Sciatica pain

[beenthere]

There's an old saying... don't throw the baby out with the bath water. ;D

[Shotgun]

I'm not going to make a guess.  You can get in trouble that way.  Not worth it.     ;D

Norm

[WmFritz]

I'll stick my neck out.    Were we paintin toe nails?  ???

[thecfarm]

I would rather see Magicmans toes than to know what happens.  ;D

[samandothers]

Hope there is improvement!  Get good at the pedicure stuff and you can open a new business!

[Magicman]

I am still hoping that she can make the Texas Goodwill trip.

I talked with a caterer and ordered our Thanksgiving Dinner.  I will still smoke another turkey and the children will also bring their customary dishes.

[Bill Gaiche]

Man, I don't know where I have missed this thread except for being in the Caribbean Islands for the last 9 days. I had no idea that Pat was going through all this stuff. What can I say about missing this? Anyway I hope that Pat gets all healed up real soon and hope she can make the trip also. She is such a trooper. Lynn you keep doing just exactly what she says and don't get to fat in the meantime. bg

[Magicman]

Pat is making improvement, but the strange thing is that her pain/numbness/discomfort/nausea seems to change each day.  I guess that the nerve is trying to sort itself out ??

Both of us are still hoping that she will be able to make the Texas Goodwill trip.

[doctorb]

This far from surgery, the nausea is undoubtedly from the pain meds.  She is not allergic to them, but her stomach is intolerant of them.  Many, many patients like that.  Ask to try to shift her pain medication.  If she is taking any codeine derivatives ( oxycodone, oxycontin, hydrocodone), a shift to dilaudid (hydromorphone) may help the nausea, and sometimes, provides better pain relief.  Just a thought.

[Magicman]

THANK YOU doctorb  Pat was beginning to wonder and suspicion that.  Being a bit nauseous and not able to eat much and then taking what you listed on an empty stomach was only complicating and making matters worse.

She will avoid taking those and see what happens but of course that leaves her without much help through this Holiday.  It has been a week and thankfully she was weaning herself off anyway.

[LaneC]

I hope it works for you. I would make sure the doctor explained the possible after effects of the surgery. I am in no way trying to scare you or influence you, I am only trying to bring up your awareness. I had a 2 level fusion after an industrial accident. April will be a year. I am now pretty much down for the count. I had a great career in the oilfield and it is over with. 24 years in the Gulf and overseas. At this point I am very, very, very, limited on any movement. Even picking up a gallon of milk. We now buy 1/2 gallons. It is that serious. I hope you haven't had any trauma like something dropped on your back or anything. If it is degenerative you will hopefully be ok. I really am not trying scare you here I just want to give you something else to go by when making your decision. Your pain factor will have the biggest effect on your decision. Ultimatley, if you are hurting bad enough then you will do anything for relief. I have gone through every one of the steps listed previously, but it is my hope that 1 will work for you, so you do not have to have surgery. I can only say what is happening and has happened to me, so as I say, the pain factor will probably be the deciding factor. If I can help in any way let me know.

[thecfarm]

LaneC,that is sad to hear.

[LaneC]

Hello thecfarm. Yeah, there are no winners in someone getting seriously hurt. I think of getting a mill and all , but I think I am dreaming. I really don't want to admit it because I have always been so active, especially with my kids but it is a fact I have to live with. I still like reading and being on this forum, because it is the cleanest, neatest forom I have ever seen, and I like working people like myself. Take care.

[Magicman]

Pat continues to make improvement.  Now she only has a "strange" feeling in her two smallest toes and a shoe bothers her.  Hopefully as the nerve continues to sort itself out, she will make a full recovery.

[pineywoods]

Pat continues to make improvement.  Now she only has a "strange" feeling in her two smallest toes and a shoe bothers her.  Hopefully as the nerve continues to sort itself out, she will make a full recovery.

Gotta be the bright red nail paint  ? ?

[LaneC]

I am sure she will be fine. I am glad she is improving. For some it just gets better and better, and I hope that is the case with her. It sounds as though you are giving alot of support and that is a great thing. I wish her well.

[SawyerBrown]

Pat continues to make improvement.  Now she only has a "strange" feeling in her two smallest toes and a shoe bothers her.  Hopefully as the nerve continues to sort itself out, she will make a full recovery.

MM, great to hear! 

Did she have a laminectomy, or something else (don't see in thread)?  That's what I had just under 3 weeks ago now, and my back feels somewhat better but still have a lot of numbness in my right foot and a little in the calf (but not so much pain as others have experienced).  Still have "foot drop"  and can't raise my foot (can push down, but not raise).  Walking very far hurts, because my foot doesn't work the way it should, and puts a lot of unusual pressure on the big toe.  But everyone says that walking is a good thing.  (Except maybe today since everything is a sheet of ice ...)

Very appreciative of anything (encouraging or otherwise ...) you're willing to share of your wife's progress, we can go to PM if you prefer.  Thanks ...

[Magicman]

I had to go back to Reply #134 to see what the surgery was called because I certainly did not remember.   ;D

She is scheduled for Micro Endoscopic Discectomy Tuesday morning.  This procedure will remove the bulging part of the disc that will relieve the pressure on the nerve.

[doctorb]

The hypersensitivity of that nerve root will subside to a new normal for her.  Her sensation may never be exactly normal, but usually the obnoxious abnormality of it fades.  Sounds to me like she's doing great.  Give her my best.

[Magicman]

Thank you doctorb.  Your continued observations and comments have helped to keep her reassured and on track.  Yesterday was her best day yet.   

[WmFritz]

Good to hear that Pat's mending well.  8)

[clww]

Yes it is good to hear she is improving.

[red]

My back went out this morning while putting on my boots .  Went straight to the ER and will follow up with Orthopaedic Dr on Monday.  I had back surgery in 1998 almost the same surgery as David . 2 disc removed and BAK fusion L4-L5   L5-S1  the problem disc now is L3-L4
I have been very careful with my back and this is the third time in the past year I had to go straight to the ER. It is what it is

[drobertson]

Sorry to hear of your latest conditions, take it easy and let us know how the report goes,   

[OneWithWood]

Ouch!  Hope you have a speedy recovery.