I've suffered from back issues for several years and sciatic problems for probably close to 15 years. I've thrown my back out several times, but in 2012 I threw it out to where I couldn't walk for nearly 2 weeks. MRI showed disc issues and I spent around 3 months in physical therapy twice per week.
Things have been pretty good. Until a few months ago, when I started getting a nagging low back pain again. Now it has creeped into a horrible sciatica issue again that is borderline debilitating. I'm in constant pain. I've been hitting the Chiropractor for the last 3 weeks with no positive results. My regular Doctor told me to keep trying the Chiropractor for a week or so, but if I didn't see any relief to start thinking about a pain management Doctor with Epidural/Spinal Cortisone injections. He recommended a Doctor, but he isn't in my Network....No pain meds prescirbed, just Ibuprofen - popping them like candy. I am in fuking agony. Constantly. I can't even sleep right.
So, I found a 'Pain Management' doctor in my Network and made an appointment. Earliest is at the END OF OCTOBER. JESUS HOLY CHRIST.
I've been doing my due diligence. Still going to the Chiro, Stretching, Inversion table, Ice Packs, BUT THIS SUCKS. (Going on Two Months)
Don't think down on me, but I'm thinking about getting a damn sack from a friend of mine to see if it helps. I need to sleep for gods sake. (FYI, I am not a pilot, I just bloviate on the radio)
Either that or call my Doctor and demand Narcotics. I'm at a loss. I guess I'll just continue suffering.
