I am crippled with Siatika. Is there any treatment ? Can magnets work?
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Sciatica refers to pain that begins in the hip and buttocks and continues all the way down the leg. This condition is often accompanied by low back pain, which can be more or less severe than the leg pain. The term "sciatica" indicates that the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the buttocks and into the leg, is thought to be the cause of the pain in this condition. True sciatica is a condition that occurs when a herniated lumbar disc compresses one of the contributing roots of the sciatic nerve. This type of low back pain is less common than other causes and conditions that produce back pain.
The most common symptom of true sciatica is posterior thigh, lower leg or foot pain that can be much worse than the accompanying lower back pain. Usually a patient will experience moderate to severe pain, which begins in the buttocks and runs down through the leg or foot. It is important to know that true sciatica will produce pain that radiates beyond the knee. Often a patient will have a previous history of lower back pain beginning a few days or weeks before the leg pain occurs, then the leg pain becomes worse than the back pain, and in some cases the back pain will completely disappear.
However, in the case of longstanding history of sciatica, the pain may gradually become localized to the buttocks and back of the leg. In this situation, the patient may have a vague aching pain that does not reach all the way to the lower leg or foot, though it may have done so earlier in the course of the disease
Homeopathic Medicines & Treatment for Sciatica, Pain in Sciatic Nerve :-
#Colocynth. [Coloc]
The most important remedy in sciatica, corresponding to the worst cases. There are pains in the sciatic nerve extending the knee or to the heel, worse from any motion, and especially aggravated by cold. The pain is paroxysmal, followed by numbness and partial paralysis. There is a sensation which has been described as if the thigh were bound with iron bands, or as though screwed in a vise; the muscles are fearfully tense and fixed. Particularly is the right side involved and there are stitches during walking. It is especially useful in recent cases, though Aegida cured a case of long standing with the 3d dilution in which there were spasms and violent pains. There is a sense of constriction around the hip. The pains, too may come suddenly and leave suddenly, they may be sticking and burning, and all are worse from cold or damp and at night,when the patient can find no easy position for the limb. Colocynth typifies the sciatica due to nerve changes with no special inflammatory conditions attending it. Here it touches remedies like Arsenicum, Chamomilla, Gelsemium,and Gnaphalium. The 6th potency will be found to act better than the lower potencies.
#Gnaphalium. [Gnaph]
This remedy is quite similar to Colocynthis. O'Connor thinks it is the best remedy in the absence of the other symptoms and many others consider it specific.It has intense neuralgic pains along the nerve,and numbness. The whole trunk and the main branches seem affected, worse when lying down, worse from motion, stepping and better whiles sitting in a chair. The pains extend to the toes. Terebinth has exquisite sensitiveness ;of the lower extremities, with painfulness along the tract of the nerve; ;drawing, tearing, paralytic pains.
#Arsenicum. [Ars]
With this remedy the pain is marked by complete intermissions; it exacerbates every night at a particular hour, and becomes unbearable; it is increased by vigorous and relieved by gentle motion. It is aggravated by cold, but relieved momentarily by warmth. It is a pure neuralgia, neither inflammatory, toxaemic nor reflex. Arsenicum is one of our most reliable remedies in sciatic. Chamomilla should also be thought of in pure neuralgias of the sciatic nerve with unbearable pains, and the more it pains the hotter the patient becomes.
#Rhus toxicodendron. [Rhus-t]
This remedy typifies sciatic with muscular and ligamentous involvement. It is seldom adapted to recent cases, but comes in later. The pains are tearing and burning, worse during rest, alleviated a short time only during motion. There is lameness and a disposition to muscular twitchings, bowels are constipated. It is a rheumatic sciatica, the fibrous sheath of the nerve being involved. It is a rheumatic sciatica, the fibrous sheath of the nerve being involved. It is rheumatic sciatica, the fibrous sheath of the nerve being involved. It is the best remedy for a combination of lumbago and sciatica. Sciatica arising from over-exposure to wet or from lifting, wrenching and over-exertion. Great relief from warmth. Arnica is also a remedy for sciatica due to over-exertion. The acute pains are followed by a sensation as if bruised. Ruta. This remedy also has shooting pains down the back, down the sciatic nerve on first moving or on rising after sitting; the patient is obliged to walk about constantly during the paroxysms o;f pain. The pains are felt most in the region of the knee. It is worse during damp or cold weather and from cold applications. Bryonia has shooting pains worse from motion and relieved by hard pressure. It is a valuable drug in the treatment of sciatica of rheumatic origin. Ledum also has sciatic pains mixed with rheumatism.
#Kali iodatum. [Kali-i]
The pains calling for this remedy are worse at night, and from lying on the affected side, better from motion. When of mercurial or syphilitic origin, it is well indicated and may help, but it is not a very reliable remedy. Kali bichromicum. Darting pains in the left thigh relieved by motion. Phytolacca. The pains are darting and tearing, aggravated by motion. It is perhaps better adapted to syphilitic cases. Colchicum. Right-sided sharp-shooting pains extending to knee, worse by motion; the patient must keep quite. The pain is sudden, constant and intolerable. Viscum album has the credit of curing a number of severe and long standing cases.
