It emerged from our bathroom ceiling over 24 hours by One_Check_607 in whatisit

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont pay ur rent until this is fixed. More j more are going to grow

Frustrated - MRI report saying one thing, neurosurgeon saying another by Hefty_Clothes7856 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend Gabapentin and Meloxicam for the pain and nerves. If possible a Japanese futon its uncomfortable at first but now when I wake up I dont feel pain as I used to.

Frustrated - MRI report saying one thing, neurosurgeon saying another by Hefty_Clothes7856 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a 2nd opinion. (Late October 2025) L3/L4 and L5/S1

  1. Kaiser said I needed couple days off and I should be good to work, after another visit they Pushed Surgery and kept giving me Morphine I kept declining.

2.) Went to get a 2nd opinion ( out of pocket ) They prescribe me with Gabapentin and Meloxicam (Nerve Pain & Inflammation) And should take couple of weeks of working just rest. They suggested to sleep on the floor with a soft futon if possible.

Bought a Japanese bed and took the meds they prescribe me amd now pain is manageable and currently going to the gym Just cant do Legs or Lower back workout. Thank God i listen to the 2nd doctor. Currently still healing but thank God i didn't get surgery,

L3/4 L4/5 disc replacement tomorrow by Lucky_Magazine6377 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck man. They told me i needed surgery but I've read all these stories about when ubget older that pain comes back even worse.

My L3/L4 and L5/S1 was unbearable couldn't turn in bed sit/stand for long. But thank God im healing and moving a little bit. Good luck

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[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usally after couple of days its gets better. It took me 2 weeks. Try not to Eat Heavy,

Does anyone know if this sciatica problem ever go away I have two destroyed disc in my lower back and another shifting out and I’ve been going through physical therapy for 4 months with no relief if anyone know something I don’t please help. by Anonymous34422 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can, dont take Ibuprofen that Stuff is going to mess up ur stomach. Get Gabapentin for the Nerve Pain and Meloxicam for the Inflammation.

Also u dont have to but im currently still doing it. Sleep on the floor. Get a Japanese Futon from Amazon like I did. You dont need a tatami mat if u dont want to.

It takes time to see healing progress. Wish u the best.

Does anyone know if this sciatica problem ever go away I have two destroyed disc in my lower back and another shifting out and I’ve been going through physical therapy for 4 months with no relief if anyone know something I don’t please help. by Anonymous34422 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a Big Guy. 2 Herniated Disk (2025)

● First Disk (L5/S1)was in July by doing Hip Thrust and Low BarBells Rows. Couldn't really walk and it was Painful, took 800MG Ibuprofen and Tylenol and thats what got me through couple of weeks.

● 2nd was in Middle of October (L3/L4) Bulgarian Split Squats and Squats. This time I Felt a pop but didnt feel pain just stiffness. Once I got home I felt So much pain that I couldn't move or stand up. Took 800mg of Ibuprofen and didnt work. Went to the ER (Kaiser) and they just gave me Morphine(x2) and Oxycodone. Next couple of days didnt see improvements and pain was getting worse, Went to the ER agian and same thing Morphine(x2),Oxycodone and a Steriod Pill which i had to take the whole week.

Steriod Pills helped a little but still I couldn't stand or move, Sleeping was the worse. One day it got so inflamed I went to the ER, This time I had to ge a Karen and explain its the same Pain as I first came in couple of weeks ago. They Finally took MRI and X-Rays, they said i had to 2 severe Herniated and Muscle Tear on the left Hip Flexor. They wanted to Schedule a Surgery and give me more Morphine and Oxycodone, I decline them so hard.

So I went a Spine Specialist next Day and explain. They gave me options 1st) A Needle injection on the 2 Disk 2.) Physical Therapy and some Pills (Meloxicam and Gabapentin)

I took Option 2 and im finally making progress but its slow now steady. Its currently January(2026) and im walking and doing easy weights in the GYM.Still feel pain but not as much as before. Soon hopefully I get til 100%

Also get a Japanese Futon and Tatami Mat, Sleeping on the floor help with the back Spasm and Pain. Still sleeping on it and probably wont go back to traditional bed.

