Sciatic Nerve (again)

01 January 2023, 03:05 PM

Googling “pravastatin” and “muscle weakness” brings up a lot of links. I wonder if upping that dose might be the cause of your myopathy.

01 January 2023, 03:11 PM

pianojuggler

I’m sorry to hear about every turn in your saga. I hope you get some real, permanent relief soon.

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01 January 2023, 03:17 PM

ShiroKuro

Mark I am so sorry to hear this! I’m sure hospitals being on holiday schedules doesn’t help either, but I’m glad you were able to get the go-ahead from your doc to stop all the meds.

I hope you get some real relief soon!

01 January 2023, 08:46 PM

Amanda

Hoping the new year will usher in some relief before long, Mark.

Jack Frost's idea about trying one of those chin-up bars that spring into place in appropriate doorways (need upper ledge on the frame).

They're usually used (apart from chin-ups) to relieve lower back pain but it IS possible it might help with your sciatic pain. (Trying one out in a store would be the most economic trial, to avoid a return if it doesn't work.)

03 January 2023, 02:03 PM

markj

Went to see a new chiropractor yesterday. He was recommended by my sister. Very gentle, interesting techniques. He spent a full 30 minutes on my back. Actually provided some relief. Bought a back brace (Copper Fit) on his recommendation and it is a mixed bag of providing less pain but then it actually hurts more to wear it.

Going again at 2:00 today and then PT tomorrow. He told me to keep the PT as he likes to have many people on the "team" to figure it all out.

Actually wants to work with my physician and specialists. He says, if he cannot help, he will do nothing. I like the attitude. He read the results/impressions of my last set of xrays. He does a lot of sports injury work in the area and also works closely with the orthopedic surgeons in the area.

He says I should definitely be golfing thus year. This put an early end to my golf season in 2022. I was not happy.

03 January 2023, 02:11 PM

piqué

this is wonderful news! sounds like you are on your way to finding real help.

03 January 2023, 02:19 PM

RealPlayer

Good for you getting some promising treatment. Finding the good people is so important. Best wishes!

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03 January 2023, 04:50 PM

CHAS

Hope the problem continues to improve.

07 January 2023, 04:52 PM

markj

I continue to improve. Doing the recommended stretches and exercises, roughly every 2 hours. Then ice if needed.

I'm able to move my pelvis more side to side today than yesterday when I could barely move an inch. Also the arching stretch is more flexible today.

Feeling so much better but sound sleep still eludes me. Being comfortable in one position for very long is still not happening.

07 January 2023, 04:56 PM

ShiroKuro

Glad for this update, but I'm sorry you still have so much pain and discomfort!

Do you have a PT appt soon?

07 January 2023, 09:58 PM

markj

Next Chiropractor visit will be Monday. PT Wednesday.

07 January 2023, 10:10 PM

Steve Miller

Sounds like progress.

Hope it continues!

12 January 2023, 07:08 PM

ShiroKuro

Hay Mark, how are you doing? Did chiro and PT help?

12 January 2023, 08:01 PM

markj

Thanks for asking SK! I feel a lot better. Still have a lot of tension but no more excruciating pain. Still going to PT and doing the prescribed stretches and exercises. I need to get my pelvis back into proper alignment and it will take a while.

Hoping to get an Ultrasound or MRI scan soon.