So I've had a long term issue with low back pain that radiates down my right hip through my quads of my right leg, sometimes it's the left.
MRI's confirmed arthritis and
Lumbar spinal stenosis around L3-L5 and other places along with general inflammation. The current thought is that the nerve root where they exit is being compressed causing a pain sensation.
The doc tried throwing meds at it (neurontin and whetever else) but none of them really seem to help much or have had unwanted side effects.
Regarding the pain, can ignore it during the day, however, I can't at night. I haven't had a decent nights rest with out taking sleep meds that leave me groggy and brain fogged the next day in several years.
Anyways this is really starting to grind on me physically and emotionally.
Praying for you
I know what you're going through. I have had osteoarthritis in my lower spine and in most of my joints for years. I'm on gabapentin. It only makes the pain bearable. I pray you find a way to get rest.
praying!!
Praying for you.
**Update
Monday, I had a diagnostic injection with a numbing agent on both sides of L3-L5. The plan was to do this 2 times and then I would be scheduled for an RFA procedure which would be longer lasting. The diagnostic injection did not have positive results and therefore,back to the drawing board. I have another appointment in mid September. I was really hoping and praying for some positive results and that I was finally on the path of treatment..
So sorry you are in pain Steve. It gets old and difficult. I know there is only so much the body can handle. Asking for divine intervention for your healing and rest, and wisdom for the doctors. 🙏