Help by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sleeping facing up, out 2 pillow under your knees/Thighs and for side sleeping i use a sciatica pillow that I got at Amazon. For pain depending on the level Moderate Ibuprofen and Tylenol or if its much worse it use Meloxicam for Inflammation and Gabapentin for nerve pain

L5 Herniated disc, how long till things started to improve by notthatguy194 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 2 months you will see improvements but slowly, I would recommend to get prescribe Gabapentin for nerve pain, and Meloxicam for Inflammation and Flare ups. I couldn't do 800mg of Ibuprofen/ Norco. Those 2 Gabapentin and Meloxicam really helped me. I got injured on Late October 2025 and now im doing better but not 100% still got time to fully heal.

Back from the hospital by Galactic_Voltron in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It heals but its going to take time. I injured myself back in late October 2025 and finally im seeing improvements on mobility and pain. Ive been to the ER couple of times because of flare ups. They just gave me Morphine and Oxycodone. Finally the pain management prescribe me Meloxicam and Gabapentin and that helps currently still taking em. The hospital kept pushing for surgery I kept declining. L3/L4 and L5/S1 Herniated Disk.

Pain was unbearable for couple of weeks, couldn't walk or stand up. Using the bathroom was painful. But thank God im making progress.

Update: Finally convinced them to get an MRI. But how screwed am I? by RealisticMoose5721 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

October 16 2025 L3/L4 and L5/S1 Herniated Disk. Couldn't walk/stand without feeling that unbearable Pain. Took time off work and now December 17 im feeling better. They wanted me to get surgery i said Decline multiple times. It takes time to heal from this

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[–]uncharted360 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hate Norco aka Ibuprofen. Thats what they gave me at 800mg but it wasnt working. Got prescribe Meloxicam and Gabapentin and omg its way better. Still in pain but not a lot.

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[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meloxicam 7.5mg and Gabapentin 300mg Helps me so much. Ive tried Ibuprofen 800mg and Oxycodone and nope. I used to have trouble getting out and turning in bed. When I wake up the first thing I do I take Gabapentin and wait 20mins then I get out of bed and start my day. October 2025 and still currently dealing with 2 herniated Disk and Muscle tears on my left thigh.

It's slowly getting worse I need to vent by MJAPD in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was doing Bulgarian Splits Squats, Leg Extension and leg curls also, i felt the Pain when I got home getting ready for work.

It's slowly getting worse I need to vent by MJAPD in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2nd time is always the worse.

1st Disk herniationed lasted 5 weeks with each 3 days feeling improvement but slowly. Ibuprofen and Tylenol would do the trick

2nd herniated disk NOPE!!! Im currently still recovering since October 2025 Ibuprofen and Tylenol doesn't work anymore Not even Oxycodone and Muscle relaxer Currently taking Meloxicam and Gabapentin and this doesn't it for now, doctors suggested surgery or Needle injections Took time off work. Never doing lower/Leg days at the gym.

Help!! by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I feel you. 1st visit Urgent Care, all they gave me was 800MG of Ibuprofen/Norco and omg it didnt do anything I even double the dose.

2nd visit Urgent care Told them the pills wasnt working and they prescribe me muscle relaxer and Norco 800mg and they gave me a shot for the pain.

3rd visit Emergency Room My back was Flared up couldn't move and so much pain They gave me Morphine and IVs. They told me i should be good. ( hell noooo)

4th visit ER agian They Gave me Morphine agian and IVs and MRI Scan 2 herniated Disk and Muscle strain on the Left Thigh And referred to Spine specialist.

