Trapped nerve

I would make an appointment to see a physio who could prescribe exercises to release the nerve. I’m the meantime take regular paracetamol. Keep mobile but nothing too strenuous. You could also try looking on YouTube for exercises.

i would see your doctor. DH had a trapped nerve in his shoulder. He ended up needing an MRI scan and then three steroid jabs given while being xrayed to make sure they went into precisely the right place. before that he was on gabapentin to deal with the pain.

I feel for him - Applying an ice pack helped me - assuming the nerve is trapped due to physical trauma the ice will relieve any swelling. Heat also helped further down the line. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for someone else. I found a TENS machine useful, again many don't.

Thank you everyone. I have seen a dr and physio is booked. I will try what you have all advised in the meantime. Anything to ease the pain

Did the Dr say it could be sciatica rather than a trapped nerve?

Especially if it's in your leg too. Any tingling or numbness?

I had nerves affected by herniated disc.
Ortho consultant advised keep mobile- stretch out spine and Pilates.

Welshy my first thought too.

Hi, I have Meralgia Paresthetica in my left thigh. Unbelievably painful the first time (a 12 continual pain of electric spasms) it happened. It was very scary as I didn't know what it was, and it was two days before a flight. I've just been prescribed Gabapentin and had bloods taken. MSK referral has been completed too.

Corrected - 12 hours of continual, excruciating pain

I found the osteopath was the only person who helped with a trapped nerve. That plus some diazepam from the GP.

I believe I have a trapped nerve or a main nerve that was aggravated by a poorly inserted mirena coil 20 months ago. I suffered terrible pain in this area along with palpitations which got so bad I couldn’t sleep at all - so I had it removed urgently 3 months later. However I continued to suffer from palpitations even after going back on HRT. A recent MRI scan shows I have moderate osteoarthritis in my right hip and mild osteoarthritis in my left hip. I’m also experiencing burning and tingling pains on many parts of my body, even my eye sockets! I hope to hear from the pain specialist I’ve been referred to in the next 2 weeks

a lot of GPs have inhouse physiotherpists, call your GP and ask

I really sympathise. Worst pain I’ve ever had is trapped nerve in my back causing pain right down my leg. Good that you’re seeing GP and physio. Important to find exact cause as soon as you can. In my case problem is combination of arthritis in back and herniated disc but yours might turn out to be something a lot easier to treat. Physio exercises will help .

Granny daisy.
So sorry, awful pain.
Can you exercise it at all?
The only thing that seems to help me is regular exercises, if (when ) it goes I always regret that I’ve let them slip. Must do them regularly and regardless of what else is happening in life.

newlife 56
Sorry to hear you are in so much pain and still getting palpatations
Did the Dr give you anything for the pain or do you have to wait until you see the pain specialist?

I had painful sciatica and an aching back at night a couple of years ago and went to see a both an NHS physio (no solution) and then a private physio who suggested an osteopath. I went a couple of times and it did definitely help, though it was expensive.
I now go to the gym and have strengthened the relevant muscles which has definitely helped. I do still have some back ache at night but I've found that ibuprofen works for me better than other over the counter options,

Yes Welsh just as you described tingling and numbness also burning in calf. Physio recommended ibuprofen and paracetamol together which helps slightly. I have appointment with private physio soon as there is a long waiting list for NHS. Thank you everyone for replying. You have all been a great help

Your doctor can prescribed a small amount of diazapam which is a muscle relaxant which should help within a few days

Grannydaisy1

That does sound more like sciatica to me.

I've had chronic sciatica for over 30 years and I was left with permanent numbness in some parts of my right leg/foot.
I still get lots of tingling too, especially at night.

As Minnieme suggested above, I did take diazepam years ago which is also known as valium but it knocked me out, I slept for days.

Welshy Thank you. I haven't been diagnosed sciatica by the dr but I think it could be. Came on really quick. Hopefully physio will be able to help. The Dr seems to be leaving it to them now

Osteopath fixes me in one session whatever the problem. BUT there are osteopaths and osteopaths. Some may long to prolong the treatment for more money.

Catteygirl. Thank you, think an osteopath could be next on my list

I would not do any exercises until you have seen your doctor or physio first. The same goes for massage.

Trapped nerves can be very tricky, not to be messed with and should only be treated by qualified medical people.

I had constant painful Sciatica and a trapped nerve in my lower back.and right leg many years ago.

. And l received a course acupuncture from an NHS trained physio at my local community hospital It took about 8 weeks to kick in. But it really worked.

Ibuprofen may help with the pain as it reduces inflammation.

Hope you get it sorted soon.

Best Wishes

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Withnobsonit. Thank you. I will continue with ibuprofen and do nothing until my physio appointment. I also wondered about acupuncture. I will try anything. All helpful advice