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Maroochydore 4558

I have had Sciatica pain for a few weeks now in my right thigh muscle and it gets very sore and weak by the afternoon. I have been massaging Anti Inflamation gel into it and today it’s been massaged with FisioCrem a natural Arnica, Calendula and Hypercuim cream into it. I am waiting to get a referral from my doctor for Xrays and he’s talking about injections. What is your opinion on this problem which I have had previously.
Hugs from Judy Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia

March 7, 2021
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Members shared a wide range of experiences with sciatica pain, from short-term relief through injections to long-term management challenges... Read more

Members shared a wide range of experiences with sciatica pain, from short-term relief through injections to long-term management challenges involving surgeries, nerve damage, and chronic pain. Several members offered practical strategies that helped them, including cortisone or dexamethasone injections, TENS machines, anti-inflammatory creams like Flexall and FisioCrem, acupuncture, hydrotherapy for gentle exercise, gluten-free and lactose-free diets to reduce inflammation, and medical marijuana for muscle relaxation. A recurring theme was the importance of self-advocacy with doctors, getting proper imaging like X-rays or CT scans to pinpoint the problem, avoiding opioids when possible, and finding what works for your own body through persistence and patience.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I would definitely recommend a DUAL CHANNEL TENS MACHINE as a reliable partner/ back up to any injections and other painkiller meds u may be taking atm

July 2, 2021 (edited)
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Sleep well tonight JG

July 1, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

So glad ur feeling better JG. I'm a bit better painwise today, weather's been sunny and warm but now at 8.20pm it's turned rather cold so I've turned my heating on. I've been to my bro and sister-in-law today for a lovely Sunday lunch which I greatly enjoyed. STAY WELL and IN LESS PAIN !

April 18, 2021 (edited)
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have lived with my sciatica in my left leg now since 2012. Doctors did 2 back operations December 2017 with complications. Worsened sciatica, chronic pain lower back, mostly left side with the occasional right side and nerve damage in my right foot which is inflamed 24/7. Balance issues with the fact that I have trouble stepping backwards. I cannot stand or walk very long and I use a walker. I have my right foot operation in June for bunion and clamp for the twisting bones. I am worried that it will be worse after the operation. I have sharp pains, tingling, cold and swelling in it 24/ 7 as it is. They put disc's and metal in my back and I find the metal causes more swelling in my back which causes me all kinds of pains hon xo. You are a warrior hon xo. Keep up the the good fight hon xo. May God bless you hon xo.

May 9, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Howdy from the wild wild west! Yes Judith sleep plays a big part in my daily outlook and overall recovery. Before I found my pain management team, sleep was almost impossible. But now I sleep 8-10 hours a nite and feel rested, ready to tackle any problem, well almost any problem...

March 9, 2021

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