TLDR: really bad sciatic, can't take drugs, been referred but need help now.
Since April this year I've had ongoing sciatica which is now 100% worse.
I've seen physios/ osteopaths and god knows who else. Nothing seems to be working.
I've had a referral from the Drs for a spine clinic, I researched this myself and have gone private with them. My first session is tomorrow afternoon but I'm worried in case their treatments dont work either.
I am very sensitive to drugs so I'm unable to take ibuprofen/ NSAIDs- due to asthma but also due to my feeling very out of it even on a small dose.
I'm in chronic pain every day and the only thing that stops it from hurting is lying flat on my back. Sometimes I have to do this every half an hour.
I can't go out anywhere as my leg starts to play up and I'm basically having to hop around like a bloody flamingo.
As funny as that sounds it's completely humiliating, I'm grumpy all the time because I'm in pain and I can't seem to get comfortable sitting down. I work from home and it's desk/ computer work. I understand this isn't ideal but I've tried changing my chair, getting a laptop stand, I've even spent ÂŁ1000 on a new bed and I wear barefoot shoes!
I love walking with my family and exploring but I've not been able to do it for so long. I think it's getting to the point where it's making me depressed (I can't take ADs either as they make me 100% worse- last time I tried them I had back to back panic attacks for 36 hours)
Does anyone have any hints/ tips or idea on how to make life a little less painful?
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Chronic pain
Sciatica is ruining my life!
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MissCrowley · 27/10/2021 12:31
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