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I know EXACTLY what you are going through. I have sciatic pain myself. I'm a nurse and was assaulted by a drunk patient in the ER. He got a fine and probation but I got 2 weeks medical time off and a persistant sciatic problem. Thank you very much. Every time I feel the twinge - I start stretching. (Toe touches with legs crossed and leg lifts) I also start with the muslce relaxers and Motrin (anti-inflammatory) Of course - I don't have a herniated disc so this works for me,
*The above information is not intended as medical advice. Should you have continuing problems please consult your physician*
Pixies Sparky! Feel better friend!
LOL Your too much Coop! I have no idea if the herniated discs are the issue or not. By the time I got back to my reg doc with the news, he had left the practice and I have a new doc. I have to say I was devasted and cried for weeks like he died, at least that is what a friend of mine said, lol. But in my defense he was my doc for 24 years! I told the new doc what the spec. doc said and he just looked at me and said there is no way a test like that could tell you that and that was that. I don't like this doc much, but it's so hard to find docs where I live you stay where you are or might not have one. I might give in and call one that my Lyme doc suggested...I haven't bc he is about 30 mins (an hour or more) on a good day. I like that this doc is less than 10 min. away.
I actually intended to take muscle relaxants, lmao. I was waiting for DH to be home or at the least be home myself. I won't drive on meds and needed to do errands and bring DD to horseback riding. But I am resting as much as I can tonight and tomorrow along with the muscle relaxents. I take Motrin pretty much on a regular basis...but did run out recently...hmmm....need to get more. Been doing all the stretching and what not too...I start my therapy exercises/stretching.
I am sorry that happened to you, that is awful. Thank you so much for all you advised and just talking to me. That helps to feel better in spirit! I too hope for good leg health for you my friend.
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I hate to speak too soon, for fear of jinxing myself....but.....I awoke today with no pain, and it hasn't shown up yet! It's making me think that it probably is/was a knot.
Either that or it was the power of pixies!
I hate to speak too soon, for fear of jinxing myself....but.....I awoke today with no pain, and it hasn't shown up yet! It's making me think that it probably is/was a knot.
Either that or it was the power of pixies!
I think it's very neat! I am very much looking forward to them. Though I do have to say that being friends with Jess for about a year now, and over on FB. I feel like we are really friends, so meeting with them is like meeting up with old friends...not just a PP meet.
Hehe, I'm glad you feel that way Sparky! I'm excited to see you again, too.
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I am excited about my meets. As I had mentioned before I met Jess and David last year, so this year is a reunion of sorts. So cool! Plus, I have talked to Jess so long now, we are friends on FB. So it's nothing more to me than meeting an old friend, which is nice.
Aww.
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Just wanted to come on here and say...dance with me!!
I am officially PIF!!!!! Yippeeeeeeeee!!!!! It feels so good!
Yay! I'm so glad for you! Sorry that I've been so behind on your PTR. Life has been crazy for the last week or so.
I'm glad that your pain went away! Here are some that the pain doesn't come back!
Hehe, I'm glad you feel that way Sparky! I'm excited to see you again, too.
Aww.
Yay! I'm so glad for you! Sorry that I've been so behind on your PTR. Life has been crazy for the last week or so.
I'm glad that your pain went away! Here are some that the pain doesn't come back!
Yw! Ty for the pixies! I am so glad the pain is gone, hopefully it stays that way. I admit it had me in tears of fear (not pain). I almost wanted to do a happy dance when I realized the pain was gone, but then decided maybe that is not such a good idea!
Don't worry about being behind, I know you have had a butt load of stuff going on between work, school, nephews, etc. Believe me I know, life happens, it gets in the way of the fun stuff sometimes.
Plus, with being FB friends I knew a lot of what you've been up to and you would me. So no worries!
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Every time I feel the twinge - I start stretching. (Toe touches with legs crossed and leg lifts) I also start with the muslce relaxers and Motrin (anti-inflammatory) Of course - I don't have a herniated disc so this works for me,
"Sparky"(My first trip.)
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Let's keep it up! 
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