I have a disc in my spine that is pressing on nerves that are affecting my legs (soreness, weakness, etc in muscles and joints). Also have painful swelling in knees and ankles. Have been to all types of doctors, had P.T., epidural injections, steroid injections, etc. I have been on Prednisone, which in large doses did help, but because of the bad effects they can have on the body after long term use I want to find some sort of alternative method to ease my pain. I also want to avoid any type of back surgery, I cannot stand or walk for long periods of time, and have a problem rising from a sitting position.
The pain in my legs can best be described as the type of pain someone would get who would have pain in their muscles and joints from overdoing excersise or running several miles when not used to it......just worse. It is pure torture to spend the day at work....getting up and down from the chair, getting in and out of a car....I am 59.
2006-06-14
01:59:48
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butterfly
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