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Left hip pain
HiI have polio to my right leg from 3 months age. I have had pain in left hip for some years because of over use. Recently they diagnosed that the femur bone in left hip has become flat on one side. This is causing severe pain even if I walk a little. I tried Silicia 1M with no change. Any help is appreciated.
thanks
cslatha on 2006-05-30
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Dear cslatha,
I think you must consult orthopedician.
And I advise yoy to take Mag Phos 6X and Calc Phos 6x(bio chemic medicines).
4 tablets from both.i.e.
Mag Phos 6x-4 tablets,
Calc Phos 6x-4 tablets
Thrice a day.This will help you.
Dr.Dinesh Sharma
I think you must consult orthopedician.
And I advise yoy to take Mag Phos 6X and Calc Phos 6x(bio chemic medicines).
4 tablets from both.i.e.
Mag Phos 6x-4 tablets,
Calc Phos 6x-4 tablets
Thrice a day.This will help you.
Dr.Dinesh Sharma
drdineshsharma last decade
drdineshsharma last decade
Thanks Dr Dinesh
I am taking CP 6X every night. I will increase the frequency and add MP 6X too.
I took 1 dose of Silicea on advise from a homeo doctor. Why did you say that I should not ? Any risks ?
I have consulted ortho surgeon and they are suggesting hip replacement. I want to try homeo before going that route.
I am taking CP 6X every night. I will increase the frequency and add MP 6X too.
I took 1 dose of Silicea on advise from a homeo doctor. Why did you say that I should not ? Any risks ?
I have consulted ortho surgeon and they are suggesting hip replacement. I want to try homeo before going that route.
cslatha last decade
Dear cslatha,
Silicea has no effect on your condition.So no need to take Silicea.Do not worry you are not at risk.
Well your ortho surgeon has sugesstion is best option for you.
My prescription will help you in pain and it will increase bone calcium.
Dr.Dinesh Sharma
Silicea has no effect on your condition.So no need to take Silicea.Do not worry you are not at risk.
Well your ortho surgeon has sugesstion is best option for you.
My prescription will help you in pain and it will increase bone calcium.
Dr.Dinesh Sharma
drdineshsharma last decade
ok. Thanks Dr. Sharma.
One more question - how to differentiate between Sciatic pain and hip pain ? My pain starts from the left lower back and goes down the leg but comes only if I walk.. My dilema is that I have gotten my first scan done last year and they found this femur bone flat. It might be the case that it has been like that for sometime or from birth and that is not the cause of pain.. It might be Sciatic nerve pain. Can they diagnose the actual cause or will it be only after the surgery when the pain does not subside will they say it was a wrong diagnosis. My left leg has been supporting me all this while - getting it operated is my main cause of trying to be extra extra cautious. Otherwise I am a risk taker :-) this is just extra info for your diagnosis.
One more question - how to differentiate between Sciatic pain and hip pain ? My pain starts from the left lower back and goes down the leg but comes only if I walk.. My dilema is that I have gotten my first scan done last year and they found this femur bone flat. It might be the case that it has been like that for sometime or from birth and that is not the cause of pain.. It might be Sciatic nerve pain. Can they diagnose the actual cause or will it be only after the surgery when the pain does not subside will they say it was a wrong diagnosis. My left leg has been supporting me all this while - getting it operated is my main cause of trying to be extra extra cautious. Otherwise I am a risk taker :-) this is just extra info for your diagnosis.
cslatha last decade
Dear cslatha,
Read this.Hope this will help you.
Overview of sciatica causes and symptoms
Sciaticapain along the large sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each legis a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain. This pain along the sciatic nerve can be caused when a root that helps form the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated.
Sciatica is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve from a herniated disc (also referred to as a ruptured disc, pinched nerve, slipped disk, etc.). The problem is often diagnosed as a 'radiculopathy', meaning that a disc has protruded from its normal position in the vertebral column and is putting pressure on the radicular nerve (nerve root) in the lower back, which forms part of the sciatic nerve.
Sciatica occurs most frequently in people between 30 and 50 years of age. Often a particular event or injury does not cause sciatica, but rather it may develop as a result of general wear and tear on the structures of the lower spine. The vast majority of people who experience sciatica get better with time (usually a few weeks or months) and find pain relief with non-surgical treatments.
Understanding sciatica pain
For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others, the pain from sciatica might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse. Usually, sciatica only affects one side of the lower body, and the pain often radiates from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through the leg. Depending on where the sciatic nerve is affected, the pain may also radiate to the foot or toes.
One or more of the following sensations may occur as a result of sciatica:
Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting
Burning or tingling down the leg
Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot
A constant pain on one side of the rear
A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Low back pain may be present along with the leg pain, but usually the low back pain is less severe than the leg pain
While sciatica can be very painful, it is rare that permanent nerve damage (tissue damage) will result. Most sciatica pain syndromes result from inflammation and will get better within two weeks to a few months. Also, because the spinal cord is not present in the lower (lumbar) spine, a herniated disc in this area of the anatomy does not present a danger of paralysis.
