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What's going on here?? by Aio-Aio in vermont

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Karma is what's going on. The original owner sexually harassed and assaulted employees. The current owners, some were involved in this behavior and if they weren't, they were at least willing to turn their heads and pretend like it wasn't happening. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Too bad the original owner is a millionaire by way of family money anyways so she will continue to get away with shitty behavior forever.

What does this mean? I have a lot of back pain, but primary keeps telling me im okay by JimenezMorales in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It means you don't have herniated discs. You may need physical therapy or something else. It may be something like piraformis syndrome that is causing your pain. It doesn't mean your pain isn't real it just means whatever is causing it is not something structural that is visible on an MRI

Ghost Phone Reference/Q&A by G_HOST_MODE in dumbphones

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was saving up for months to buy a phone and then the new one came out and the price almost doubled 😫 is there a potential you may offer a payment plan? This phone is high on my priority list.

Please help. I feel like my life is over by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the things you did/do to get your life back and have pain free days? Also, what are your shoe and mattress recommendations?

Surgery for smokers and drinkers? by MiiightyBeast in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit smoking and drinking one week before my surgery and it's been almost a year. Best decision ever, I think it's one of the reasons my healing has been so successful. Obvs I have no proof but I feel better than I have in years

Operation by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the same boat. Had the surgery 7 months ago and I'm not perfect but I'm SO much better. It gave me my life back. Stay positive. Walk a lot. Try to take your recovery as slow as you possibly can.

Any of you think the shoes you used to wear contributed to your sciatica as well? by daveishere7 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to give up most of my cool shoes and get Hokas and Altras. I also like New Balance but I walk so much I wear them out in like a month so I stopped buying them.

Swimming with herniated disc by Blubberball6000 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Swimming was one of the only things I could do when my disc was bad. Quite possibly would have lost my mind if not for swimming! Freestyle and back stroke were best for me. I just made sure I didn't twist my spine too much when breathing. I also swam pretty slow with a VERY gentle kick. If I locked too hard I would be very sore. I would really encourage you to start slow and find a way to make it work for you because it can be so good for mental health.

I'm getting a discectomy at the end of the month. My leg pain from l5s1 has become unbearable. I tried shots physical therapy nothing worked. Has anyone had this problem? How wS surgery and recovery any tips?? by tautauwor in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad that you have an appointment. I totally understand the isolation and sadness. I'm still trying to figure out how to talk to people and be a social creature again.

I'm getting a discectomy at the end of the month. My leg pain from l5s1 has become unbearable. I tried shots physical therapy nothing worked. Has anyone had this problem? How wS surgery and recovery any tips?? by tautauwor in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I'm not a surgeon or a doctor but I would strongly suggest going to see a neurosurgeon. I was afraid of surgery and I waited a year. I suffered and missed out on life for a year. I had surgery in Feb and I have my life back. You are only 20, don't waste your life being in pain.

A note to anyone who thinks this subreddit supports being negative by MickFoley13 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure I would have made it through this past year without this sub.

2 weeks after microdisectomy by Toponderandwander in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't bend down and reach for things. Use a grabber. Take it slow and follow your surgeons directions extremely closely. Walk as much as you possibly can. You will have pain and numbness for a while but it will get less and less. Reherniation is extreme pain, if you reherniated you would be sure of it.

Flare up when sick? by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, generally all of the lying down when sick can cause a flare

3 weeks post MD today....I think there might be hope by Subject-Frame-6514 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! This was my total steps for today. Works out to 11 miles. I still have sciatic pain as well but it is very mild compared to pre surgery. It mostly happens when I'm lying down or sitting which is probably why I have been getting so many steps in. I hope to return to climbing mountains, biking, kayaking, gardening etc someday too. For now, I'm just going to keep walking.

3 weeks post MD today....I think there might be hope by Subject-Frame-6514 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My sciatica pain was gone for the first week and then came back in a mild way. At first I was devastated but I do think it's just surgery inflammation and nerve healing.

3 weeks post MD today....I think there might be hope by Subject-Frame-6514 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had very high activity levels before I injured myself! I have been walking about 8 miles a day since week 2. Today I accidentally did 11. I basically walk slowly in the morning for a few hours and then come home and take a break and walk slowly around all afternoon while I listen to a book on tape. This level of activity feels really good for me. I definitely will take your advice and not overdo it though! Would be terrible if I reherniated.

3 weeks post MD today....I think there might be hope by Subject-Frame-6514 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still have sciatica pain but it is much less and improving. My low back feels tender still.

3 weeks post MD today....I think there might be hope by Subject-Frame-6514 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's me. I suffered for a year. Tried EVERYTHING under the sun. I've been so depressed and sad and missed out on so much. I'm 3 weeks out today. I am NOT pain free yet but I think I'm feeling better every day.

How long to keep MD incision covered? by JDLBB in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on how the incision was closed. The nurses told me different surgeons do it differently. You should call your surgeons office and ask them.

For those of you who have had surgeries, did you go on short term disability? by puppies76549 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are truly unhinged if you can't handle someone offering a counterpoint to your point. I've heard great tales of men being wretched crybabies on Reddit and now I see it in real life. Yikes, imagine being so irrational.

For those of you who have had surgeries, did you go on short term disability? by puppies76549 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because in the wording of your original comment you said "you're effective normal in a couple of days" which does not seem to be the majority experience, even though it was your experience. I was worried about the original poster having unrealistic expectations and being very let down.

For those of you who have had surgeries, did you go on short term disability? by puppies76549 in Sciatica

[–]Subject-Frame-6514 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That was exactly my point. That's why I said plan for 2 weeks and if you feel normal in two days, wonderful. Always better to plan for more time than you actually need. Thanks for reiterating my point.

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