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Reply #30 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 4:59pm

Jovial Monk wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 4:57pm:

I needed a total hip replacement surgery to get rid of (80%) pain in my right hip. Left hip is fine, practically no arthritis there.

If you can get it done… go for it… I’ve heard so many say how much better life is with either hip or knee replacements. Big scar in place of pain-be-gone!

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Sophia Gold Member Offline Posts: 8285	Re: Sciatica Reply #32 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 5:36pm Jovial Monk wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 5:10pm: I have had it done, 2012 IIRC O I C You have had it done… not needing it to be done So 80% pain gone? Sounds like a good outcome.
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Reply #33 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 6:02pm

Sophia wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 4:47pm:

I had been in a car accident age 21 as passenger… car was t boned… spun around and my right hip was walloped where the gear stick was…
Took ages to stop limping… then I had pregnancies and as the bones move… I ended up being reminded of that old injury… it just never got better… no matter how many chiros I saw.
And the occasional sciatica was thwarting…. as a young mum and household to run… it never ceased to remind me it’s there.
Now fast forward decades…. In feb this year I saw a RA specialist and he injected cortisone in my hip.
I have not had any hip or sciatica problem since! I could almost cry with joy!
Then I get pissed off as I wonder why no doctor has ever done that for me throughout my life!
Sure I have a high pain threshold… but maybe I needed to really whinge louder? We’re they not hearing me? All my life?
This RA specialist also is the only doctor that did tests for me and found I had lupus!
Now this has made sense with all I have been through… it answered a lot of questions re: health and pain issues.
And to think… I said to my husband… “what’s the point going to a specialist and being out of pocket couple hundred $$$$ when they just brush me off and say nothing wrong!”

Wrong! I almost cancelled the appointment after nearly a 3 month wait. To reluctantly go half heartedly… to finding out how frikken amazing he was! Wow… just when I lost all hope!

I still can’t believe there is no pain in my right hip any longer!
Days of joy!

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AusGeoff Gold Member Offline Sage of Gippsland Posts: 5999 Victoria Gender:	Re: Sciatica Reply #35 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:39pm I tried the cortisone injection treatment for sacroiliac joint pain. In my case a total waste of time.
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Reply #36 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:45pm

Karnal wrote on Oct 16^th, 2022 at 2:55am:

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 6:59pm:

I had keyhole surgery for for sciatica about 7 years ago. As the surgeon at St Vincent's said about the protruding jelly-like substance that presses on the sciatic nerve; you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Remove it. He did. Never looked back, never had any issues since.
BUT have heard horror stories about subsequent procedures for the (unsuccessful) fusion of vertebrae, chronic, unrelenting pain and all the rest.

Tip: do not sit so your hip is lower than your knees. It puts more pressure on your back. Don't sit for long periods. strengthen your core, as aqua says, but not while you are in pain, it will just make it worse. Don't go to a physio WHILE in pain, it will just make it worse (surgeon's advice).
Get off yer arse and if not, get a monkey chair if you can. Amazing.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rem7CAtlS._AC_.jpg

A monkey chair, eh? Do you have to sit in it to eat?

So brave. Do you know what you are, dear boy?

You're keyholed. We mean this in the nicest possible way, no?

Well, it could be worse - I could be a wee Paki like you. Imagine the fkkn AGONY of that!!!

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Reply #37 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:56pm

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 6:59pm:

I had keyhole surgery for for sciatica about 7 years ago. As the surgeon at St Vincent's said about the protruding jelly-like substance that presses on the sciatic nerve; you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Remove it. He did. Never looked back, never had any issues since.
BUT have heard horror stories about subsequent procedures for the (unsuccessful) fusion of vertebrae, chronic, unrelenting pain and all the rest.

Tip: do not sit so your hip is lower than your knees. It puts more pressure on your back. Don't sit for long periods. strengthen your core, as aqua says, but not while you are in pain, it will just make it worse. Don't go to a physio WHILE in pain, it will just make it worse (surgeon's advice).
Get off yer arse and if not, get a monkey chair if you can. Amazing.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rem7CAtlS._AC_.jpg

Thanks Frank.
Seems many people have this and the severity varies a LOT.
I ignore posts that are irrelevant.

