Pain in the bum... and leg!

[Rubyrose]

I am in so much pain!
I was crouching down last night while feeding the rabbit and locking up the hutch and when I stood up I got a shooting pain run down my right leg from my right bum cheek.. Then it dissapeared and I walked to the kitchen and the pain kept coming back� it felt like severe muscle cramp� then I went to bed and was in agony� I had to keep moving my leg into different positions.. but all night it kept waking me up! Now today it feels like a constant cramp in my right bum cheek and the back muscles of the right thigh.. It's not as bad as last night but it still hurts!

Does anyone have any idea as to what it could be?

[Scarlett]

Yes, as John says, always read the label!

[Rubyrose]

Oh my god! Lol... so many rules!

I have never had a stomach ulcer so I should be ok! It's not my back, it's my leg that hurts... And just under my right bum cheek! I hate dealing with GP's and I know they will only give me pain killers, which I shall refuse. I just need some advice. Maybe a chiroprator would be the best person to go to..

[Scarlett]

A chiropractor does not just deal with backs, but the whole spine and physiological system. I go to mine for all different problems, and he is amazing at diagnosing things that the Doctors just can't. Everything is related. Your sciatica is a spinal problem even though it does not hurt in your back. Same as, people with neck problems sooner or later get back problems, as spine troubles tend to radiate.

Anyway- good luck! Let us know how you get on.x

[Rubyrose]

Thanks everyone! I need to find a chirprator now! I will keep you updated! X

[Goodsoulette]

Ruby a chiropractor might not be able to help you. If the pain starts in your bum its likely you have a bulging muscle from back strain near your scaroiliac joint. If the pain starts up your back then it will be a slipped disc, bulging disc or the like. The latter is proper sciatica but the former can definitely give you symptoms of it but with rest hot water bottles and using your back properly will get better very quickly.

The best thing you can do for sacroiliac joint dysfunction is some exercises to help free the nerve from your joint. Lying on your back and bringing your knees as close to your chest as possible. Basically you need to get to a doctor to find out whether you have true sciatica and he can refer you to a physio for joint dysfunction, which is more than likely what is causing it or take a different course if it is a disc problem.

Good luck Ruby but I really wouldnt waste your money on a chiropractor just yet,

[Shadow Man]

Sorry Rubes I haven't read the other answers as when I see ruby and bum in the same thread, I get all excited.

However, the new way of treatment for most of these conditions is keep the inflicted area moving. Rest is the worse thing for you, so keep walking, stretching and generally exercising your bottom.

A forthcoming youtube link would be appreciated, as a medical tool of course.

[Rubyrose]

Lol... cheers Shadowman..

I just spoke to my auntie and she does Yoga and has had problems like this before. I am off to hers tonight and she is going to show me some excersises to help it!

[johnlambert]

In this post I said there were 2 femail users I took an instant dislike too. I stand corrected, there are now 3. Welcome to the "johnlambert dislikes you" club corrinne74

[monkeyeyes]

*sorry* I really don't undertsand the cause of the comment from Corrinne74 in this thread.

Have I missed something ?

[Corrinne74]

You appear to miss *most* things monkeyeyes.

Please see other post for reason. Cannot be ar$es to type it out again.

[Rubyrose]

My auntie said it could be this:
http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/piri.html

I didn't read the whole thing as I am popping out now but the first few lines sounds like what I have!

[4getmenot]

Oh my god what a hypocrite you are, The above would seem very childish indeed. I think you need anger management Corrinne74 :-)

[Goodsoulette]

Ruby, thats exactly what I said it sounded like. The easy way to tell is to poke in the scaroiliac dimples and see if it hurts there. If the pain starts up your back then its that.

Physio and rest is what you prob need.

[Rubyrose]

I will try all the poking and stuff when I get home... I can do it now! I would look so silly!

[Goodsoulette]

lol Ruby as long as you dont ask him to help you out!

[Rubyrose]

Actually Goody.... me and 'him' went on lunch today and I must admit.. after an hour of constant walking round shops and laughing my head off... I feel a lot better.. the pain isn't as bad and I only noticed it when I got back in the office but because I thought about it!

[fine,thanks]

if you went for lunch and walked around , cant be that bad then.

[fine,thanks]

ruby, is this the married man who you are seeing or am i getting you mixed up with another aber ?