lower extremity aches - Pain Management Message Board

scotty12 · 06-21-2004, 07:46 AM

i was wondering if anyone knows why im always so sore.the pain meds work well for pain but my buttocks and legs,man,i feel like i ran a marathon.i stretch every day and try and walk as much as possible,
i have problems from L3-S1 and spondy.

it was a busy fathersday weekend and i was on my feet alot but the achiness is a pretty regular thing for me.anyone else have similar problem or know why?
scotty

sgibson · 06-21-2004, 12:45 PM

Yes Scotty, I know exactly what you are talking about. My PM said one time that my muscles were sore because I tense against the pain. He said I keep my muscles tight trying to avoid the pain. I don't know if what he said is true or not but it makes sense to me. If anyone else out there has any experience with this how about it?

Take care.

God Bless,
Sherry

scotty12 · 06-21-2004, 01:50 PM

thanks sherry,
atleast im not crazy.my pain dr felt my lower back and said i have such large knots in there ,said ultrasound should help.he said the tightness comes with the territory. take care scotty

sgibson · 06-21-2004, 08:11 PM

I'm glad you're not crazy too. LOL. I started physical therapy 2 weeks ago. They are just doing heat and massage right now. The massage is supposed to help my scar heal without adhesions. It also helps the muscles to relax some. It helped for a little while afterwards but the next morning I couldn't get out of the bed. I go back for more torture in the morning. My therapist wants to see me before I see my surgeon tomorrow. So I have a pretty full morning. I will just want to come home and go to bed I'm sure. I hope you find some answers and some relief.

God Bless,
Sherry