low back, hip and thigh pain Posted: 07-20-08 21:20pm
Hi everyone.
I'm glad I found this forum.
Here's my story...
I've had back troubles for years. Easily
20 or so.
I've done alot of construction related
jobs and it takes it's toll.
Recently, my back went out. Really low,
like down in the tailbone/hip
area of my right side.
Hurt like mad. It happens.
Usually, after a few days it'll start
feeling better and then I'm set to
go in a week or two.
This has gone on for almost a month. Never
really went "back in" so
to speak.
the past couple of weeks, I felt like I
had sciatica on the right side.
Wouldn't be the first time. Usually
stretching and excersize gets me
rolling again.
Four days ago, the tight, aching feeling
started getting worse. I wonder
if I aggrivated it by going to the gym.
Hadn't been in quite awhile.
That night, I went to bed in pain and woke
up around 1am with the
worst pain I've ever had in my live. No
broken bone, dislocation or
anything else even comes close.
I went to the doctor yesterday, totally
exhausted. Haven't slept much in
days.
They did an x-ray, didn't see anything,
then gave me a PILE of drugs and
sent me home.
I'm on some steroid pack thingy, percocet,
and some other drug for
muscle cramps or something.
I FEEL HORRIBLE!
I'm so stressed out. I saw my chiropractor
after that first night. For some
reason he mentioned that this his how his
father found out the had
cancer. He died a month later.
Yesterday, when I tried to walk, my right
let would almost give out.
I've never EVER had that before and now
I"m REALLY freaked out.
The drugs are making me feel horrible. I
HATE pain meds. Clarity is
really important to me. But this pain was
so far over the top I can't
manage it at all without resorting to
drugs.
The cancer thing REALLY messed up my head.
Of course the first thing
I did was get on the internet and start
reading about cancer.
Good God!
Does anyone know what this could be?
I have an MRI scheduled, but only for the
lower back. Shouldn't they
do at least a CT of the hip and thigh as
well?
Seems like a pretty narrow minded approach
to just focus on the spine.
I'm really scared.
Any help at all would be great.
Thank you,
Ric
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rikks
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 6
Posted: 07-21-08 08:03am
I think I found the CAUSE of this blasted
pain.
IT'S MY BLASTED KNEE!
It all makes sense.
Several weeks ago, while working on my
trailer, something popped or tore
in my right knee.
I've had surgery on that one.
I've been compensating and walking funny
since.
DUH!
THEN my back went out.
When I rub the outside of my knee, it
hurts SO bad but at the same time
causes my thigh, hip and back to relax.
Holy smokes!
I'm gonna go see my CP this morning and a
GP this afternoon.
I'm pretty sure I'm on the right track.
Wow... I wonder how many folks go through
this and end up getting surger
on the SPINE to fix the problem.
Anyway, we'll see what gives.
I'll keep y'all posted.
]R[
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RichT
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Posted: 07-21-08 11:48am
Hello Rikks,
Welcome to this forum.
After a morning in our gardens in this
heat and humidity, I need a bit of time
for the AC to cool off my body and mind.
I'll respond later today.
Do let us know your your appointment with
your doctor goes.
Take care.
RichT
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rikks
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 6
Posted: 07-21-08 12:55pm
I CAN WALK!
My CP worked on me for over an hour.
He hooked up a muscle stim and POW! The
knee litteraly popped and
self adjusted when he used just a small
bit of pressure with his finger
on the muscle just above the outside of
the knee.
Really wierd.
He left me on the stim for about 15
minutes and then came in and
shut it off.
I got right up and started walking
normaly!!!
Bloody amazing. I never expected results
so dramatic or swift.
I have to wear the stim for four days.
My back and hip feel sore and tired but
that's it.
What a relief.
]R[
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RichT
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Posted: 07-21-08 13:19pm
Hello Rikks,
WOW, what GREAT news!!!! Very glad that
you now can walk after seeing your CP. I
hope things continue to go well for you.
HOWEVER, to be honest, I don't think this
one visit will solve your back issues. I
would highly recommend that you seek the
advice of the best spinal surgeon you can
find in your area. In fact, get a second
opinion from the next one on your list.
I'm with you on the pain med thing. Pain
meds do NOT correct the problem, they only
cover it up, get you addicted to them and
make your life (from my experience) a
mess.
Do stay in touch!
Have a GREAT Day!!
RichT
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rikks
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 6
Posted: 07-21-08 19:11pm
Well I made it through the day in a much
more active fashion.
Whew.
I was freaked.
Had my back xrayed today. Minor arthritis
but otherwise normal.
Granted, it doesn't show soft tissue or
anything. Still have to do the MRI.
I'm convinced that the knee started the
whole thing.
It's amazing how quick we got results.
I had the stim unit on most of the day.
Took it off for about half an hour and
when I put it back on and turned it
on, something went "clunk" deap in my
lower back.
That's the blasted spot that's been bound
up so badly.
Couldn't get to it with the CP or
massage.
Wow.
This is all about change of lifestyle.
My sins have come home to roost.
Since I split up with my wife of 12 years,
I've been a mess.
Way too much smoking and drinking and
depression.
Made a bunch of calls today.
Got an exam comming up Thursday with my
doc and start counseling on
Friday.
Enough is enough.
Anyway, that's the update for now.
Peace,
Ric
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RichT
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Posted: 07-21-08 19:57pm
And peace to you Ric!!!
A peaceful night's rest, and peaceful
days ahead. And from the good Lord "the
peace that surpasses all understanding".
Take care. Patience with yourself.
RichT
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rikks
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 6
Posted: 07-21-08 20:37pm
Of all the things you could have said...
I have NO patience with myself.
I'm crying right now.
This has been a tough year to say the
least.
So much pain.
This is a wake up call.
What has been in my spirit it now in my
body.
Thank you for writing.
Thank you for wishing me peace.
Regards,
Ric
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rikks
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Jul 2008 Posts: 6
Posted: 07-22-08 10:49am
Well... my troubles are far from over.
Had HORRIBLE, UNBEARABLE pain in the
middle of the night last night.
Went to the E.R. they were no help at
all.
All these people want to do is give me
drugs.
I HAD to take the stupid pain pills last
night, so now I feel horrid.
The fact that I'm experiencing such
intense pain at night has me
terrified.
I've got constant fearful dialogue going
on in my mind.
I'm just convinced that it's cancer.
There's no one here to help me.
I live alone.
Called my son and begged him to come out
for a week or two and he
said he had too much going on.