Symptoms that may constitute a medical emergency include progressive weakness in the leg or bladder/bowel incontinence. Patients with these symptoms may have cauda equina syndrome and should seek immediate medical attention.
Any condition that causes irritation or impingement on the sciatic nerve can cause the pain associated with sciatica. The most common cause is a lumbar herniated disc. Other common causes of sciatica include lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or isthmic spondylolisthesis.
Sciatica definition
To clarify medical terminology, the term sciatica (often misspelled as ciatica or siatica) is often used very broadly to describe any form of pain that radiates into the leg. However, this is not technically correct. True sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated and the pain along the sciatic nerve is caused by this nerve (radicular pain). When the pain is referred to the leg from a joint problem (called referred pain), using the term sciatica is not technically correct. This type of referred pain (e.g. from arthritis or other joint problems) is quite common.
Typical sciatica treatments
Nerve pain is caused by a combination of pressure and inflammation on the nerve root, and treatment is centered on relieving both of these factors. Typical sciatica treatments include:
Manual treatments for sciatica, including physical therapy and specific stretching and strengthening exercises, and manual manipulation (e.g. osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation) to help relieve the pressure on the nerve root, which is the cause of the pain.
Medical treatments for sciatica, including medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), oral steroids, or epidural steroid injections to help relieve the inflammation, which is usually a component of the pain.
Surgery for sciatica, such as microdiscectomy or lumbar laminectomy and discectomy, to remove the portion of the disc that is irritating the nerve root. This surgery is designed to help relieve both the pressure and inflammation and may be warranted if the sciatic nerve pain is severe and has not been relieved with appropriate manual or medical treatments.
Dr.Dinesh Sharma
Read this.Hope this will help you.
Overview of sciatica causes and symptoms
Sciaticapain along the large sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each legis a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain. This pain along the sciatic nerve can be caused when a root that helps form the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated.
Sciatica is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve from a herniated disc (also referred to as a ruptured disc, pinched nerve, slipped disk, etc.). The problem is often diagnosed as a 'radiculopathy', meaning that a disc has protruded from its normal position in the vertebral column and is putting pressure on the radicular nerve (nerve root) in the lower back, which forms part of the sciatic nerve.
Sciatica occurs most frequently in people between 30 and 50 years of age. Often a particular event or injury does not cause sciatica, but rather it may develop as a result of general wear and tear on the structures of the lower spine. The vast majority of people who experience sciatica get better with time (usually a few weeks or months) and find pain relief with non-surgical treatments.
Understanding sciatica pain
For some people, the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others, the pain from sciatica might be infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse. Usually, sciatica only affects one side of the lower body, and the pain often radiates from the lower back all the way through the back of the thigh and down through the leg. Depending on where the sciatic nerve is affected, the pain may also radiate to the foot or toes.
One or more of the following sensations may occur as a result of sciatica:
Pain in the rear or leg that is worse when sitting
Burning or tingling down the leg
Weakness, numbness or difficulty moving the leg or foot
A constant pain on one side of the rear
A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Low back pain may be present along with the leg pain, but usually the low back pain is less severe than the leg pain
While sciatica can be very painful, it is rare that permanent nerve damage (tissue damage) will result. Most sciatica pain syndromes result from inflammation and will get better within two weeks to a few months. Also, because the spinal cord is not present in the lower (lumbar) spine, a herniated disc in this area of the anatomy does not present a danger of paralysis.
Symptoms that may constitute a medical emergency include progressive weakness in the leg or bladder/bowel incontinence. Patients with these symptoms may have cauda equina syndrome and should seek immediate medical attention.
Any condition that causes irritation or impingement on the sciatic nerve can cause the pain associated with sciatica. The most common cause is a lumbar herniated disc. Other common causes of sciatica include lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or isthmic spondylolisthesis.
Sciatica definition
To clarify medical terminology, the term sciatica (often misspelled as ciatica or siatica) is often used very broadly to describe any form of pain that radiates into the leg. However, this is not technically correct. True sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated and the pain along the sciatic nerve is caused by this nerve (radicular pain). When the pain is referred to the leg from a joint problem (called referred pain), using the term sciatica is not technically correct. This type of referred pain (e.g. from arthritis or other joint problems) is quite common.
Typical sciatica treatments
Nerve pain is caused by a combination of pressure and inflammation on the nerve root, and treatment is centered on relieving both of these factors. Typical sciatica treatments include:
Manual treatments for sciatica, including physical therapy and specific stretching and strengthening exercises, and manual manipulation (e.g. osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation) to help relieve the pressure on the nerve root, which is the cause of the pain.
Medical treatments for sciatica, including medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), oral steroids, or epidural steroid injections to help relieve the inflammation, which is usually a component of the pain.
Surgery for sciatica, such as microdiscectomy or lumbar laminectomy and discectomy, to remove the portion of the disc that is irritating the nerve root. This surgery is designed to help relieve both the pressure and inflammation and may be warranted if the sciatic nerve pain is severe and has not been relieved with appropriate manual or medical treatments.
Dr.Dinesh Sharma
drdineshsharma last decade
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