Hi there uk -
I'm glad to hear that. I think a neuro would be better able to locate the problem, if it isn't dealing with the FMS...and I agree...it sounds like something else going on.
If you are like me, you probably swung that leg as far and as high as you could...just try doing it a little bit next time. We always tend to 'overachieve' lol.
I know what you mean about that whiplash. I had a car accident over 20 yrs. ago (ran head on into a truck who pulled in front of me.) Of course, the ins. co. pressures you to settle, but down the road most neck injuries like that result in arthritis and other problems. Ask the therapist if he has a 'band' that you can use at home. It's stretchy and you can do arm exercises at your own pace, while sitting down.
Let us know how it goes at the neurologist's office, when you get an appt. Take care and feel better soon.
Breeze
Hi Breeze
I have an referal from my GP to queens neuro hospital in london and am waiting to hear so i will bring it up then when i go i also see my rheumy again in august so will mention it too him as it is not fibro and i think there is a separate issue going on here. The pool was not as hot as the nhs pool i went to in a hospital last yr that was 36 this is i think 30 so actually a little cool for me i think it was the swining my leg back wrds that set the pain off he did say it would be trial and error so i will try again but avoid the leg exercises it does not give me much to workon though as i cant do many neck or shoulder exercises as i have an old neck/shoulder injury from a horse riding accident and a whiplash so i wonder if paying £40 a week is worth it but then its the only exercise i do i'll give it one more try and if the same happens i'll stop it.
sam
While hydrotherapy can be useful for some, it isn't for everyone. I have a small spa and I can only stay in it for a little while or the heat will cause swelling and make symptoms worse. It could be that you are hypersensitive to the heat and because this process stimulates muscles as well as nerves, it made your condition worse.
I believe it would benefit you to seek a visit with a neurologist. Again, it sounds like you have a condition that may be effecting your sciatica or some type of disc problem. Also, if the hydrotherapy made it worse, you can ask that they lower the water temperature or try another method for pain.
Hope you feel better soon.
Breeze