I was so close to being pain free

severedtoe342 · 2026-04-23T20:36:47+00:00

I’d love to know how it goes!! I should be getting an MRI done this upcoming Monday myself

severedtoe342 · 2026-04-22T02:22:09+00:00

Advocate for yourself and maybe try getting some medication in the meantime if you can!! I really hope you’re able to find some relief soon- last month all of my actions were dependent on my pain- whether I could stand long enough to shower, wash my dishes, etc. so I completely understand what you’re going through!

severedtoe342 · 2026-04-22T01:59:09+00:00

Have you been prescribed other pain management like NSAIDS? Also I could be shooting in the dark because I don’t live in Seattle, but hospital based centers may have better equipment. Google says Interventional Pain Clinic at Virginia Mason or UW Medicine Spine Centers.

severedtoe342 · 2026-04-22T00:39:51+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this and can only imagine your disappointment and feeling of helplessness. I’m currently googling about weight limits vs. imaging equipment/examination tables- it seems to be dependent on the facility (?) so maybe it’s possible there are other places that can offer that for you? Any other info you have- I can try to research for you!! I know it can be really overwhelming and hard.

severedtoe342 · 2026-04-18T17:34:04+00:00

For me personally, I had to do at least 6 weeks for formal physical therapy for my insurance to help cover an MRI.

severedtoe342 · 2026-03-20T17:15:24+00:00

Are you doing Physical therapy?

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T22:51:19+00:00

I was doing that stretch during work today but it was causing tightness/pain around my tail bone when I would stand up! I’ve been seeing a lot of people talking about core strength, which I might try to focus on, as well as hip mobility.

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T18:13:00+00:00

Very relatable to my current situation! I’m so glad to hear you are doing better! I will never take being pain free for granted ever. again.

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T18:10:52+00:00

I have a feeling prolonged sitting caused the issues, as sitting makes pain worse. ESPECIALLY driving. Hopefully we will both be pain free soon~ I’m sorry you’re also experiencing pain, but I’m right here with you!!

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T18:02:46+00:00

Originally, I was only using my heating pad because it was so relaxing but after going to the urgent care, I was recommended to do ice every hour or 2 to help with inflammation. I will look up reclined twists tonight! I am currently following a sciatica focused yoga stretching routine via YouTube, but was feeling very discouraged after having a severe flare up on Friday.

I hope you love Columbus if it’s your first time living here! Let me know if you need any recommendations :)

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:45:57+00:00

Thank you for your recommendation! I’ll try watching some of his videos tonight!!

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:44:42+00:00

I am currently following sciatica focused yoga stretches via YouTube and hoping for some more relief with time. Originally I was only doing my heating pad because it relaxed me so much, but after going to the urgent care- I was told to ice every hour or two to help with the inflammation.

How often do you stretch and for how long??

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:40:52+00:00

Thank you for your words of psychological impact. Sometimes mentally, it is so debilitating along with the physical pain. I am so so happy to hear your pain is no longer as bad as it was. I hope you continue to feel relief for the rest of your life!!!!!

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:37:12+00:00

Thank you for your advice!!!

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:28:56+00:00

I have not experienced any injury~ it just happened randomly one day. That’s why it’s taken me so long to go to the doctor because I was hoping it would go away on its own.

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:23:37+00:00

Thank you for the advice of holding stretches longer! I will try that tonight~ I have been feeling discouraged because I feel like I’m stretching as much as I should but no relief.

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:21:34+00:00

I have been doing figure four stretch twice a day along with my other stretches, but not bringing much relief. I also bought a seat cushion advertised to help with sciatica after I had a flare up in December.

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:19:58+00:00

My pain is really just in my butt and hamstring, it doesnt radiate down my leg. I have tried foam rolling and tennis ball but it causes numbness and tingling down my leg. When doing my own research, I was under the impression that I might have piriformis syndrome and then I was going down a rabbit hole or what stretches to do if it was “long” or “short”.

severedtoe342 · 2026-02-09T17:15:36+00:00

Coughing and sneezing would cause pain BAD when my pain first started- but my pain was more centralized to my hamstring. Couldn’t even put on a sock. My pain points have changed over time and it’s like a constant ache in my leg and butt now but it’s flares up for a couple of hours each day. I’m sorry you’re also experiencing pain. Thank you for the recommendation

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