Sciatica Pain
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Sciatica
Asked by M.T. from Albuquerque
on March 10, 2007
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This may sound a little odd, but does anyone have any suggestions on dealing with sciatica?
Oh, I forgot to mention...heat, cold, ibuprofen and 3 visits to the chir...
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- Hi M., Assuming that you have already had plain film x-rays my next steps would be as follows. Since you have not responded to the chiropractic care that you have ...
- My sister had sciatica while she was pregnant (I know that isn't your issue) and afterwards. This is what her doctor told her: • Regular exercise helps to build a...
- Hello, I use just the heating pad every 15 min's for an hour and then stretch that area. So on for 15, than turn off than try stretch, walk (wait 15) than back on for ...
Sciatica
Asked by M.S. from New York
on March 24, 2008
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Can someone recommend a fantastic chiropractor in the Northeast section of the Bronx. I am 6 months pregnant and have a bad case of sciatica. Looking for someone that ...
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- Is there any way that you could make it into the city? I am a chiropractor at 56 and Park. I see many pregnant women with the same problem. I could also ask around a b...
- i highly recommend a traditional osteopath (d.o.) - chiro care is an off-shoot of this but it is much more subtle and gentle. i used to see a chiro before discovering ...
- Hi I had sciatica really bad. I went to a Spine Doctor. When the inflammation went down he suggested yoga instead of therapy. I went to a small one at a local church....
Sciatica
Asked by Y.D. from Dallas
on August 30, 2006
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I was doing some research online and I really think that I have sciatica (I read that there were different kinds but I dont know what kind I have bc I have yet to go t...
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- I had this bad during pregnancy. The only thing that helped was this one stretch. Stand facing a wall and touch it with both hands. Press hard and put one leg back...
- I had the same prob...I started working out and it got alot worse..but I ended up having a massive hernaited disc and didnt know it. I let it go way too long and then ...
- Chiropractic care can be really beneficial for this. I'd say it was definitely worth a try if you can find someone who knows their stuff. I've heard good things about ...
Severe Sciatica...
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on February 23, 2009
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Hello Everyone
I had sciatica when I was pregnant with my boys, and I have it now again, although I'm not pregnant. I am in such excruciating pain that I went to U...
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- Perhaps trying talking to a yoga or pilates instructor. When I did yoga, I remember that I could reduce the stress on the nerve causing the pain.
- I had pain levels like yours for two years. I was misdiagnosed for at least a year (dr. said it was sciatica), but like another commenter here, it was a bulging disk. ...
- Hi J., by all means seek out a good chiropractor. I have sciatica many times and the only way I could get thrugh it and over it was to see a chiropractorl Good Luck
Help with Sciatica During Pregnancy
Asked by C.E. from Portland
on July 17, 2008
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Hi all~
I am 5 months pregnant with our second baby. My first pregnancy was a breeze (with a difficult labor) but this one has been challenging. I have been suffering...
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- Hi C.! I had sciatica with my first child and it's no fun! I tried prenatal yoga and prenatal massage therapy and it seemed to ease the pain. Good luck!
- What helped me the best was lying on the floor with my feet up on the couch and doing some gentle streches, Lay flat on the floor with your feet on the couch or chair....
- Ideally, you would have a full ergonomic assessment. As pregnancy progresses, our joints get more flexible for the BIG flex our hip area needs to make! This makes us m...
Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy
Asked by C.U. from Chicago
on July 30, 2007
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I have had this severe Sciatica pain on my right side for 1 week today. I have been to the hospital twice as well as my doctor's office. They have me on Tylenol 3 an...
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- I have this with my current pregnancy(3'rd). My first child bent my pelvic bone to cause this. Go to the chiropractor. It helps so much. Also see if they can order...
- CHIROPRACTOR!!!!! With all 3 of my pregnancies I went to the chiro...I swear by them and it is completely safe...it relieves so much pressure. I first went when I wa...
- I have never had this, but I did hear that cold helps and also alternating ice and heat.
Sciatica and Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Omaha
on November 13, 2007
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I am 28 weeks pregnant and have been suffering with sciatic pain for about the last 2 months. I have been doing physical therapy and recently started with a chiroprac...
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- Hi J., I had sciatic pain in my first pregnancy. I started going to my chiropractor once a week and after my appoitment it was always better. It wasn't gone but it ...
- Hey J., I have feel your pain. I also had sciatic nerve pain when I was pregnant with my daughter. It started around 14 weeks prego and went through the rest of my...
- When you say your OB will not "let" you have anything for pain I have to wonder if your OB is a sadist. I suffer with SPD (basically the cartilage that holds your ...
Suggestions for Sciatica Pain Relief
Asked by C.F. from San Francisco
on August 5, 2009
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Does anyone have good advice for helping to relieve sciatica pain? I can not put any pressure on my left leg. When I try to walk, I get shooting pain all the way dow...
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- weird that you would be given RX for pain meds, but not for PT - i always have sciatic pain, but comes and goes. during preganancy it's at it's worst & always there - ...
- Have you seen a chiropractor? I think it could help tremendously. Maybe go for a consultation at a minimum to check it out if you aren't comfortable.
- Hi There! If you have never had sciatica, you may just have this issue now cause baby is sitting in a funny spot. Try getting into a pool to relive the presure. Ask...
Any Tips to Relieve Bad Sciatica Pain in Late Pregnancy?
Asked by N.F. from Reno
on August 11, 2009
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Ladies - I'm dying. I have sciatica pain shooting down my left leg... it was manageable for a few weeks and now I've crossed into major pain territory. I have a little...
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- OK, I have a really bizarre solution. I have had horrible sciatica since I broke my back in highschool. A few months ago, my chiropractor did a simple thing that my ...
- Find a GREAT chiropractor that works with pregnant Momma's. You won't regret it!! Congrats! M.
- I would recommend a chiropractor. Not sure where you live, but I saw and continue to see Dr. Cherie Smith in Encinitas at Back to Balance Family Chiropractic. ###-###-...
Percocet During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from Los Angeles
on March 17, 2008
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So I sprained my ankle on Friday and my doctor gave me Percocet to take (because I'm a big whimp when it comes to pain). They're the 7.5/500 kind. He said it's perfect...
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- I feel for you. I had terrible Sciatica during my third pregnancy beginning during the 6th month and had to take tylenol with codeine throughout the remainder of my p...
- Hey S., I did the same thing when I was pregnant. I was 6 months as well. They gave me vicodin. I talked to the doctor that prescribed it, the pharmacist and my OB...
- Hi S., Because of a previously existing medical condition I had to take oxycontin and percocet during my pregnancy. I am now the mother of a beautiful three month old...
