I would absolutely love a synthetic spine. I'm 36 and my back is just miserable.
It would be one thing if it consistently got relief from something, but it's a constant shell game. Will heat help today? Will ibuprofen work this afternoon? Is PT going to help this time or make me feel terrible?
It's just a terrible process to go through and makes me want to go around telling everyone to sit up straight, stand more and do core exercises.
Damn dude I feel you. My sciatica is so bad that I wish I could just depart from my legs briefly. I'd saw them off if walking wasnt important to me. Those nerves are fried anyway
makes my pain worse... I even committed to it for 2 weeks but it was horrible, just kept getting worse. im working on it and in physio atm i hope i can catch it early im still young
did you catch this in a scan specifically for that reason/because of the pain or an unrelated scan? I got some weird back, shoulder, next, arm, hand shit going on that im in physio for. I've had a couple big picture scans or just scans in general for other unrelated things and there was supposedly nothing abnormal but the public medical system is garbage where I live.
I've had xrays. They want me to go through 6 weeks of PT before they'll recommend an MRI. The MRI would be part of the pre-surgery procedures and then at that point I would qualify for the microdiscectomy if they show a herniated disc.
It's been a multi-year journey with this involving many ups and downs...let's hope it ends soon.
I'm in a similar situation. I've tried various injections and procedures....Thus far, the only thing that has helped is a combination of Meloxicam 2x per day(with tylenol) and Duloxetine 1x per day. Be aware that the Duloxetine is actually an antidepressant and just "happens to help with arthritis", so you may experience other side effects. I deal with some mild sexual dysfunction, but....it actually kind of made my sex life better anyway....So....maybe talk with your doctor?
I currently take Effexor and Lyrica. At least it has helped with those really sharp, take-your-breath-away shooting pains that you get when you sit or stand the wrong way.
Mine's on and off horrible at 29 :D lower back pain that's recently started showing signs of sciatica. swears in leg pain. Something that does seem to help a little is doing some exercises from physiotherapist (cat to cow stretch for example).
Used to be painful for a week at a time but christ... Lasted over 4 months the most recent time ;_;
That’s so rough and sounds really miserable. You may already be doing it or been suggested it a million times but regular yoga (even 10 mins a day) can be a miracle for back pain. I learned from a personal trainer that, for lower back pain, strengthening your glutes is the key, don’t skip ass day at the gym
Nah, I actually haven't been recommended yoga. Honestly, it's lately been really bothering me how stiff I am. I'll look into a routine and give it a try, although I don't know what I'm doing.
Appreciate it, definitely get that. We dropped $4k on a Temperpedic a while back and it helped a lot, especially when my back seized up completely.
As for my chair, I currently have a Leap V2 and it's helped a lot. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I've just been too sedentary and let my muscles deteriorate too much.
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u/cryptobro42069 1d ago
I would absolutely love a synthetic spine. I'm 36 and my back is just miserable.
It would be one thing if it consistently got relief from something, but it's a constant shell game. Will heat help today? Will ibuprofen work this afternoon? Is PT going to help this time or make me feel terrible?
It's just a terrible process to go through and makes me want to go around telling everyone to sit up straight, stand more and do core exercises.