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Originally Posted by ska1969
Thank you for being here! I have had the symptom of sciatica since last June and have had 2 epidurals, burning of the nerves, S-I joint injections, and piriformis injection and some trigger points done.
My MRI done over 2 years ago showed moderate to severe facet disease. Overall my function is better and I am stronger due to having physical therapy and sticking to it no matter how it hurt.
But the burning in my rear keeps my from sitting. Also, I cannot lean over from a standing position, I have to drop to my knees. I lean over a big ball, stand, walk around or lay on my stomach to relax. In social situations I have to get up and down, and travel is impossible. I take anti-inflammatories, topamax, and rub on voltaren gel and sometimes use lidoderm. I do not tolerate narcotics and lots or other meds due to migraines. Is there anything left. I am skinny so that helps with the standing, but my knees are starting to hurt with all the kneeling. Is there anything left to do besides alternatives like chiro, yogo etc?? thank you so much!!! :
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I also have had sciatica over a year. Here's what I have done: physical therapy, which alleviated the pain from knee down my leg; started taking very short walks, extending each walk as my body gained more muscle tone; found an excellent chiropractor; I had to buy an office chair due to inability to sit for more than ten minutes. I use a supplement every day that promotes cartilage and joint repair and regeneration . I have been diagnosed with DDD from disc's 2 - 7. I can now lay down on the sofa and snuggle with our pup. It is not completely gone and can come back. My son is a master in martial arts and has trained me in proper body mechanics. Hope any of this helps!