Is this a pay for problem or a sciatic/nerve problem?
I hurt my several months ago. It was tight and hurt and I couldn't move real resourcefully. I could run forward but no real lateral movement. That was within March. It's now July and I'm doing much better BUT I can't figure out what it wrong. My MRI showed a slight bulge surrounded by the L-5 but nothing showing nerve bloackage. I have an XRAY by my chiro that said I have to do 'decompression' to restore fluid to that sac in my spine. That, too have seemed to help. I have an EMG done that showed:
Evidence of moderate, bilateral superficial peroneal and right saphenous sensory neuropathy, as well as EMG evidence of moderate chronic right S1 radiculopathy.
If I take 1-2 ibuprofen - I'm ok until it wear off. I'm also taking Neurontin (100 X 3-4 a day) and it seems to be helping as in good health.
HERE'S THE STRANGE PART--- I take Adderall for ADHD. When I stop taking it, the pain is not NEARLY as fruitless. When I DO take it, it hurts BAD in my knees and butt.
The original pain go away in my back. The aching I feel now is lower but still within my 'piriformis' (Exercise has helped this, as have intense stretching) and in my outside knee and contained by my foot. My big toe and top of my foot still tingle when I stand too long if not on ibuprofen. When I take ONE SINGLE DOSE of Adderall very soon it BURNS all up through my leg. I believe this to be dehydration, to which I am prone and what ADDerall does cause.
Has anyone hear of anything like this? Dehydration? Lower back throbbing disappears but the butt and knee and foot still sting.
I can tell ya this - I sit on an exercise bubble at my computer and it has DONE WONDERS! My Lord, has it done wonders. Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone know a time frame for an injury like this (Lifting weights ((Squats)) caused this) and if anyone have similar symptoms. Tha pain is manageable but it sometimes it stings adjectives up my leg. However, it is nowhere near where it be a few months ago.
Any input to a newbie to these injuries would be great! Thanks so much.
Answer: I am not up on all the latest next to these things - I've not been to my chiro for a number of months presently, but I know exactly the pain you speak of!
For years I have battle issues with L5, and yes, it's a pain you don't promptly forget! I had the whole pain-in-the-butt piece happening after the initial injury, and when I am going to have problems, that tend to be how they present. A deep pain, contained by the butt, usually to the left, and it can take my legs out from below me in seconds!
One time my sister have to drag me through the grocery store, the cart between us, because I wasn't able to stand up or wander properly. Embarrassing? You bet. Painful? My gawd, yes! That's what I get for crouching down to check out the cheese bunker!
At that time I was underneath medical care for it, which did nothing. Most drugs didn't touch it, but I did find that the anti-inflammatory effects of Ibuprofen help. Cold packs helped a bit too. True nouns didn't arrive until I started seeing my first chiropractor, three times a week at first - for maybe two weeks, then once a week. With her help out, I got my life stern.
My most recent iffy thing has be with my piriformis muscle too! I was given exercises to do, which enjoy helped out sooo much! Having a problem with it is intricate to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it.
Have you thought about asking your chiropractor and MD about the Adderall? Chiro's usually enjoy all sorts of resource materials - many will enjoy a CPS manual where they can look up drugs and interactions so they know what their patients are taking and how their overall strength is being affected. They could be a really cooperative resource for you!
Good Luck! .
It makes sense that taking adderall would make it worse for two reason.
First of all, adderall does the opposite of neurontin. Neurontin is a middle nervous system depressant, and adderall is a central fidgety system stimulant.
Secondly, adderall can cause muscle tension, which may cause trigger points.
Have you had a therapeutic polish since the nerve pain started? If not, I'd absolutely recommend it. It may not help, but it could make a HUGE difference. It's also possible that trigger points are cause or contributing to the misalignment of your spine.
Here's a fun site to check out if you're wondering about trigger point referral patterns. http://myofascialtherapy.org/symptomchec...
Also check out http://www.triggerpointbook.com/sciatica... for information specific to sciatic dull pain and trigger points. (I have this book btw, and it's really good.).
Sounds similar to a herniated disc with pressure and irritation of the nerves to the legs...what's called sciatica. You don't supply your age...you might have some arthritis and spinal stenosis to boot. Keep up the exercises, especially for back and abdominal muscles.
Statistically, beside and without treatment, disc problems resolve in going on for two years, but you'll feel better if you exercise. If you're concerned, see a Physiatrist, a medical doctor trained in these problems. Have you have any physical therapy? That may be helpful along near a scheduled pt plan. Pain and budging discs can sometimes last for years. A worthy orthopedic doctor can help get you on track..
I chew over I can help you:
My mom recently have pretty much the same symptoms as you.All except the "stinging". Hers was much more of a purely flat out pain. She was contained by agony and it only went away beside asprin and laying down flat.
She went to several doctors and chiropractors and they adjectives said the same thing..."physical therepy or surgery"
She chose surgery and is presently recovering from a surgery on her siatic nerve..
I totally encourage you to ask your doctor if it is a siatic chutzpah problem because I've seen first-hand how painful it can be!.
You enjoy had lots of good counsel sofar.
I just wanted to read out that I too have the same problems next to my Lumbar spine and have found Hydrotherapy/aquatherapy to be quite appropriate at strengthening the core muscles and keeping the back mobile. The extra warm pool really made a difference too. Look for a physiotherapy place that offer these classes. You get a personalised program specific to your injury and a physio will overlook your rehab.
PIlls have done little to back. I rely heavily on my hotpack..
What you have sounds like a sciatic impertinence problem. In the old days they called it sciatica or lumbago. If the intervertebral disc above or below the L5 vertebrae have been pinched (crushed, herniated) it would push against its capsule and and the spinal nerves. The sciatic courage is usually involved when one of the lower lumbar discs has been crushed. You will own pain in your buttock (usually one side), radiating down your leg as far as your foot. This dpends on the exact quality of the of the pressure against the sciatic nerve by the disc. There are specific back exercises that a psychoanalyst (in consultation with your doctor) can give you. See http://www.adderall.net/ It might explain why you own pain while you are taking the medication and why it stops after you have stopped taking it. Good luck