The return of an old enemy. - Page 4

stevestrat · 17th March 2016, 17:57

Although I've had a few lesser episodes since the original thankfully I've never had another full blown one.

RPWC · 17th March 2016, 19:34

I used to get mild attacks of it, running from middle of back ,through my butt,and down the back of the leg. I found hanging by my arms for a minute or so,taking the weight off my legs helped,i.e. stretching my back.

FLYER · 17th March 2016, 19:41

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Originally Posted by RPWC

I used to get mild attacks of it, running from middle of back ,through my butt,and down the back of the leg. I found hanging by my arms for a minute or so,taking the weight off my legs helped,i.e. stretching my back.

Those are typical symptoms Rich .

Suffering them as we speak .

SideValve · 18th March 2016, 19:12

Blimey there's a lot of it about....
Its the reason I swapped back to a 75 from an MGF. I had 4 sessions in 3 years and have permanently damaged the nerve to my right foot so walk with a limp and can't feel my small toe. Can't raise my right heel off the ground :¬(
Various docs / x-rays / mri scans & they say two discs are degenerating. Think I frightened the my GP when I curled up on his floor sweating in pain! They could bolt it all up which they say wouldn't fix the nerve but would cure the pain. Thankfully it doesn't hurt as long as I don't carry anything heavy so I'm putting it off as long as I can. I miss playing badminton, squash etc. walking miles & for a long time couldn't kick start my m'bike but its slowly improving.
Keeping active is definitely the way to go, I find anything that stretches the spine is good. Fittest I've been in years despite the lack of sport.
Good luck with it & take care.

FLYER · 18th March 2016, 19:18

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Originally Posted by SideValve

Blimey there's a lot of it about....
Its the reason I swapped back to a 75 from an MGF. I had 4 sessions in 3 years and have permanently damaged the nerve to my right foot so walk with a limp and can't feel my small toe. Can't raise my right heel off the ground :¬(
Various docs / x-rays / mri scans & they say two discs are degenerating. Think I frightened the my GP when I curled up on his floor sweating in pain! They could bolt it all up which they say wouldn't fix the nerve but would cure the pain. Thankfully it doesn't hurt as long as I don't carry anything heavy so I'm putting it off as long as I can. I miss playing badminton, squash etc. walking miles & for a long time couldn't kick start my m'bike but its slowly improving.
Keeping active is definitely the way to go, I find anything that stretches the spine is good. Fittest I've been in years despite the lack of sport.
Good luck with it & take care.

cheers .

Iam off till monday so im going to take it easy for two days .

Trouble is i cant sleep after seven as the pain keeps me awake .

Hopefully when it finally goes away i can get back to normal .

Tried paracetamol and ibrufen but they make no difference.

Dallas · 18th March 2016, 19:21

Hope you are feeling better soon George.

FLYER · 18th March 2016, 19:26

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Hope you are feeling better soon George.

Its moved from the thigh area into my back so that usually means its easing off .

Fingers crossed .

Today at work was awful .

mininuts · 19th March 2016, 23:06

Feeling any better George?

FLYER · 20th March 2016, 08:02

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Feeling any better George?

Yesterday was bad bad bad .

Didnt cross the door.

Felt it easing off a bit last night before bed and ive had a good sleep.

Still there so another easy day for me indoors.

England winning the Grand Slam cheered me up no end

.

stevestrat · 20th March 2016, 08:09

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Originally Posted by FLYER

Tried paracetamol and ibrufen but they make no difference.

You need something a lot stronger than that George, something on prescription, something like tramadol that specifically targets nerve pain.

17th March 2016, 17:57	#31
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,502 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Although I've had a few lesser episodes since the original thankfully I've never had another full blown one. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

17th March 2016, 19:34	#32
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,182 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I used to get mild attacks of it, running from middle of back ,through my butt,and down the back of the leg. I found hanging by my arms for a minute or so,taking the weight off my legs helped,i.e. stretching my back. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

18th March 2016, 19:12	#34
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Blimey there's a lot of it about.... Its the reason I swapped back to a 75 from an MGF. I had 4 sessions in 3 years and have permanently damaged the nerve to my right foot so walk with a limp and can't feel my small toe. Can't raise my right heel off the ground :¬( Various docs / x-rays / mri scans & they say two discs are degenerating. Think I frightened the my GP when I curled up on his floor sweating in pain! They could bolt it all up which they say wouldn't fix the nerve but would cure the pain. Thankfully it doesn't hurt as long as I don't carry anything heavy so I'm putting it off as long as I can. I miss playing badminton, squash etc. walking miles & for a long time couldn't kick start my m'bike but its slowly improving. Keeping active is definitely the way to go, I find anything that stretches the spine is good. Fittest I've been in years despite the lack of sport. Good luck with it & take care. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

19th March 2016, 23:06	#38
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18th March 2016, 19:21	#36
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Hope you are feeling better soon George.