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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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Can You Recommend a Good Chiropractor Close in My Area of Tamarac or near By ?
Asked by L.E. from Miami
on November 16, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I have never been to a Chiropractor in my life, I think I need one now. During my 2nd pregnancy towards my last 3 mths I developed very bad sciatica on m...
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- Hi L., I wanted to share my story. I found a wonderful chiropractor and think he helped in getting pregnant for I have PCOS. Although I had to pay out of pocke...
- Dr. Bofshiever in Coral Springs on University Drive, just south of Royal Palm and N. of Atlantic is VERY good and he Truly cares about his patients!!! I wish you the ...
- dr warren in boca, right off 95, at the wellness center. i saw him when i was pregnant. he will make time to see you since you are pregnant. he saw me several times, ...
Where Do I Go to Treat a Sciatica Problem???
Asked by C.C. from Tampa
on May 1, 2008
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Hi Ladies...has anyone had any sciatica issues to the point you felt you needed to see someone for it? I had this issue while pregnant with our son, it went away, and ...
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- My advice, from personal experience and well as work experience, that you need to see a pain management doctor. They are your best bet because you may only need some ...
- I have been seeing Dr Piro, she is a chiropractor and wholistic doctor. She has been treating my sciatic pain with manipulation and herbal suppliments and I have had ...
- I say see a Chiropractor and fast. I've had the same problem on and off for years. I recently went to the chiro and can now get up without pain and it makes working ou...
Constipation Relief & Effectiveness of Spinal Nerve Blocks (Epidurals) for Pain
Asked by K.V. from Atlanta
on February 19, 2008
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I am on a regiment of perscription medications called Lyrica & Ultram ER (may be generic?) for joint pain & stiffness as well as some nerve pain. Doctor is currently d...
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- K., for constipation I can only recommend to drink, drink and drink all day long! Water is key to keep the stool soft and make it comfortable to go...ok with stool sof...
- I had constipation really bad before I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and still have a little difficulty from time to time. I normally take fiber pills to help. ...
- I can't speak about the epidural but I can about the constipation. I have been prone to that since I was a kid finding myself in the ER in pain only for my mother to ...
