Posted by Colleen D. on December 5, 2005, at 19:11:50
In reply to Re: Morphine for severe sciatica + possible herniated, posted by lunesta on December 4, 2005, at 20:42:13
I couldn't take the HORRID constipaton and itching. I would wake myself up in the middle of the night scratching my head and my back. I have scabs. :-( Whew.
MRI revealed dehydrated discs (degenerative disc disease beginning) in my lumbar spine and mild displacement of the nerves bilaterally where the lumbar and sacral discs meet. (So that's why it felt like someone hit me in the lower back with a baseball bat?!?!?)
While taking a hot shower last Thurs. I reached up and something shifted and I have MUCH less pain now. I'm now taking only Tylenol, a muscle relaxer and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory called Voltaren for this condition and the combo is working wonderfully. Thanks again for responding!
:-) Colleen
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