Anti inflammatory meds or Test shot

Ravage
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05 Dec 2016 18:54 #205678 by Ravage

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Manne....so I have a sciatica injury on my back gained from lifting a fridge.... Long story short my physio said I should see a dr. cause the discomfort is not going away. The dr. has given me anti inflammatory meds but as MA once said anti inflammatries are the enemy of the liver. Was thinking about using a 1ml shot of test 450 and seeing if that wasn't going to help before taking the meds. Is this a good idea? Oh yeah the meds are Pax 10ml, synaleve and arcoxia 90 which look anti biotics.

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OPTRON
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05 Dec 2016 19:33 #205679 by OPTRON

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Sciatica is a bitch. You have to stop the inflammation with anti-inflammatories otherwise the pressure on the nerve won't release. You can also take some muscle relaxant and do a LOT of stretching. It's the only way to get you muscle to relax and ease the pressure on the nerve.

Where is the pain? In your glute and stretching down your hamstring?

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Ravage
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05 Dec 2016 20:00 #205681 by Ravage

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Tightness in the glute and pins and needles in the lower calve muscle and foot. Nothing registering as out right pain quite yet. Thank God.

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OPTRON
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05 Dec 2016 20:10 #205683 by OPTRON

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Jip, had the same. It's along process to have it release. It's your piriformis muscle that got irritated and put pressure on the nerve. If you can stop inflammation and relax your glutes,it can go a long way to help you relax the pressure.

Pisiotherpist won't really help. Rather go see a chiropractor if you keep struggling with it.

Injections into the piriformis muscle will be the last option. They can give you an injection under sonar directly into the muscle to try and help it release.

Good luck

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Eidolon
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06 Dec 2016 00:18 #205687 by Eidolon

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Long term anti-inflammatory meds are bad, but sometimes there's no other option. Like optron said, sciatic pain can take forever to go away. Maybe they can give you a cortisone shot.

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Muscleaddict
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06 Dec 2016 10:48 #205692 by Muscleaddict

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A test shot is not going to help. These injuries can a while to come right. Did the doc figure out whether its an out of place SI joint or disc herniation or what?

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Ravage
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06 Dec 2016 10:57 #205693 by Ravage

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Ok test is out.Doc sending me for MRI scans on Fri, seeing a neurologist on This Thurs. So he isn't sure himself yet, but he said something about lumbar 4 inflammation...Another very important question which I haven't asked here guys is what about gym ? Which exercises can I still do, I gather any exercises which don't have me leaning forward or which might compress my spine? And I was training twice a day even with my injury.

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00pump
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06 Dec 2016 11:45 #205694 by 00pump

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Ravage wrote: Ok test is out.Doc sending me for MRI scans on Fri, seeing a neurologist on This Thurs. So he isn't sure himself yet, but he said something about lumbar 4 inflammation...Another very important question which I haven't asked here guys is what about gym ? Which exercises can I still do, I gather any exercises which don't have me leaning forward or which might compress my spine? And I was training twice a day even with my injury.

This has gone to the big dogs, when you getting neurologists involved I think this would be best to ask a specialist.

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Muscleaddict
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06 Dec 2016 12:28 - 06 Dec 2016 12:30 #205695 by Muscleaddict

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The only back exercise you can do safely with a herniated L4/L5 or disc bulge there is chin ups/pull ups and lat pull downs, and once you're on your way to recovery some reverse hyperextensions if your gym has the machine. Even light seated cable rows wit good form with put strain on there. You will just delay your recovery otherwise.

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Ravage
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06 Dec 2016 13:54 #205702 by Ravage

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@Pump ,I think the doc just making sure to get a more educated and affirmed opinion. But I will do just that.But specialists are famous for telling you to stop everything even for strained a wrist.
@MA , Thanks for that if I feel any pain I will stop. But the squats I think I have to leave alone too because I don't even feel very confident doing heavy weights anymore?

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OPTRON
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06 Dec 2016 14:15 #205703 by OPTRON

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Good luck, let us know whats his diagnosis and treatment thereof. In the meantime, keep stretching those glutes, it will help with temporary relief and recovery.

Sore today, strong tomorrow!!!

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pocketmuscle
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06 Dec 2016 18:34 #205706 by pocketmuscle

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@Ravage, do you also experience a "burning sensation" along the spine?
Reason I am asking is because that is what I am currently experiencing.

And has anybody else experienced this kind of sensation in the lower back region. I know I should go see a doc/specialist. Just want you gents opions.

I have started to experience this sensation right after doing alot of standing barbell presses. And has since stopped doing them.

Apologies if I have hacked your post. Will start a new one if need be?

Will appreciate your input as always.

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Ravage
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07 Dec 2016 08:51 #205709 by Ravage

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No sorry pocket muscle but my struggles are from the very lower back and downwards. Thanks Optron and all the rest of the guys appreciate it for real.

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missiondh
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07 Dec 2016 08:59 #205710 by missiondh

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This happened too me a couple of months back when I rode motocross. Herniated disc and it was pressing on my nerves on my legs. Lost all sensation in my legs, could barely walk and lost all my strength in my legs. Was sent too the neurologist and had too get a Laminectomy.

4 months after the surgery and my legs are still not 100%, but atleast much better...

All the best!

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OPTRON
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13 Dec 2016 13:08 #205828 by OPTRON

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@ Ravage: How did it go with the MRI scans and what did the neurologist find? Whats the outcome and the treatment?

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Ravage
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14 Dec 2016 10:23 #205835 by Ravage

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I'm actually getting X-rays done first right now, the neurologist said its nothing serious but said I should have the X-rays done 1st before MRI Just to be sure the lumbar spine is in good order. The anti inflammatory meds and stretches have already been making a world of difference. I'm positive I'm on the path to healing but I'll only know when I'm off the meds.

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OPTRON
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14 Dec 2016 12:09 #205836 by OPTRON

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Great news. Just keep stretching those glutes. It took me almost 6 weeks to totally get over the Sciatica. And don't even tey to run or jog, it will only worsen it. Goodluck

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Ravage
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20 Dec 2016 13:28 #205878 by Ravage

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Some progress.... So there actual days now where if I get up and stretch first thing the a.m I actually have a pins and needles free day. Seems like I will only get to see the neurologist next year. Most specialists are on extended leave at the moment. Going to see a sports physio therapist tomorrow.

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OPTRON
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20 Dec 2016 21:29 #205880 by OPTRON

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Glad you kinda figuring it out for yourself. Stretching, especially the glutes is you best bet. You can also roll on a hokey or tennis ball and work it deeply into that area.

I hope the physio can help you out, although a Chiropractor was more helpful to me.

Goodluck, really hope you get it sorted. Be patient, it is something that really take some time.

Sore today, strong tomorrow!!!

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