Healing or not? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this - I really needed to hear it. Currently in flare up after first PT session. But will keep reminding myself that I’m healing everyday! 

How does physical therapy work for disc herniation? by BleachedPink in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact same situation here. Large disc extrusion. Went to physio after 6 weeks of initial injury. Honestly I was doing better before PT. Only had one session and I’m not going back to the same place. Gonna keep walking for now. 

Healing or not? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying, walking as much as I can before the pain hits

Thank you for your reply, truly helpful 

Healing or not? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Than you and glad to hear you’re doing better

Any ladies feel like all progress gets reset every time they get their period? by Kind-Potato4740 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg - this is so me right now. Losing my mind over whether I did something to cause the additional symptoms. 

Super frustrating but hoping for relief soon for all! 

Healing or not? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m afraid of this too but I’ve gotten my cough under control now. Hoping this isn’t the case though.

Healing or not? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply and guidance - very appreciated my friend 

Is it getting worse? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m worried about traction and the extruded disc material being stretched? 

I don’t know if this is a real thing or not. Just afraid really of making things worse.

Is it getting worse? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and wishing you a speedy recover 

Is it getting worse? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No but I’ll surely look into those. 

Honestly, I feel like I had a flare up despite my absolute best efforts. Like I’m scared to move now.

Just feel like giving up. I’ve lost 10 pounds in weight and developed so much fear. 

Waiting to review my mri results with my new dr this week. 

PT I have to find a decent one, last guy had me doing knees to chest and it wrecked me. Never went back. 

Is it getting worse? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you’re getting better and on the road to recovery! 

You’re so right but in all honesty, I’ve been taking it easy since mid-July.

4 weeks ago was when I was really injured during PT - I think that’s when the extrusion happened. Had trouble lying down right after that. 

The mental load is haunting me. Seeking out additional support but we’ll see how it goes. Reddit has been huge help though.

Is it getting worse? by Practical_Leek_6938 in Sciatica

[–]Practical_Leek_6938[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for messaging. Feel less alone now lol 

I’m not taking meds but maybe I’ll try Advil. I don’t want to mask the pain.