#Ammonium muriaticum. [Am-m]
Sciatica, with aggravation of pain while sitting, somewhat relieved by walking and entirely relieved by lying down. Pains in the left hip as if the tendons were too short. Legs feel contracted. Painful jerks, feet feel as if asleep.
#Pulsatilla. [Puls]
This remedy typifies a sciatica due to venous stasis and is useful in the milder forms where there is a sense of fatigue and heaviness , flying attacks, aching in lions and hips. Uterine sciatica. Here it is akin to such remedies as Sepia, Belladonna, Ferrum, Sulphur,Graphites and Mercurius. Lycopodium is sometimes most useful in chronic cases where there are fine burning or stinging pains, or tearing, drawing or jerking pains worse from rest. The lithic acid constitution will decide the remedy.
#Aconite. [Acon]
The congestive variety of sciatica from exposure to colds, dampness and from suppressed perspiration indicates Aconite. there is much numbness, perverted sensation, pricking and a sense of coldness in the parts, especially toes. The pains are very severe and worse at night; the patient is restless, there is tingling along the affected nerve. Glonoine. Hale recommends the 6th of this remedy in cases where there is much throbbing, numbness, heaviness and uneasiness.
#Belladonna. [Bell]
Here the inflammation is high and the pains come on suddenly. There is a neuritis, and the course of the nerve is sensitive; the pain is especially severe at night, the parts are sensitive to the touch, the least concussion or a draft of air aggravates. Severe lancinating pains coming on in the afternoon or evening; has to change position often; worse from motion, noise, shock or contact; cannot bear the clothing to touch him. Relieved by letting the limb hang down, warmth and the erect posture.
#Nux vomica. [Nux-v]
From its action on the spinal cord, Nux is frequently the remedy in sciatica. It has lightning-like pains, with which twitching of the parts. Violent pains, has to change position; pains shoot down into the foot, the limb is stiff and contracted and the parts feel paralyzed and cold. Better when lying on the affected side and from the application of hot water. Constipated bowels and sedentary habit. Plumbum also has lightning-like pains and in paroxysms. Pains and cramps along sciatic nerve, and especially where atrophy is present. Use potencies not lower than the 12th to the 30th. Coffea may also be indicated where there is great hyperaesthesia of the senses and physical exhaustion and debility present. If the sciatica be in those of a haemorrhoidal constitution. Sulphur may be the remedy. If dependent on vertebral disease then such remedies as Phosphorus, Silicea, Natrum muriaticum and Sulphur will need to be prescribed according to the symptoms. Nor should the tissue remedies be forgotten, as many undoubted cures have been made with Magnesia phosphorica and Kali phosphoricum.
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
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Try Magnesia Phos 12X tablets (take them dissolved in warm water). Better still, consult a good homeopath.
Physiotherapy is the best.
I have suffered with this since 1983 after a car accident,now I also have rheumatoid arthritis (chronic). So as you can see Ive had lots of practise. I take celery and juniper tablets(natural) for inflammation . I found water therapy helps and muscle man and chiropractor have got me walking again I was bed ridden for the better part of 6yrs. Recently when I was in hospital I was given a needle in the nerve .Celestone chronodose and marcain it gave me some relief the foot and leg pain has decreased and that makes me a bit happier. The epidural procedure was done under CT scanner I do wish you all the best I know it hurts a lot and makes you feel very miserable which makes it very hard to act normal when your in such distress. A spa and massage can give some relief
Hematite magnetics can be good b/c they increase circulation but a massage therapist could probably help you if you are able to get a massage at least 2 per month.
I deal with this too. Gravity-let me explain.
I stand on a step and allow my left leg to dangle, thus allowing gravity to pull. If possible, place something heavy on the left foot while it's dangling or have someone to pull downward on the left leg. I also lie still on a bed without a pillow on flat on my back with a heating pad on my left side above my buttocks and just on top of the sciatic nerve area to sleep and that helps for the nerve to let go and increases blood circulation.
When you say crippled, I hope this is not a literal term, but a medifore to how you are feeling. This makes you feel crippled from the pain and discomfort and inconvenience of it all though.
Using comfrey compress or chamomile tea bag compress helps too. Soaking in Epsom salt has worked for me as well, but the gravity pull and the heating pad have been the best.
sciatic nerve pain is best relieved by tens (physiotherapy)
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have you considered acupuncture
Physiotherapy would be your best option. Magnets would be a complete waste of money.
Chiropractic has great results with Sciatica that orignates in the back and radiates into your foot.
In addition to the recommendations already made, massage can be quite effective. It relaxes the muscles that can often pull the vertabrae out of place. When the muscles relax oftentimes the spine will realign.
Good luck and be well.
Kelley
Gnaphalium is one of the homeopathic remedies given for sciatica. Better consult a homeopath who will treat you constitutionally. Ayurvedic panchkarma is very good to give relief.
Massage, or there are some hamstring stretches that you can do, depending on the cause and severity of your Sciatica.
Here is a website that describes some:
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conse...
Get rid of your sciatica problem by doing meditation for half an hour daily through the process of self -realization under the guidance of a good spiritual teacher. you should get complete relief in fifteen days to four months.
1. You need a diagnosis first. See your orthopedist or neurologist. They'll prescribe an MRI
2. You have 3 options based on diagnosis:
1. A pain management program
2. A physical therapy program
3. Surgery
Don't believe anything else. It's all hokum!
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