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Re: pain down right leg ,Tracy, Julie, T Moe!
From: Elaine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Jun 29 17:28:46 2001
Tracy, Julie, and T Moe,
I also have nerve pain down my left side, sciatic pain at times,
constant low back pain, with increased nerve tenderness on sacrum during
the first part of my cycle (estrogen surge) especially and the last two
cycles have started to have heavy muscle cramping in the low back, both
ovaries, and down the fronts of both thighs at times. I kept thinking
this was from an injury I had over a year ago, but after having a
laparoscopy peek inside, found out I'm practically glued together
inside. (ovaries, uteri, and back of pelvis have lots of adhesions and
scar tissue and are webbed together) I've also read that sciatica can
sometimes (although not very commonly) be from endometriosis.
My left ovary is also rather enlarged and doc thinks that's most likely
what's pressing (and adhesioned close to ) on my sciatic notch.
I wanted to let you all know that I tried Hypericum (homeopathic
medicine) for the nerve pain and it helped A LOT! I am lucky to have a
great acupuncurist and naturopath, and since I'm unable to take most
medications, homeopathic and herbs have helped me manage pain a lot.
Unfortunately I'll have to do surgery to undo the adhesions and get rid
of any endo growing close to my sciatic notch, because I don't want
permanent damage to my nerves.
Hope this answers some questions.
At Wed, 27 Jun 2001, t wrote:
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>Tracy and Julie,
>I too have this pain and have had quite a difficult time 1.) finding
>others with the same symptoms and 2.) finding info directly correlating
>endo with it. My low back, buttocks and hamstrings are constantly in
>pain, especially the right side when driving. I'm so tired of taking
>pills that help ease it but don't take it away completely or cure it. I
>sincerely wish I had some answers for you, and that I could suggest
>tests as you requested. I've been through physical therapy and pain
>management and chiropractic, none of which help for any length of time.
>If I find anything out, at all, I promise to post with your names in the
>subject line. Please also do the same for me, ok? I'm looking for
>medical professionals who have dealth with this before and will let you
>know if I find anything. Believe it or not, I'm just glad to hear I'm
>not alone either! Hope you can find a way of coping during your search.
>My very best to you both, t noe
>
>At Wed, 27 Jun 2001, Tracy wrote:
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>>I have been wondering the same thing...My pain is in my lower back 24/7
>>and extends down my right leg.I am glad I am not the only one.I thought
>>maybe it was my siatic nerve or something.Let me know if you find
>>anything out OK??
>>Thanks:)
>>
>>At Wed, 27 Jun 2001, anonymous wrote:
>>>
>>>Dear Docs.
>>>
>>>I am still trying to find out cause of right lower-sided abdominal pain
>>>and just recently posted a question on IBS (which I was diagnosed with
>>>several years ago now). I now have another question. When I get the
>>>paid badly it hurts in right ovary area and radiates down my right leg
>>>to my knee. Does this pattern of pain give any clue as to the case of
>>>the pain? Should I be asking my doctor for any particular tests in the
>>>light of this?
>>>
>>>Sorry to post so many questions at once. I've only recently found this
>>>forum and it is a god-send. Thank you all for your wonderful help.
>>>
>>>Julie
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Elaine
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