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Reply #38 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 8:08pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:56pm:

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 6:59pm:

I had keyhole surgery for for sciatica about 7 years ago. As the surgeon at St Vincent's said about the protruding jelly-like substance that presses on the sciatic nerve; you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Remove it. He did. Never looked back, never had any issues since.
BUT have heard horror stories about subsequent procedures for the (unsuccessful) fusion of vertebrae, chronic, unrelenting pain and all the rest.

Tip: do not sit so your hip is lower than your knees. It puts more pressure on your back. Don't sit for long periods. strengthen your core, as aqua says, but not while you are in pain, it will just make it worse. Don't go to a physio WHILE in pain, it will just make it worse (surgeon's advice).
Get off yer arse and if not, get a monkey chair if you can. Amazing.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rem7CAtlS._AC_.jpg

Thanks Frank.
Seems many people have this and the severity varies a LOT.
I ignore posts that are irrelevant.

Sitting is the new smoking.
But if you must sit, sit well - monkey chair.
Standy desk + monkey chair + moving, walking.

NOT while in pain, though. I went to a physo, very nice, helpful but no use. It just got we\ore and worse. if the toothpaste is too far out you have no way of putting it back in the tube. Follow the advice you TRUST. Exhaust all options before going for surgery. But if that is the answer then that is the answer.
ALWAYS ask about what if it doesn't work.
I can't believe my luck so far - no issues for 7 years post operation.

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Reply #39 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 9:15pm

AusGeoff wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:39pm:

I tried the cortisone injection treatment for sacroiliac joint pain.

In my case a total waste of time. Cry

I’ve heard others tell me it didn’t work for them… and I asked them if they rested for 24 hours after… which they said no….I’m not sure if this is why I may have been fortunate for it to work… I read this online and did what it said. Was hard to stay still as I was edgy to do stuff but I persevered and maybe.. it’s the reason it worked for me…

”After a cortisone injection, it is strongly advised to rest the affected joint for 24 hours and refrain from doing strenuous activity or exercise for several days. Resting after the shot is vital to reduce inflammation”

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Reply #40 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 10:01pm

Frank wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 8:08pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:56pm:

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 6:59pm:

I had keyhole surgery for for sciatica about 7 years ago. As the surgeon at St Vincent's said about the protruding jelly-like substance that presses on the sciatic nerve; you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Remove it. He did. Never looked back, never had any issues since.
BUT have heard horror stories about subsequent procedures for the (unsuccessful) fusion of vertebrae, chronic, unrelenting pain and all the rest.

Tip: do not sit so your hip is lower than your knees. It puts more pressure on your back. Don't sit for long periods. strengthen your core, as aqua says, but not while you are in pain, it will just make it worse. Don't go to a physio WHILE in pain, it will just make it worse (surgeon's advice).
Get off yer arse and if not, get a monkey chair if you can. Amazing.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rem7CAtlS._AC_.jpg

Thanks Frank.
Seems many people have this and the severity varies a LOT.
I ignore posts that are irrelevant.

Sitting is the new smoking.
But if you must sit, sit well - monkey chair.
Standy desk + monkey chair + moving, walking.

NOT while in pain, though. I went to a physo, very nice, helpful but no use. It just got we\ore and worse. if the toothpaste is too far out you have no way of putting it back in the tube. Follow the advice you TRUST. Exhaust all options before going for surgery. But if that is the answer then that is the answer.
ALWAYS ask about what if it doesn't work.
I can't believe my luck so far - no issues for 7 years post operation.

Congrats.
From what you have written, I assume you take good responsibility for your own well being.
As do I.

Some people seem to try to harm themselves.
What I see some people at work do, I step WELL back and keep clear.

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Reply #41 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 10:31pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:56pm:

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 6:59pm:

I had keyhole surgery for for sciatica about 7 years ago. As the surgeon at St Vincent's said about the protruding jelly-like substance that presses on the sciatic nerve; you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Remove it. He did. Never looked back, never had any issues since.
BUT have heard horror stories about subsequent procedures for the (unsuccessful) fusion of vertebrae, chronic, unrelenting pain and all the rest.

Tip: do not sit so your hip is lower than your knees. It puts more pressure on your back. Don't sit for long periods. strengthen your core, as aqua says, but not while you are in pain, it will just make it worse. Don't go to a physio WHILE in pain, it will just make it worse (surgeon's advice).
Get off yer arse and if not, get a monkey chair if you can. Amazing.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rem7CAtlS._AC_.jpg

Thanks Frank.
Seems many people have this and the severity varies a LOT.
I ignore posts that are irrelevant.

