple Pull Elastic LS (Lumbosacral) support, code no 6064.
The exercises the first answerer suggested you to do will help you too. Please do it regularly.
Do you swim? I find swimming relaxing and slightly easing the discomfort.
It is very important to see a apposite physio, so she/he can suggested a few tips or useful information about your problem. It will not dance away on its own. Please try a few different doctors, not GP's but an Osteopath or Physiotherapist, or Neurosurgeon.
Do you sleep on a firm mattress?
I really hope you will get better soon. x.
There are a couple of exercises that will really help this nouns for pain and inflammation.
The first one:
Lay on your back on the bed next to your bent knees up in front of you, feet flat on the bed. Cross one leg over the other by putting your ankle on your thigh. GENTLY elevate the leg that isn't crossed about two or three inches off the bed. Hold this stretch for a few second, then let walk. Do it several times. You should feel the stretch in the sciatic sassiness and hamstring muscle. Regular stretching will keep this area vastly limber and make your pain greatly less.
Second exercise: very much resembling the first one, but done standing in a pool (about chest deep river is good.) Stand flat on the bottom of the pool, legs just slightly apart for go together (about shoulder width). Cross one leg over your other, same as the other exercise--put your ankle on your thigh. Then hold your arms straight out in front and pretend to "sit" down in the marine until your uncrossed thigh is parallel to the bottom of the pool. Hold on to the pool edge if necessary so you can do this. When you receive into the "seated" position, raise your foot that is still on the pool bottom up around 2 inches. Hold this position for about 15 seconds if you can, later relax.
Both exercises should be done often and evenly--on both sides of your body--to get even benefits.
And if I be you, I'd get off the Vicodan as soon as possible. The more you steal the more you need--it's addictive, and the withdrawal is not pleasant. If you manage your fund with exercise you can manage the dull pain with Tylenol..
I developed a bulging disc between lumbar 4 and 5 by running too much on the jogging trail. I'll give an account you what I did. You'll have to decide what is applicable within your case. Ruptured disks are more serious than bulging disks.
1) My chiropractor recommended taking daily doses of 100 mg. of Vitamin B6. It strenghthens nerves. I notice an improvement in 4 to 6 weeks.
2) Aleve is a well brought-up NSAID medication that is sold over the counter.
The doctor can prescribe a stronger form of the drug in the christen Naproxen. The doctor can also prescribe Tramadol which is a narcotic and good pain reliever.
3) The lunge exercise is correct for sciatic conditions.
An example is at the bottom of this site:
http://www.halhigdon.com/15Ktraining/Str...
4) I bought the Teeter inversion table. You can invert yourself partially
or completely for spine decompression. It feels great.
It costs a few hundred but I similar to it.
http://www.teeterhangups.com/home.html
5) Back ice packs (they connect next to velcro) you can buy them at most pharmacies
-- example at the site below:
http://www.shapeupshop.com/fitness/recov...
6) I purchased the Rebuilder 2407 Electronic Stimulator (information at the site below).
This product was intended for a variety of ailments including fortitude damage due to diabetes but I found it helpful when the electrical attachments are placed slightly to the right and departed of the spine where the bulging disk occurs. In my valise, just slightly lower than waist level to the right and not here of the spine.
They want $699 for this, so it's something to consider even though it's a little expensive. I bought the more expensive model since it had the AC adapter associated next to it rather than just the mobile (and so it supplies more power)
http://www.rebuildermedical.com/