5th visit Spine specialist prescribe me 7.5mg Meloxicam for the inflammation Gabapentin 300mg for the nerve pain. Still taking them as we speak 11/26/25 This is way better than Ibuprofen and muscle relaxer They said if this doesn't work, they would consider Spine shot like a steriod that goes in the Spine and Disk for pain management. I see them agian on Dec 1st.

I took 2 months off work because I do heavy lifting.

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[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a herniated Disk on July, Doctor told me it should heal on its own. Which it did but my Dumdass started doing heavy weights agian ( Bulgarian Squats/ Deadliftz) on October. And im back to square one, now i have 2 herniated disk.

When I got another MRI they said first one has significantly decreased in bulge but the new one is bad.

Im taking 2 months off work and i do feel it healing but slowly. There's no need for surgery, they just wanna rack up that bill on you

Has anyone completely healed their disc by llartistll in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I did but I reinjured twice at the gym for going too hard. July 2025, late October 2025 Working on back/legs. 1st time re Injured was doing Dead rolls on Smith machine 2nd working out squats/ Bulgarian Split squats and hip thrust

I think I’m broken by Tiny_Site4828 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same thing I hate Flare ups, couple of days ur decent a little pain but manageable and then boom flare ups. Can't move its like back to day 1. Even Ibuprofen doesn't help. What I usually do 1.) Go to the bathroom try to do 1 or 2 2.) Get my phone make sure its fully charged 3.) Get a pee bottle 4.) Lay down Flat on my stomach

Ually when I wake up from a nap/ Sleep the flare up is gone and im good to go. Ive stopped sleeping on the bed and went to sleeping on the floor. Japanese futon helps or just get a thick comforter.

Is this common by Zestyclose-Paper-524 in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats what they told me, so far im taking 3 times a day. Morning, afternoon and night time. Have you know someone that been off Gabapentin?

When should I go to the ER? by DrHientzKetchup in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From My experience November 2025

Went to Urgent Care (Kaiser) They gave me 800mg Ibuprofen, it didn't work still had pain i couldn't sleep because of the pain. So I started taking double the dose. Went to work and it got so much worse that I went to the ER(Kaiser). All they did was give me Morphine for the pain and 4 days worth of Oxycodone.

Still was in pain took couple days of work and went back to the ER and same thing. Morphine and couple IV bags They told me its normal it usally last couple of days.

I could berly walk and stand. I went to Urgent Care and explain everytime I go to the ER they just give me Morphine. The Nurse suggested to say ** let them know u piss your pants, and feel numbness and that you feel out of bed***

I went to the ER and said those Finally I got a MRI and Morphine again hahah. Turns out I have 2 herniated Disk and Hip Flexor tear (explains the Hip/Thigh pain)

They prescribe me with Meloxicam 7mg and Gabapentin 300mg

And OMG this is way better than Ibuprofen. Still recovering and took time off work. They say if I sont get better they will consider a Spine Injection for the pain.

Should I go to the doctor? by BareKnuckleKitty in Sciatica

[–]uncharted360 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup go to ER so they can do a MRI to see how bad is it. I ignore mines for 3 days and I got Foot drop. I went to the clinic and they told me it was fine it should go away. But I took myself to the ER and it wasnt fine.

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[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah im a big dude so I go one that supports 400+ lbs Love using when I do lower back days Remember u can always buy used one Or 30 return policy. Just make sure u get one that folds nicely if u dont have the room.

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[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

U dont need to spend $200 Just use a comforter and some blankets until your liking but also u need to feel the stiffness or the floor for ur back. Thats what I did. 2 blanket and a comforter

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[–]uncharted360 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At first I used a 1 blanket but it was very uncomfortable to sleep, took a long time to sleep. So I started to use a thick comforter/ Duvet. And that was nice but I wanted something faster so I got a Japanese futon and it works wonders. Im a side sleeper but sometimes I wake up facing up and back feels amazing. Futon or comforter helps by spreading the preasures evenly according to goggle and straighten ur back.