I do that too Sprint.

Hey Frank could you PM me regarding your keyhole surgery please? I wouldn't mind a recommendation re doctor and hospital IN CASE I need to have surgery (mind you I'm trying to avoid doctors and hospitals full stop).

What I found helped my sciatica was to keep moving (hence the incessant gardening lol). I should point out that I do measure my time in the garden AND I no longer do any heavy lifting. Hubby does all that for me OR my eldest son.

I have learned that regular super hot showers and specific shower gels help me. I average 3 a day

I also use a 3 minute in the microwave wheat pack which I place on my bed so my sciatica affected area lies directly on top of it. As a matter of fact I sleep like that every night. It's sooo soothing.

IF I have an episode of unbelievable pain (that hasn't happened for some time so I guess I'm due soon 🥺☹️) I go for 2 panadol Rapids straight before bed. If that doesn't help at all and I'm in agony (to the point where I'm lying in bed thinking ambulance and hospital) THAT'S when I grab my Iphone and email my GP who has all my MRI scans regarding my level of sciatica. There are a number of levels and I'm up there in the severe area regrettably. By early morning he's emailed me back and organised some serious pain relief ( Mersyndol ). He then emails the script to my local pharmacy and my hubby gets that for me as soon as the pharmacy opens. Unfortunately Mersyndol is expensive and it upsets my tummy so I only have the stuff as a last resort. But it does help and I can at least get some sleep.

Anyway ... it's been some time since I've had sciatica pain so I'm making the most out of being pain free and trying to enjoy each day. I am ever so careful not to over strain myself.

Note : physiotherapy did not help me much. I had heaps of sessions and some even involved being in traction. I couldn't see any difference.

Exercises which I find helpful: at night when in my pjs...hubby massages my legs and feet (20 mins all up) so I get him to finish off by grabbing me by both ankles and gently lifting them and then pulling them a few cms towards him at the same time. He does that twice. That seriously helps my pelvic and lower back areas.

We're all different and everyone has a routine which is more or less their coping mechanism which works for them.

The problem I have with sciatica is this : I'm waiting for the next episode of unbearable pain to hit but I have no idea when/where it's going to take place so I'm on edge and I feel like I'm walking on eggshells all the time. I HATE that! ☹️

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Reply #42 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 10:40pm

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 8:28pm:

Gordon wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 8:26pm:

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 6:59pm:

I had keyhole surgery for for sciatica about 7 years ago. As the surgeon at St Vincent's said about the protruding jelly-like substance that presses on the sciatic nerve; you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Remove it. He did. Never looked back, never had any issues since.
BUT have heard horror stories about subsequent procedures for the (unsuccessful) fusion of vertebrae, chronic, unrelenting pain and all the rest.

Tip: do not sit so your hip is lower than your knees. It puts more pressure on your back. Don't sit for long periods. strengthen your core, as aqua says, but not while you are in pain, it will just make it worse. Don't go to a physio WHILE in pain, it will just make it worse (surgeon's advice).
Get off yer arse and if not, get a monkey chair if you can. Amazing.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rem7CAtlS._AC_.jpg

I had mine done at St Vincents... Tim Steel, one of the best.

Yes, him.

Ahhh! I'll mention that name to my GP AND I'll also check out what other names he reckons.

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Reply #43 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 11:04pm

Lisa Jones wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 10:31pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 7:56pm:

Frank wrote on Oct 15^th, 2022 at 6:59pm:

I had keyhole surgery for for sciatica about 7 years ago. As the surgeon at St Vincent's said about the protruding jelly-like substance that presses on the sciatic nerve; you can't put toothpaste back in the tube. Remove it. He did. Never looked back, never had any issues since.
BUT have heard horror stories about subsequent procedures for the (unsuccessful) fusion of vertebrae, chronic, unrelenting pain and all the rest.

Tip: do not sit so your hip is lower than your knees. It puts more pressure on your back. Don't sit for long periods. strengthen your core, as aqua says, but not while you are in pain, it will just make it worse. Don't go to a physio WHILE in pain, it will just make it worse (surgeon's advice).
Get off yer arse and if not, get a monkey chair if you can. Amazing.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rem7CAtlS._AC_.jpg

Thanks Frank.
Seems many people have this and the severity varies a LOT.
I ignore posts that are irrelevant.

