BusynMember
Well-Known Member
After doing some sleuthing and making an appointment. with my GP because I can't wait seven weeks to see my Rheumotologist to get rid of this pain in my one leg (top to bottom, even butt area...) I am sure this is it. And maybe it's because I have osteoporosis in the spine or osteoarthritis in my knee, but I don't think it's just those things. They never bothered me like this before. I think I kicked something new and funky up.
If anyone has had any experience with this fun problem, can you tell me what kind of tests/x-rays to ask for to see if it's the sciatic nerve? GP is willing to be very helpful. I just need to know how to be a good consumer. Although I know I could be wrong, the sciatica bit is the only description that fits the sort of shooting, sharp pain I get...along with the other weird sensations.
I don't know if I can afford a chiropractor, but do they help this? I do have Medicare because I'm on disability and they take it.
As always, to the wonderful lay doctors here, thankee mucho in advance!
If anyone has had any experience with this fun problem, can you tell me what kind of tests/x-rays to ask for to see if it's the sciatic nerve? GP is willing to be very helpful. I just need to know how to be a good consumer. Although I know I could be wrong, the sciatica bit is the only description that fits the sort of shooting, sharp pain I get...along with the other weird sensations.
I don't know if I can afford a chiropractor, but do they help this? I do have Medicare because I'm on disability and they take it.
As always, to the wonderful lay doctors here, thankee mucho in advance!