Cycling and Pain from Blood Clot in leg. ( Originally: Lower back pain)

[vickster]

I’ve only had sciatica when I had a slipped disc, which needed operating on urgently to prevent loss of mobility. That was 25 years ago now. I don’t tend to worry too much about low level back pain after that! Lots of other joint issues too for Physios to work on

 

[Racing roadkill]

You could Google this and see if it applies to you "pelvic tilt sacroiliac pain"

What are the symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction?
Chief Complaints:

• Lower back pain (below L5)
• Sensation of lower extremity: pain, numbness, tingling, weakness.
• Pelvis / buttock pain.
• Hip / groin pain.
• Feeling of leg instability (buckling, giving way)
• Disturbed sleep patterns due to pain.
• Disturbed sitting patterns (unable to sit for long periods, sitting on one side)

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Go see the doctor asap. Don't cycle so no need to worry about the tyre

Actually it's my car tyre that's flat. Friday 5th Jan is when I felt my legs go weak while at work, but I kept working and didn't say anything to anyone. Break came and noticed it was flat. Got flu soon after and didn't do anything about it the tyre. At least it's a slow puncture.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

You could Google this and see if it applies to you "pelvic tilt sacroiliac pain"

What are the symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction?
Chief Complaints:

• Lower back pain (below L5)
• Sensation of lower extremity: pain, numbness, tingling, weakness.
• Pelvis / buttock pain.
• Hip / groin pain.
• Feeling of leg instability (buckling, giving way)
• Disturbed sleep patterns due to pain.
• Disturbed sitting patterns (unable to sit for long periods, sitting on one side)

I search the net and always find that it's better to go to the professionals instead of relying on the internet. There's hundreds of things it could be and it's better than worrying too much about what the internet says.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I search the net and always find that it's better to go to the professionals instead of relying on the internet. There's hundreds of things it could be and it's better than worrying too much about what the internet says.

Spot on.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Update:
Rang physiotherapist today and she isn't in til Monday, so I have to suffer being in pain til then.

I had to move the car yesterday and I think it set my leg on fire from walking from the house and back. Couldn't sleep at all last night from it aching all the time. Now I have a lot of pain and can hardly walk.

I didn't bother ringing doctor because they'll only prescribe me with painkillers and they'll do naff all with the pain I'm experiencing.

Edit: Oh on a good note, I sorted my car tyre out

 

[FlyingCyclist]

No the pain goes away when I sit down

 

[vickster]

You could see if a hot water bottle brings any relief

Could you see a different Physio in the meantime

If you start having any issues with tingling, bowels or waterworks, go to A&E asap

The doctor might be able to offer something pretty potent for pain and also muscle spasm. I’d see them tomorrow. They also know if there are any serious red flags needing immediate specialist intervention

Don’t piss around with severe back pain

 

[pawl]

An epidural injection and referred to an Osteopath referral sorted mine out.

Hope you improve.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

First day this week and I feel a lot better. I actually stood up from getting out of bed this morning and was able to walk more upright and without the pain I've been experiencing. Hopefully I'm on the mend

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Went to physio this morning she said hamstring is very tight and also I knew top half of my leg is swollen, she doesn't know why. She was worried. Sent me to a doc in afternoon. Doc is treating it as though I have a blood clot so I'm on anticoagulants. Had bloods taken and were sent away today as urgent. Now waiting for a hospital appointment for a scan of leg. I'll be on tablets for around 7 months if they find a clot. If not, back to the doc and maybe physio.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Another update

Hospital yesterday and I have a blood clot at the top of my leg. Just what I didn't want to hear. So, I'm on anticoagulants for some months.

 

[vickster]

Oh dear, GWS. At least you got it checked and diagnosed swiftly

 

[CXRAndy]

if it doesn't hurt do it

 

[vickster]

if it doesn't hurt do it

He has a blood clot in his thigh/groin, not sure that’s good advice without go ahead from the specialist