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Preguntas
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Is this sciatica?
OK so I went to stand up from my desk before, and a sharp horrific pain in my left butt cheek prevented me form being able to walk. If I took my left hand and found the sweet spot, and pushed on it while walking, walking was possible.
So I skippe dlunch, because walking around target with my hand poking my arse wa sless than tempting.
So I had to leave for an errand before, and the pain is still there, but after walking awhile and stretching out, walking is less difficult. Now sitting at my desk- my asss is killing me.
Sciatica or just a weird tight muscle issue?
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KristinasMama
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Re: Is this sciatica?
sounds like the sciatica pains that i have been getting....
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Dani922
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Sounds like it. Sciatica is really painful. 
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:17 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Sciatica.
I have had this from the last pregnancy-due to a herniated disk in my back from the pregnancy.
I went to physical therapy to help relieve some pain, and I learned the best way to help it get better, is to stretch out the area and stay mobile.
I had become accustomed to staying seated bc it hurt so much, that I actually made it worse.
When the sciatica nerve gets inflamed, the muscles around the nerve contract and try to make it go down, but this actually makes it worse bc the muscles get very tight.
Stretch stretch stretch!!!
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:19 PM |
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XcalystaX
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Re: Is this sciatica?
yep that's it! I had it last night so I got zero sleep. I hope you feel better!
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:20 PM |
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Preguntas
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Oh lord.
Moving is my least favorite thing to do.
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:25 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: Is this sciatica?
yup, sciatica.
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jennyb
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Ugh, feel better. My cousin had it with her 1st pg and was miserable. She said the best was to swim in the pool. Well being its Feb, unless you have an indoor pool here's some 
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by Preguntas
Oh lord.
Moving is my least favorite thing to do.
I know...but it will just get worse.
If you are able to, lay on your couch or bed, and just have your DH bring your leg stretching towards your head. Without squishing your belly of course.
You need to stretch out your butt/hip muscles. That is where that nerve (the largest in your body by the way) runs. 
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Preguntas
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by neener1211
Posted by Preguntas
Oh lord.
Moving is my least favorite thing to do.
I know...but it will just get worse.
If you are able to, lay on your couch or bed, and just have your DH bring your leg stretching towards your head. Without squishing your belly of course.
You need to stretch out your butt/hip muscles. That is where that nerve (the largest in your body by the way) runs.
Oh good- stretching while lying on the couch is doable.
You are so helpful.
My poor asss.
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:31 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by Preguntas
Oh good- stretching while lying on the couch is doable.
You are so helpful.
My poor asss.
I just know how painful it is. I had to take pain meds and muscle relaxers after I had it. There was no sleeping, no walking for more than 2 minutes.
Stretching the hip/but has made me feel 90% better.
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:33 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
If you bend your leg like a 4 on top of your other leg..then bring the bent leg towards you, that will stretch out hte hip very well. Again, ask for DH's help.
If you need any other stretches, let me know.
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:36 PM |
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Preguntas
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by neener1211
If you bend your leg like a 4 on top of your other leg..then bring the bent leg towards you, that will stretch out hte hip very well. Again, ask for DH's help.
If you need any other stretches, let me know.
Oh my God that felt so good thank you- instant relief. Though you are right about sitting- becaus ethe pain is now in my calf.
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Superkat
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by neener1211
If you bend your leg like a 4 on top of your other leg..then bring the bent leg towards you, that will stretch out hte hip very well. Again, ask for DH's help.
Be careful with this position though. According to Lipglossjunky's post, this is the "best" position for a-sex.  Don't put any thoughts into your Dh's head. 
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
ok, them make him stand to your side...
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| Posted 2/7/08 4:40 PM |
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Preguntas
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Re: Is this sciatica?
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by Preguntas
Oh my God that felt so good thank you- instant relief. Though you are right about sitting- becaus ethe pain is now in my calf.
If you want to stretch your calf...put the ball of your foot against a wall, or on the edge of something with your heel still on the floor. The other foot remaining flat. This will stretch out your calf. Hold it for 20 seconds, and do it to each leg 5 times.
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Superkat
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by neener1211
ok, them make him stand to your side...
Smart woman. 
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dapnkap
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Yes and welcome to my world!!!
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CalendarGirl16
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Def sciatica and do those stretches they really help.
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Is this sciatica?
try some heat on it too!
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by NewlyMrs
try some heat on it too!
No, cold....if you can stand it. It will restrict the nerve and numb the muscles..
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by neener1211
Posted by NewlyMrs
try some heat on it too!
No, cold....if you can stand it. It will restrict the nerve and numb the muscles..
Really?
Heat always made it relax so I could lye and stretch.
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neener1211
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Re: Is this sciatica?
Posted by NewlyMrs
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Posted by NewlyMrs
try some heat on it too!
No, cold....if you can stand it. It will restrict the nerve and numb the muscles..
Really?
Heat always made it relax so I could lye and stretch.
I've tried both...the cold helped me better. When I went to Physical Therapy, he said he would prefer to put cold on me if I could take it, it would help more.
It also depends on where the pain is...you don't really want to put a heating pad on your back right near a baby.
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Is this sciatica?
mine is in my hip. Heat definitely helps it, as does daily walking on the treadmill
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