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went to the doctor today 'cause i've been having some pain down my left leg for the past two weeks. i didn't think it was much of anything, but my mom and jason told me i had to go. it's a good thing i listened to them 'cause it turns out i've got some mild sciatica.
Description of it:
Sciatica is sometimes severe pain caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that are branches of the sciatic nerve. The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot. In addition to pain, there may be numbness, muscular weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg. Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body.
I'm just hoping this isn't the start of having more back problems like my mom has. I don't think i could handle that. i doubt it is, but that thought is always in my head. honestly, my symptoms aren't as bad as the description sounds. i just get the occasional pain in my calf that hurts like hell, and i'll get a nice sharp pain down my thigh. luckily, it's not a constant thing. the doc gave me some muscle relaxers and some steroids. i'm a little scared to take the steroids 'cause people in my family tend to have some bizarre reactions to 'em. so, i'm debating that one.
oh, and i'm going back on my anti-depressants. i've been having a lot of anxiety issues. i'm not wanting to rely on them, but i'll take the help to get through this rough patch...and when it's time, i'll get off 'em again. i've just been more depressed than i've let on.
so, that's what's going on with me. sounds fun to be Mandy,huh??
Description of it:
Sciatica is sometimes severe pain caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that are branches of the sciatic nerve. The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot. In addition to pain, there may be numbness, muscular weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg. Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body.
I'm just hoping this isn't the start of having more back problems like my mom has. I don't think i could handle that. i doubt it is, but that thought is always in my head. honestly, my symptoms aren't as bad as the description sounds. i just get the occasional pain in my calf that hurts like hell, and i'll get a nice sharp pain down my thigh. luckily, it's not a constant thing. the doc gave me some muscle relaxers and some steroids. i'm a little scared to take the steroids 'cause people in my family tend to have some bizarre reactions to 'em. so, i'm debating that one.
oh, and i'm going back on my anti-depressants. i've been having a lot of anxiety issues. i'm not wanting to rely on them, but i'll take the help to get through this rough patch...and when it's time, i'll get off 'em again. i've just been more depressed than i've let on.
so, that's what's going on with me. sounds fun to be Mandy,huh??