[Lilly51]

hi everyone,i've been lurking around this site for months now and i think its the most informative on the net.

I stumbled across this site in october last year while i was looking for answers to my pain.I had an accident in '07 due to my dog,she ran into me and caused an unstable fracture of the ankle.It was pinned and plated and a year later i decided i'd had enough of limping so started to get fit.Lots of walking,cycling,you name it,i did it until september '08 when i went to the gym.I ran,used the ski machine,weights etc and felt great,never in my 51 years had i felt so fit....until 2 days later when my left calf muscle started to cramp.I ignored it at first and carried on but the pain then started under my heel and in my hamstrings.At that point,i thought i'd pulled a few muscles so took neuofen and tried to continue.The stabbing pains,the cramps and the pulling sensations became more intense over the next few weeks until i could neither sit,stand or walk without being in agony and my butt!,i felt like i'd been kicked by a horse!

eventually i had to go to the docs who sent me for physio and i was dx'ed with Double Crush Syndrome/piriformis syndrome.I have no back problems,all my pain is in my left leg and its ruining my life.I'm taking dicolfenic 3 times a day and 10mgs of Amiltriptiline and working with PT.I was given Valium for a short period and that was wonderful as only 2mgs a day would let me be pain free but my doc won't give me anymore now so its back to pain or numbness.My physio gut says this will get better but 4 months down the line and i still can't walk or stand for very long.I know its improving but not by much and to be honest,its driving me potty!

anyway,i just want to say thanks for listening and for a great board.

[(Broken Wings)]

If Valium helped you, find a doctor who will write it. It's a good drug if taken as indicated.

[azoyizes]

Hi Lilly, and welcome to NeuroTalk! Congratulations on coming out of lurker status!

This is a great place to come and hang out, with lots of friendly people.

[weegot5kiz]

Hello and welocme to Neuro Talk, I agree with you, this site is an awesom site. I assume you know here the forums are, as you mentioned lurking. If not do not hesitate to ask for help. you will find folks here are kind and helpful, again welcome to NT

[Kitty]

Hi Lilly51. Welcome to NeuroTalk!

I've posted the link to the Chronic Pain Forum in case you haven't visited there yet. You may find other members there who can relate to your condition. But...feel free to roam around and join in on any forum you feel comfortable with.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

We're so glad you've joined us here!

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[Lilly51]

thanks for the warm welcome to this wonderful forum everyone

Broken Wings,i'm in the UK so we tend not to be able to change doctors and none of the doctors in my general practice will write me another script for valium,1 week's supply is all i could have as they said i needed a longer term solution,i guess they're worried that i might've become addicted.

The Dicolfenic is ok and the 10mgs of Amiltriptiline lets me sleep but neither worked as well as the valium.I've started to have Epsom Salt baths and thats helping plus i've just started to add Magnesiom Taurate and Vitimin D3 to my arsenal of weapons so heres hoping for more improvement

I have to go back to PT next week and i'm going to ask if swimming would help.I don't mind pushing through the pain if it'll do me good but at this present moment,i don't know how much i should push it as i've been told to exercise but respect the pain

[FranksAngel]

welcome to neurotalk ... there are lots of friendly and supportive people here so jump right in and start posting ... should you need help, don't hesitate to ask someone ... we are here to help ... again ...

[just drea]

Hi Lilly..I am Drea, 51 also..relatively new to this site. I have a dysfunctional Si joint on my right side, the pain sounds similar to what I experience...so you have my sympathy and understanding.

Glad your lurking days are over....