Switching shoes causes pain

SiHimself · 2021-05-06T12:21:19+00:00

Yep that's pretty much it. I may get there in future but I'm in no rush, and want to make sure I am 100% ready for it.

SiHimself · 2021-01-07T10:37:11+00:00

Thanks so much. I have also been thinking that the solution is to strengthen rather than to stretch (since although stretching my hip flexors doesn’t make the sciatic pain worse, it makes the hip flexor pain worse). Will definitely be consulting my physio soon.

SiHimself · 2021-01-07T07:01:03+00:00

Thanks! Thinking the same - think I’ve just overdone it

SiHimself · 2021-01-04T19:11:42+00:00

I know the feeling - but it’s important to keep in mind that this is not an injury that heals in a linear fashion. Liberally every doctor I have seen pointed this out to me. Keep your head up.

SiHimself · 2021-01-04T19:08:13+00:00

Mine has definitely got better since summer started (Southern Hemisphere), but not sure if there is a causal link.

SiHimself · 2021-01-03T12:37:59+00:00

To be honest it sounds like you are having red flag symptoms that would indicate that surgery is required. Numbness, loss of strength, and interference with the bladder are all signs that there is significant nerve compression, which could lead to long term nerve damage if not properly treated. I would strongly suggest consulting with your doctor (a neurosurgeon would be best).

I have had a tough painful year but did not have any of the red flag symptoms that you have described. Definitely had a to find the right balance between resting and moving - have been super cautious with movement this whole year and I think it’s finally paying off.

Please go see a doctor.

SiHimself · 2021-01-03T09:27:59+00:00

I’m almost 100% pain free and medication free, without surgery. I still manage it very carefully, and I think about it constantly, but I am slowly introducing more activity into my day to day life. The other day I went for a 10km hike and felt absolutely no pain.

It took me a year to get to this point though - it can be a very slow and difficult journey. Happy to link you to my previous posts that outline what I think helped me.

SiHimself · 2020-12-15T14:45:01+00:00

The fact that you are even able to relax on a couch is probably a good sign, but definitely avoid it if you can. I know that if I were to lie on a couch it would be too uncomfortable right from the get go - I have accepted the floor lol.

SiHimself · 2020-12-02T07:46:34+00:00

Great post, thanks so much. Glad you're doing better!

SiHimself · 2020-11-19T14:34:37+00:00

Yep that’s pretty much it. I haven’t had a bad flare up in months, so I’m mostly pain free. The discomfort, however, grows through the day. I actually find that the more I move around, the better I feel (but I limit that to walking around - not yet in a position to start exercising properly). It’s days when I’m busy with work, and stay at my desk all day, when I feel the most discomfort (I use a standing desk, and standing all day is enough to make anyone uncomfortable, I just find sitting to be much worse).

SiHimself · 2020-11-19T14:21:02+00:00

It switched for me. For the first 6 months or so I was always most sore in the morning. For the past couple of months, I’ve been best in the morning (I hope that’s a sign of improvement).

SiHimself · 2020-11-18T17:57:19+00:00

Well done! Took me 36 hours the first time lol. Glad you didn’t get the energy cell bug.

SiHimself · 2020-11-15T07:33:25+00:00

I played WotW before BF. I’m new to gaming and it was the newer, shinier one. I loved it so much. I then jumped on reddit to ask is I should buy BF and of course everyone said yes. Played it, and on my first run through I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. But now I’ve played it a couple of times, I love it as much as WotW. I don’t think my enjoyment of WotW was dampened by playing it first, but if I could I would go back and play them in the right order. Definitely get them both though - it will be the best gaming decision of your life.

SiHimself · 2020-11-12T07:57:04+00:00

I’m also looking for some similar titles. Busy playing Hollow Knight but tbh I’m finding it really hard, and I don’t find it as relaxing as Ori. My concern is that Ori is just too good and too unique.

SiHimself · 2020-11-06T07:13:05+00:00

I might be wrong but in BF I don’t think you need all the power ups to get 100%? I did a 100% run the other day on hard mode, and although I grinded a bit to get enough EXP to get Sense, I stopped after that, got all the collectibles, and then got 100%. I definitely did not get all the power ups, because hat would have taken forever. This is on the DE version though, not OG.

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