Please Help!!!!!! Butt and leg pain!!!!!?

Question

I have been diagnosed with a large right herniation of the disk at the L5-S1 and I see a orthapedic doctor tomorrow, but right now i am in so much pain in my butt and down my right leg that all i want to do is scream. My Medical doctor put me on Loratab 10 and muscle relaxers but they do not help much. Is there anything else that i can do to help ease this pain. I am willing to try anything at this point. Please help me if you can, Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

I'm sorry... aside from the pain meds already provided I have no advice besides prayer.

Just wanted to let you know I'll be praying for you!

Lord Jesus, please lift up our friend. You know the situation, you created our bodies, there's nothing too difficult for you. Please provide the relief and comfort desired and thank you for working on their behalf, cause I know with confidence, in the name of Jesus Christ, this will be done. Thank you for your graciousness. Amen.

Good luck tomorrow and hope you feel better soon!

Answer 2

cindy232., Kidneys don't radiate pain the way you described. That's from a pinched nerve, likely the sciatic ( the largest nerve in the body). This could be from misplaced vertebrae in the spine. If so you'll want to get that examined by a good chiropractor. Or it could be from a butt muscle irritating the sciatic nerve when it passes next to it. Try some of the stretches below and see if they give you at least temporary relief. They should not increase the pain so stop if they do. Try sleeping with a pillow between your legs to take pressure off the SI joints and see if that helps at night. Get the free book below to find out how muscles play a part and how you can work on them at home. Type 2 diabetes has no bearing except that with increased pain or infection your blood sugars will temporarily increase. Get to the cause of this pain and you'll be better off. I wish you well! Dr Tim

Answer 3

i am a chiropractor and specialize in spine related injuries. the disc acts as both a cushion and a spacer between each vertebrae. if a disc is bulging/herniated, that bulge can put pressure on the nerves exiting between each vertebra which causes a "pinched nerve." also if the disc is wearing out (getting thinner) you lose the space between the vertebra, which leaves less room for those nerves to exit--and again can pinch a nerve. those nerves in your low back form the sciatic nerve which runs all the way down your leg. if any are "pinched" they can cause pain, numbess, tingling, weakness from your low back to the foot.

as a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.--normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can't find relief with anything they try--including chiropractic.

but now there is a treatment that is perfect for your situation and the best part is: it's non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven't heard of it yet it is called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries (approx. 90% successful). the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don't give the same results).

my recommendation would be to see a chiro, especially if you've never tried it before-just to see what they have to say. also do some research on this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google "DRX9000" to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it's normal orientation and also rebuild its height--which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing. pain meds, cortisone shots, epidurals won't do anything to solve the problem--all they do is cover it up and they become less and less effective over time. surgery AT BEST is 50% successful and usually doesn't solve the problem either.

this treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven't had surgery yet. i've had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that's what my recommendation would be for you. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems--there is a solution!!

Answer 4

i have the same thing at the same spot!!! (plus a few other problems with my back) The reason your but is hurting is because your siatic nerve goes through your butt all the way down your legs.....it must be getting pinched. Try a hot bath and laying on a heating pad....nothing really helps mine too much (especially loratabs which didn't do anything) but laying around on the heating pad when it gets real bad.

Good Luck and i will pray for you cause i know how bad that is...i have been fighting with my back problems for four years!!!

Answer 5

there are some medical options for you to try....

1) get a referral to a specialist pain clinic they can help immencely!

2) TENS machine, the type that women use in labour, can be used for pain relif in the back and leg, (there are slightly different pads for chornic pain than for labour) these can be bought off the internet and via shops.

3)hypnotherpy can be very effective...i used it to give birth to my 3rd son. you can get dvd's and cd's, Paul McKenna is one of the best.

4) you could ask about an injection of local anesthatic in the spine, called an epidural or spinal block (again more commonly used in labour) this can be a very instant and effective control of the pain. it may not last, anywhere from a few hours to weeks but some find relief for up to 3-6months. studies have shown quite good results... worth looking up as with anything invasive there are risks and side effects, but wort asking your doctor about.

5) there are a number of pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs on the market, like everything some work better with some people than others... so if the ones you have are not working, worth switching arround with different combinations till you find one that works for you... again a little basic resears on the net can help with this.

6) accupunture... i was skeptical, untill my own surgeon did it on my back for 6months before i had to have a hip replacement...it was effective on me... and nothing to lose if it doesnt!

having suffered with chornic hip and back pain since the age of 11, my heart goes out to you... but the one thing i have learnt is that being informed as a patient can really help you stay in control of your pain. dont be fobbed off by doctors they cant feel the pain you are in... be persistant, there is never a point that nothing can be done, there are thousands of alternitives to try...

meditation, althernitive therpies, diet...the list goes on... pain can make you drained but try not to give up...

good luck

Answer 6

Try getting a massage. If the tissue around the disc is loosened up it will take some pressure off of the nerve. Just make sure they do not go too deep close to the disc.

Answer 7

Walking stretching hot soaks heating pad 30 minutes on 30 off walking and more stretching stay off the pain pills they are so addicting and are a doward spiral.

Answer 8

Maybe try a warm compress, lay on left side and use pillows to make yourself as comfy as possible. Use the heat to help relax the muscles maybe try some warm herbal tea to help you relax and rest.

Answer 9

If you have a heating pad, perfect. If not, This is what I do for my wife, and it works. I stick a moist towel in the microwave for 2 minutes, and wrap that towel in a dry towel, and put it on her sore spot. it works like a charm. (for her)

Answer 10

Try a hot bath, maybe a Whirlpool.