I have taken 800mg Ibuprofen and that doesnt do anything for me.
I have also taken Lortab 5mg/500mg and that helped a little but not for very long and now i am on ultram 50mg and it doesnt not a thing for me. my docotor is not thrilled at prescribing narcotics and i dont blame her but i cant feel like this anymore it really sux any suggestions?
2007-02-23 12:41:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
i forgot to mention that i have also had cortisone injections and im in physical therapy
2007-02-23 13:29:58 · update #1
Sacroiliitis is a physical problem. It is a problem that stems from poor biomechanics in the SI joint(s). Why would any reasonable person expect a chemical to solve a physical problem? It does not make a whole lot of sense to me. You can take all the injections and drugs you want... the underlying cause of your pain, i.e. poor biomechanics, will not go away, and your pain will come back. That is what all of these respondents to the question are indicating. Using chemicals to solve a physical problem is just like putting duct tape over your check engine light in your car. It makes you forget you have a problem, and in the long run will do more harm than good because you are no longer getting the pain warning against certain movement. In order for a physician to practice medicine this way they would have to forget basic neurology and biomechanics. Practicing medicine without a brain.
I would seek physical help. Osteopaths, chiropractors...
2007-02-24 06:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by hufstabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check into a chiropractor as well as the pain info below
Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.
Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.
The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).
For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
2007-02-26 14:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have sacroilitis in both SI joints. I have tried all kinds of medicine for relief. I have found that Skelaxin works best of all for me. I have also had the joints injected with a steroid-type medicine using a CT scanner. I feel like I can jump over a house for a few weeks. The pain vanishes after injection. Hope this helps! I understand the pain. In addition, physical therapy has helped to stretch the joint.
2007-02-23 13:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by mack123 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Were the injections into the joint itself or just in the muscle because that will make a huge difference on how well it works. You need to see an interventional pain management specialist who can inject into the joint. If you get good but short term relief, then you may be a candidate for radiofrequency lesioning of the SI joint which can provide months to years worth of relief.
2007-02-24 00:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by rwill54287 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sacroiliitis Nhs
2016-12-18 13:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wide range of factors or events may cause sacroiliac joint dysfunction, including: a)Traumatic injury. A sudden impact, such as a motor vehicle accident or a fall, can damage your sacroiliac joints. b)Arthritis. Wear-and-tear arthritis (osteoarthritis) can occur in sacroiliac joints, as can ankylosing spondylitis — a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine. c)Pregnancy. The sacroiliac joints must loosen and stretch to accommodate childbirth. The added weight and altered gait during pregnancy can cause additional stress on these joints and can lead to abnormal wear. d)Infection. In rare cases, the sacroiliac joint can become infected.
2016-03-16 00:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ones recommended by a qualified, licensed medical practitioner. Doesn't your doctor have a clue?
2007-02-23 12:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jack S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