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Hi all, I haven't been on here for a while.......but would like some input please. :?:
I have had back pain on and off over the past year and my GP says I currently have Sciatica, prob due to inflamed nerve because I have a pain in my left buttock which shoots down the back of my leg, through my knee and down in to my foot. This is often accompanied by tingling/pins and needles in the foot and a crawling sensation up the shin. :evil:
It is driving me potty, especially at evening/night when the pain subsides but the tingling is worse and I have to keep moving my legs. :cry: :cry:
She has referered me for physio and I am taking co-codamol (can't take NSAIDS) and a small course of Valium.
Despite her saying not to worry I am worried it's neuropathy but I have full sensation in my limbs and full control/no weakness. My BG is in reasonable control and my annual chiropody check in Dec showed no probs, Doppla result excellent.
Any ideas and any remedy suggestions? I am mobile and am stretching, carrying on as per norm, not sitting about.
Thanks
Chrissie
I have had back pain on and off over the past year and my GP says I currently have Sciatica, prob due to inflamed nerve because I have a pain in my left buttock which shoots down the back of my leg, through my knee and down in to my foot. This is often accompanied by tingling/pins and needles in the foot and a crawling sensation up the shin. :evil:
It is driving me potty, especially at evening/night when the pain subsides but the tingling is worse and I have to keep moving my legs. :cry: :cry:
She has referered me for physio and I am taking co-codamol (can't take NSAIDS) and a small course of Valium.
Despite her saying not to worry I am worried it's neuropathy but I have full sensation in my limbs and full control/no weakness. My BG is in reasonable control and my annual chiropody check in Dec showed no probs, Doppla result excellent.
Any ideas and any remedy suggestions? I am mobile and am stretching, carrying on as per norm, not sitting about.
Thanks
Chrissie