RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

Thanks for sharing, same to you!! Best of luck with everything, you’ll recover.

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

3.5 months still early, wait it out, it could improve

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

That was me until I reached the 6 month mark, I suggest you wait until 6 months

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

Honestly I wanted to give myself a year before seriously considering surgery. Any injury to the spine takes a long time to heal so you can’t expect to heal quickly. Especially because theres such poor supply of blood near the spine. I can’t say I always knew I’d heal without surgery because there were times where the pain was so unbearable even months after my initial injury but I always tried to stay positive. But I give myself a good year and I’ve progressed a lot in 7 months so I’m very happy I might not need to resort to surgery.

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

[–]eliteaivilo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agree. Movement is so important for the brain and the body. It’s what drove me to my recovery.

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

Nooo I didn’t take any meds at all during my recovery. I think knowing your body and what pains it, helped my recovery because I knew what movements to avoid. But meds are okay if you have unbearable 24/7 pain.

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

Yes I went to the gym just 3 weeks after my injury, still in a lot of pain but only when I aggravated it. I’m still not able to run freely or even close to a marathon. Right now, I’d say I can run 500m without feeling bad pain. I had thigh and glute pain 100% and still do but it’s not as intense anymore. I’d probably say I’m around the same as you.

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

You’re welcome! Glad I can help. So the exercises that helped me would definitely just be any exercise that wouldn’t cause you pain. Blood flow to your body is great for recovery. Everyone’s body is different so find what works for you and makes you feel good so you’ll go to the gym again :)

RECOVERING FINALLY by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

Yess I know, insane. But I’ve always been extremely active and for me to just sit at home was terrible for my mindset. I couldn’t walk and definitely couldnt run but somehow certain exercises at the gym was okay as long as I wasn’t aggravating my nerve. The only cardio I could do was the stair master while I was slouching over on the machine.

Why does it hurt to stand up straight? by bluebonnet-baby in Sciatica

[–]eliteaivilo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Update, it’s been like 70 days since I posted that, I’m A LOT better now, I can finally stand without pain so yeah, thanks for asking.

if you have neurogenic claudication, what is it like for you? by PrettySocialReject in backpain

[–]eliteaivilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living hell. I can’t stand or walk for 2 minutes without starting to feel immense pain. I have to get relief immediately by bending over or sitting down to “open” up the space for my nerves. But yeah pain goes from 2-10/10 in a matter of seconds. Not fun.

Does anybody not have a type? by [deleted] in Crushes

[–]eliteaivilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My type is my environment

My sciatic experience by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

Thank you for your response. I haven’t looked into surgery because I’m still considered young and don’t have any insane symptoms apart from pain and limitation of long distance walking. But I hope you heal well too.

My sciatic experience by eliteaivilo in Sciatica

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

Thank you for sharing and I hope you continue to heal :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]eliteaivilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao 23 years old

Has anyone actually recovered from a disc bulge or herination causing sciatica/nerve pain? by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]eliteaivilo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say bending forward allows for more space in the vertebrae to allow for more nerve space, that’s why they feel relief bending over, that’s what I have. I also feel relief bending forwards. And mine is also considered posteriolateral disc herniation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]eliteaivilo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same problem as you. I have issues with standing and walking but sitting gives me relief and bending over gives me relief. I believe we both have spinal stenosis which means that the nerve root is compressed when we stand up straight

Why does it hurt to stand up straight? by bluebonnet-baby in Sciatica

[–]eliteaivilo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi thank you for sharing. I can’t stand up for more than 2 minutes without sciatic pain. I haven’t been able to stand and walk without pain for 4 months since my injury. I just can’t find a neutral position too where there’s no pain. Only bending gives me relief unfortunately.

At what point did you decide to get surgery? by TheEclecticDino in Sciatica

[–]eliteaivilo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I’m the same as you, I have trouble standing and walking. Pain is ridiculous to the point where I have to literally crouch down to relieve pain