what are your symptoms?
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Replying to @JordanChariton
Hey dude. Lying down is ok (unless I've been walking too much). Walking for a bit is ok but then quickly hurts a lot. Can't stand up straight, have to keep bending from side to side. Sometimes if bent enough the pain goes. pain is intense sciatic. Can't Sit down. Its been 3 weeks
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Replying to @JordanChariton
Yeah. They just tell me it's a big herniation. There's not much chance it'll reabsorb, to big. But maybe with anti inflammatories it can stop the pain for potentially a few years. BUT started the course and so far nothing. They want to wait another 3 weeks
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Replying to @thatandyrose
did they say if it's pressed on your sciatic nerve?
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Replying to @JordanChariton
100%. The sciatica pain is intense. There's some back discomfort but it's all sciatica pain. They're trying anti inflammatory to hopefully take some pressure off the nerve and reduce nerve inflammation. But it doesn't feel like it's working
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Replying to @thatandyrose
Without seeing how large the herniation is or what disc is involved, physical therapy MIGHT be able to help the disc move back into the correct space. For me, I was too far gone for that to happen because a piece of the disc broke off and was stuck in my spinal column.
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Replying to @JordanChariton
Yeah, sequestered I think it's called right? problem is pain is too intense to get out of bed let alone to a physio. started taking lyrica so maybe that will ease off the pain. Traumatologist didn't believe the disc can move much, but maybe the inflammation can reduce.
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Replying to @thatandyrose
with obvious disclaimer that I am not a doctor....what you're describing sounds like the herniation is LARGE and protruding (smacking onto) your sciatic nerve, blocking signal. When that happens, muscles react by tightening up as a defense mechanism. If you are in that much pain
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Replying to @JordanChariton @thatandyrose
I unfortunately down anti inflammation meds will make a major difference. I say follow what they are saying but if it doesn't get better go to a surgeon for their opinion (with your MRI). Also try laying on your stomach with a pillow or two under your stomach. That will take
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pressure off
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