Sciatica Pain
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Treatment for Sciatic Nerve Pain?
Asked by T.O. from Minneapolis
on September 2, 2009
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I have had terrible sciatic nerve pain in my left side for over 3 years now and have been unable to find any relief from it. Some days are better than others, but it ...
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- Exercise and stretches. It helped me (51, running every day, had problems for many years, they were gone after I practiced focused stretches). It helped my mom (75, sh...
- the only thing that has helped me is chiropractor, stretching,deep tissue massage and warm baths. I started playing on a soccer team along with my kicboxing and I have...
- Try Hyjek Chiropractic Care in Uptown. They use a machine to adjust called the Pro Adjuster and they also do extensive thermal readings on your spine, etc. They are ...
Ready for Baby to Get Here
Asked by A.S. from Lubbock
on June 11, 2007
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I am a first time mom and I have 7 weeks left in my pregnancy.I am starting to have alot of pain with the pregnancy.i am very excited about the baby on the way but som...
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- When I was pregnant with my last child I to was having a lot of pain in weird places, like my side, my back and the lower part of my stomach. When the baby dropped it ...
- Dear A., My daugher-in-law had the samething,but her dr. told her she had gallstones in her gallbladder. It felt like she had knives stuck in her back also it was ve...
- First off, those last 6-7 weeks go by so slow it's not even funny. I know that's not consolation, but it does. The only thing that I can say is get everything ready ...
Back and Hip Pain
Asked by J.L. from Harrisburg
on June 1, 2009
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I have been having problems with my SI joint and hip joint. I am to the point where I am relying on my 10 year to help me with most housework. Has anyone had this pr...
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- There is already a lot of great advice posted here - but here is my two cents! :) I have had degeneration in my back since I can remember - it's hereditary as far ...
- J.-I would get to an Orthopedic Doctor ASAP. I never ever had back problems in my life until I went to a chiropractor for my shoulder. My back started to go out all ...
- I suggest you see your primary care physician and get a referral to physical therapy. I had severe pain in my hip and leg. The strengthening exercises and even more ...
Heel Pain??
Asked by A.S. from Lancaster
on February 12, 2009
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I have been having pain on the bottom of my foot at the heel since this summer, I thought it was because I wore flip flops, but I still have it. It comes and goes and...
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- sound liek you have a bone spur. i have orthodicks and they work wonders. T.
- Oh do I feel your PAIN! It sounds like you have a HEEL SPUR. I have suffered with them in the past. At first, I wanted to check to see your age, cos it usually hits...
- This sort of sounds like something my mom had in both of her feet, and I think they call it "Spurs." (spelling)
Inducing Labor
Asked by S.L. from Spartanburg
on February 10, 2009
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I was induced to deliver my daughter 4 years ago, and it did not go well. I was 0 cm dilated, not in any kind of labor at all, and it only took 3 1/2 hours from the t...
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- Oww. That sounds painful. From what I know, episiotomies are not directly related to being induced. It is about your body, the doctor or midwife with you, the baby's...
- I agree with what most of the others are saying. You're not techincally "overdue" until 42 weeks. Unless there's a problem, there is no reason to induce you. After ...
- I am so sorry to hear everything you have been through. I am a firm believer the birth process was meant to offer empowerment to bring the mom up to a place to mother...
Ovarian Cysts + Back Pain?
Asked by E.C. from Salt Lake City
on February 24, 2008
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I have endometrosis and ovarian cysts. I was just wondering, has anyone else has had back pain when their cysts act up? Especially at night? My cysts are acting up a...
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- This may have nothing to do with it, but sometimes random information turns out to be useful. I've had back pain since I was about 16. It has changed over the years, h...
- E., I have been studying nutrition and natural health for many years. One of the things I have learned is estrogen dominance. It is a disease that is totally curable ...
- Hi E.! In resonse to your back pain relating to cysts. I believe it's possible. I'm a yoga teacher with PCOS, so I sometimes have cysts too. I can recommend some bo...
Problems with Epidural
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on October 5, 2008
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My daughter is 9 months old. Since then I have had numbness that comes and goes in my lower extremities. It started a few months after she was born in my right leg b...
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- Mine was more pain than numbness, and my D.C. alleviated 99% of it - Of course, I don't know that I could have made it through my second pregnancy without chiropractic...
- I had problems with an Epidural and it leaked while it was in and made my butt completely numb, but it cleared up completely as soon as the wires were taken out becaus...
- Good morning, K., It is very possible you have a pinched nerve and since you got relief from a chiropractor before, you would be wise to consult one again. Get a comp...
Excercise and "Pains" After Giving Birth?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on January 27, 2008
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So I finally had my baby(vaginally) on Jan 23!! :) My question is, how soon until I can do light abdominal excercises and which ones do you recommend?
Also, do any of...
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- A. M, Hello. As far as as exercises postpartum, first get the approval of your OB. Then, on a resista-ball or gymball, sit on it, (your thighs should be parallel t...
- about 6 weeks after I had my first son (vaginally w/ epi) I did pilates. Great way to get your abs back in shape. I don't remember having hip or back soreness however....
- I had back pains around my epi site as well. I would imagine that is normal considering the size of that needle they put in your back - eeeeekkk. At any rate, my pai...
8 Weeks Pregnant and Having Horrible Leg Cramps
Asked by K.L. from Casper
on August 5, 2008
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I am 8 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and last week I started having leg cramps in my right leg that will not stop. It feels like a constant charlie horse! I have gone to...
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- hi, I have freguent leg cramps. what has always helped me was a warm glass of milk. sometimes leg cramps happen because we are not getting enough dairy. also i walk ar...
- All I know is what helped me. I went to my local health food store and bought some coral calcium in pill form along with a vitamin A and D supplement. I was constant...
- Calcium/Magnesium with vitamin D BEFORE BED is better absorbed. Don't buy cheap vitamins- you get what U pay for. Cheap calcium can be made from sources such as ...
Any Suggestions for Dealing with Morning Sickness?
Asked by A.R. from Yakima
on August 17, 2009
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I am 7 weeks pregnant and am having awful morning sickness. I'd rather not go on any medications as I have a farm and our children to take care of while my husband is...
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- My combination was ginger capsules at night and a protein drink mix first thing in the morning, followed by herbal raspberry tea. It took a few atempts with various...
- When I had really bad morning sickness, I switched prenatal vitamins. Vitamins with a lot of iron in them can make morning sickness worse. I also took Unisom at nigh...
- Try "Nausea Ease" supplements by Dr. Tori Husdon, available at Whole Foods, combined with dry bread or toast and natural gingerale or mint tea. These are all safe for ...