I do that too Sprint.

Hey Frank could you PM me regarding your keyhole surgery please? I wouldn't mind a recommendation re doctor and hospital IN CASE I need to have surgery (mind you I'm trying to avoid doctors and hospitals full stop).

What I found helped my sciatica was to keep moving (hence the incessant gardening lol). I should point out that I do measure my time in the garden AND I no longer do any heavy lifting. Hubby does all that for me OR my eldest son.

I have learned that regular super hot showers and specific shower gels help me. I average 3 a day

I also use a 3 minute in the microwave wheat pack which I place on my bed so my sciatica affected area lies directly on top of it. As a matter of fact I sleep like that every night. It's sooo soothing.

IF I have an episode of unbelievable pain (that hasn't happened for some time so I guess I'm due soon 🥺☹️) I go for 2 panadol Rapids straight before bed. If that doesn't help at all and I'm in agony (to the point where I'm lying in bed thinking ambulance and hospital) THAT'S when I grab my Iphone and email my GP who has all my MRI scans regarding my level of sciatica. There are a number of levels and I'm up there in the severe area regrettably. By early morning he's emailed me back and organised some serious pain relief ( Mersyndol ). He then emails the script to my local pharmacy and my hubby gets that for me as soon as the pharmacy opens. Unfortunately Mersyndol is expensive and it upsets my tummy so I only have the stuff as a last resort. But it does help and I can at least get some sleep.

Anyway ... it's been some time since I've had sciatica pain so I'm making the most out of being pain free and trying to enjoy each day. I am ever so careful not to over strain myself.

Note : physiotherapy did not help me much. I had heaps of sessions and some even involved being in traction. I couldn't see any difference.

Exercises which I find helpful: at night when in my pjs...hubby massages my legs and feet (20 mins all up) so I get him to finish off by grabbing me by both ankles and gently lifting them and then pulling them a few cms towards him at the same time. He does that twice. That seriously helps my pelvic and lower back areas.

We're all different and everyone has a routine which is more or less their coping mechanism which works for them.

The problem I have with sciatica is this : I'm waiting for the next episode of unbearable pain to hit but I have no idea when/where it's going to take place so I'm on edge and I feel like I'm walking on eggshells all the time. I HATE that! ☹️

Wow.

Look, try an ice pack.
nothing else is working.
You are in a no lose situation.

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Reply #44 - Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 11:12pm

An ICE pack?? For sciatica??

Not a HEAT pack?

Are you sure????

Edit : OMG!!!

https://www.spine-health.com/blog/how-use-ice-cool-down-your-sciatica-symptoms

When red-hot sciatica pain sears down your leg, using ice therapy can be uniquely effective in immediately soothing the pain.

Use ice therapy as soon as your pain starts. Ice or cold therapy is recommended when your sciatica is acute or flares up. Cold therapy typically works by:

1. Increasing your tolerance to pain and slowing down the speed at which your nerves send pain signals to the brain

2. Acting locally, as opposed to taking oral pain-relieving medications, which have a body-wide (systemic) effect

The application of cold directly affects your body tissues, providing more effective pain control.

How ice therapy reduces sciatica pain:

When you use ice therapy, the following changes occur in your sore tissues:

1. Lessens pain. Cold therapy reduces pain by decreasing the conduction of nerves of the skin.

2. Numbs the area. The reduction in tissue temperature causes a numbing effect due to the constriction of blood vessels and a decrease in blood flow.

3. Reduces muscle spasm. Cold therapy decreases muscle spasm, which usually creates pain, by cooling the muscle fibers.

4. Decreases inflammation. Lowering the tissue temperature causes a decrease in tissue metabolism and oxygen intake, reducing the overall inflammatory process.

5. Prevents swelling. Reduction in inflammation results in decreased fluid collection and swelling.

Ice therapy can provide effective pain relief when used in acute conditions and may also help prevent the need to take pain-relieving medications.

Apply the icepack to your lower back

Sciatica is caused by an underlying lower back condition. The lower back problem typically pinches or irritates one (or more) of your sciatic nerve roots, which in turn sends pain and other symptoms along your long sciatic nerve.

When you use ice therapy for sciatica pain, apply the icepack to your lower back and rear pelvis—where the sciatic nerve roots are located. Icing this area, rather than your thigh or calf where the pain may be more, will help control and numb the pain at its origin and also calm the nearby nerves.

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