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Thanks, Dave. That made me smile, which I needed. I am flat on my back today and possibly all weekend. A severe attack of sciatica yesterday featured some of the worst pain I can remember and standing or walking were completely out of the question. Sandy called 911 at my request. I had to be transferred to an ambulance using some kind of scoop thing they slid under me and then loaded it and me onto the gurney. X-rays show a degenerative disk and arthritis in my right hip...at least per the er doc who read the x-rays. I'm expecting an update once a radiologist has reviewed the study. Back on prednisone for five days which should help a bunch. Also getting a referral for PT. So no wild adventures this weekend.
So sorry to hear that Mike. That type of pain is unbearable. Hoping that the pain subsides and you can get some relief.
Thanks, Dave. That made me smile, which I needed. I am flat on my back today and possibly all weekend. A severe attack of sciatica yesterday featured some of the worst pain I can remember and standing or walking were completely out of the question. Sandy called 911 at my request. I had to be transferred to an ambulance using some kind of scoop thing they slid under me and then loaded it and me onto the gurney. X-rays show a degenerative disk and arthritis in my right hip...at least per the er doc who read the x-rays. I'm expecting an update once a radiologist has reviewed the study. Back on prednisone for five days which should help a bunch. Also getting a referral for PT. So no wild adventures this weekend.
There is not many things worst then back pain. I hope you are feeling better real soon!
Ow!! Did you get an MRI? Sounds like a ruptured disc. I had one in April 2005 and it was treated with strong pain drugs and in bed for days but not prednisone. That changed my life and was a wake up call. I quit running while I could walk.
Preliminary diagnosis is just a degenerative disk. But a radiologist will review the study. I am supposed to follow up with my primary care doc this week and he may order additional imaging.
Ouch. I hope they gave a supply of pain pills to go with. Are they talking about micro surgery?
No pain meds needed as long as I am taking the steroid meds and stay off my feet mostly. (I got a walker for support for moving about a little.)
The S word has not come up yet.
Thanks for the well-wishes, everybody. I'm actually pretty comfortable this afternoon. I expect maybe some mild discomfort tonight but my evening Prednisone should keep the inflammation in check which minimizes pressure on the sciatic nerve. The key is not to do anything like I did to trigger the initial attack. Now if I only knew what that was!
Thanks for the well-wishes, everybody. I'm actually pretty comfortable this afternoon. I expect maybe some mild discomfort tonight but my evening Prednisone should keep the inflammation in check which minimizes pressure on the sciatic nerve. The key is not to do anything like I did to trigger the initial attack. Now if I only knew what that was!
Mike, sounds like you had a Oh My God event thanks to a Degenerative Disc. Keep the faith, it will pass and you will be dancing soon.
Memorable drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway today with my son as co-pilot. Bonus drive with a cruise to the top of Mt. Mitchell State Park - highest point east of the Rockies.
05-06-2023, 09:11 AM
