Pain sitting

[fraserjean]

I have had a pain now for two months, and its only after sitting?? I feel no pain on walking, lying down. sitting really forward with my head toward my knees.....

Its at its  worst when I go to stand up after sitting upright and it does'nt last for any length of time!  I worry most about going on holiday in a few months time and its a long flight!! I dont know if there is anything that can be done..... The doctors put everything down to athritis, without even giving me an xray.... I forgot to mention I never hurt it in any way or fell!! I dont know how to spell it but its the bottom of the spine, and I can feel the pain really bad if I try and clench my buttocks...I dont know if its a recognised meedical problem!! Its driving me crazy, the thought of people saying take a seat, or sitting on public transport, or the car....... Spelling Coxics????? Help fraserjean

[darlingdivatx]

I agree. Sounds like a disc problem or sciatica. It's common. While no cure there's lots of treatment, but you first need to find out what's exactly the problem is. Could be arthritis. You really need an xray to confirm. I have a type called psoriatic arthritis. If it is arthritis it needs to be treated. ALL types of arthritis are autoimmune in nature. Even the typical "old age" arthritis which is really osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease. If you do have arthritis it needs to be treated by a rheumitologist. But I don't think it's the most likely culprit. Does it happen in every chair or just one in particular, like your office chair? Might just be the chair. Good luck . Keep us posted.

[caregiver222]

Sounds like you have a deteriorated disc in the lumbar region. Sometimes they get better. Sometimes worse. An MRI (not a CAT scan) is definitive. A procedure called a laminectomy is often recommended, in which a small segment of cartilidge is removed to permit space for the nerve root.  This requires a short stay in the hospital, but the procedure has negligible mortality. The condition can be dreadfully painful and doesn't respond well to medications. Generally an anti-inflammatory like prednisone is required for a day or two, followed up by ibuprufin. Opiates and oxycontin aren't much help, but they are often prescribed. There are specific exercises that do help, but they cannot be learned on the internet. You need to go to a professional who can demonstrate and take you through them.  Going to a professional for this training is an absolute must. I would try this route before going to surgury. This kind of problem can make it impossible to sit down or ride in a car. Usually the episodes "flare" and are self-limiting. Avoiding lifting of any kind is a necessity. A TENS device is helpful in relieving the pain.