The boring thread.....

[Mups]

I have sciatica which really bloody hurts, had the injections into the spine which bloody hurt even more, I am trying a heat pad at the moment which seems to help sometimes...any got any tips?  For Sciatica tgat is 

When was that, Vlad? 
The NHS has just turned the consultant's  funding application for my spinal injection about 6 weeks ago.
It seems these days if you are not one of the idle rich,  or elite,  who can afford to pay for private treatments,  we won't get help anymore.

October 10, 2025, 04:43:48 PM

My son gets sciatica. He's been on a program of ever increasing strength medicines - one is supposed to calm the nerve down one is a painkiller and the last one is to relieve the constipation the painkiller causes. It's not pleasant. He hopes he won't eventually only have the option of an operation left.

Sorry. All I can offer s sympathy. There is always the chance it will just go away naturally.

You could suggest he tries a heat pad stuffed down the back of his trousers when he sits down and relaxes in the evenings perhaps, Vlad?

I do find a hot water bottle down the back of my trousers soothes it for the time being, Klondie,  but it can be really bad trying to get out of bed in the morning.   Is his bad in the mornings do you know?

[klondike]

My experience of chiropractors is that they are extremely efficient at massaging wallets. Probably about a couple of decades ago my wallet was wrung quite dry. My back problem had been very painful for a couple of months before I tried one. Initial appointment involved an X-ray and was around £100. The were some 30 minute follow on sessions that I think cost £50 and quite a lot of maintenance sessions of 15 minutes at £30. The thing is the pain did go. Of course it may have fixed itself anyway. I'll never know.

Given the time between the price seems reasonable to me. If this was a vet you'd be taking your dog so why not get yourself fixed.

October 10, 2025, 04:51:39 PM
I think the various medicines keep my son's at bay. He doesn't allow it to stop him doing what he wants.

[Mups]

My experience of chiropractors is that they are extremely efficient at massaging wallets. Probably about a couple of decades ago my wallet was wrung quite dry. My back problem had been very painful for a couple of months before I tried one. Initial appointment involved an X-ray and was around £100. The were some 30 minute follow on sessions that I think cost £50 and quite a lot of maintenance sessions of 15 minutrd at £30.

Given the time between the price seems reasonable to me. If this was a vet you'd be taking your dog so why not get yourself fixed.

I suppose its because I spend so much on veterinary fees, that there's never enough left for me!   

How is your back nowadays?   Does it still play up?

[Vlad]

When was that, Vlad? 
The NHS has just turned the consultant's  funding application for my spinal injection about 6 weeks ago.
It seems these days if you are not one of the idle rich,  or elite,  who can afford to pay for private treatments,  we won't get help anymore.

October 10, 2025, 04:43:48 PMYou could suggest he tries a heat pad stuffed down the back of his trousers when he sits down and relaxes in the evenings perhaps, Vlad?

I do find a hot water bottle down the back of my trousers soothes it for the time being, Klondie,  but it can be really bad trying to get out of bed in the morning.  Is his bad in the mornings do you know?

Quite some time back Mups, it must be over 5 years ago. I am not a fan of pain killers but needs must I suppose 

[Scrumpy]

I get sciatica .. Certainly not to the extreme that Vlad suffered.
Horrible.... horrible...

[Mups]

But Michael,  my Chiropractor charges £58 now, and that's for 45 mins.  I think she charges about £60 or  maybe even £70  for a first consultation,  but that's still a lot less than £121. 

Michael,  I am sorry, but I told you wrong. I was getting muddled up.
My chiropractor,  who I have been with for many years,  charges me £48,  not 58!   Sorry.   

[Michael Rolls]

No prob, sounds good value

[Mups]

No prob, sounds good value

Yes, it is.   I suppose that's why I was shocked at £120 the physio wanted.

[Scrumpy]

Going to paint a shed... maybe...

[Alex]

Going to paint a shed... maybe...

I'm trying to decide whether to paint a door in the hall........ or not 

[Michael Rolls]

Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow!

[Alex]

    

[Mups]

Another horrid overcast, grey day here.   I'd sooner it be cold and bright than this awful depressing grey all day.  

[Michael Rolls]

Beautiful day here, as was yesterday

[Vlad]

Woke up this morning which is always a good sign I think .