excrutiating pai from nerve squashed lower back

celebgran i have similar problems, i find a adhesive cold patch works now and then, not much more will help, sorry.

If there is any spinal damage do ask them to consider testing for multiple myeloma. It often first appears in the back and it's best to rule it out straight away.

It does help also heatpads I find very soothing on back and groin.
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I wish it had been that easy for me Daddima but glad if it worked for you.

Sciatic pain can be eased by lying on your side in foetal position with a cushion between your knees.

Thanks Tricia I had hip X-ray but theynarenfine??one clear other one mild osteo which we all have,

Glad it worked for you,

Another possibility - arthritic hip joint? Ask for an Xray.
I had groin pain, followed by back pain etc. Dr. said at once I might need a hip replacement, which I did.

Thanks Ladies what lovely supportive bunch you are,
I have just increased the pregabalim w sp ? It. Makes. E feel woozy i am also on morphine and 60mg codeine,

My gp thinks they will trymscsn guided steroid jab we shall see.

Will report back, dont think is gynaecology related as blood test for ovaries was clear but as mother died of ovarian cancer best et checked,

Thanks again will report back.

I got great relief from Bowen therapy. One day I was walking with great pain, bent double over a walking stick, after I had seen my therapist, who did something called the 'piriformis procedure', I was upright again and walking normally with little or no pain. I see her occasionally for a 'top-up'- she worked wonders. It doesn't suit everyone but I thought it was worth trying - and it was. www.bowen-technique.co.uk/how_does_work.php

Oh celeb you poor thing - nerve pain is total misery. It does sound as though all the right things are being done to try and get a resolution to this. I hope that you have some proper painkillers in the meantime. I do hope this gets srted soon.

I am sorry you are having this trouble, and from last October is awful! I have suffered from sciatica so know how painful that can be. I am sorry I don't have any constructive advice, other than to see your GP about pain relief, but sending hugs and hope you get sorted out quickly.

Does sound like your sciatic nerve could be involved, I had a successful surgery to relieve a compressed sciatic nerve 15yrs ago but also had a failing right hip which has since been replaced. Careful consideration as Charleygirl says before any surgery. I'm sorry you are in so much pain. Have you been referred for any physio? It might help you.

How awful for you celebgran! Once you have the full diagnosis hopefully you can start on some relevant physio or treatment. At least then you will know exactly what you are dealing with, much less scary than the not knowing. I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and Monday, let us know how it goes.

Ask your GP to refer you to the chronic pain team so they can support you too

If the MRI scan showed that the sciatic nerve has been involved, maybe a spinal decompression will help you. It will be interesting to hear what the orthopaedic consultant has to say. At least you appear to have an early appointment. Do not agree to surgery if offered without a lot of consideration because occasionally one is made worse.

Very difficult if gynae problems are also playing a part.