[rhudeboye]

Was taking a long trip when suddenly I had this shooting pain traveling down my right leg. Figuring I'm about to get a cramp, I removed my foot from the throttle and stretched it a little over towards the clutch. Seemed to help a little. Got back on the gas and the pain came back in seconds. I continued on for about another 25 minutes and the pain increased. Very sharp now and constant. I pulled into a gas station and stepped out of the car, upon straightening my leg, to my surprise, the pain went away instantly. Didn't understand it. I didnt need gas but wanted to walk it off a bit so I got a water and made a phone call.

Got back in and continued my trip, about 15 minutes in the pain started gradually coming back. Just the right leg, from the back of my thigh to my knee to shin. As I arrived at my destination I massaged my leg and wondered what could be the cause. Hmm I keep my wallet on the right cheek. Could it be? On the way back I removed the wallet and stuffed it in the armrest. Voila! The pain was still there but not as bad, very mild. As it turns out I did some damage that took a couple of weeks to undo. I dont understand if this is old age or what but I can no longer drive sitting on my wallet. Perhaps its just too big [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

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[benspeeder]

A fat wallet is a good thing :-)

I now use a small billfold that fits in the front pocket.

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[Kim]

There is a Seinfeld episode about this. I haven't the problem - my cars ensure that my wallet is thin. I guess that I am not a sharp dressed man.

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[rhudeboye]

<!--quoteo(post=70292:date=Apr 12 2009, 06:16 AM:name=benspeeder)-->QUOTE (benspeeder @ Apr 12 2009, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->A fat wallet is a good thing :-)

I now use a small billfold that fits in the front pocket.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Yes, the file cabinet wallet that George had. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Proof that a fat wallet doesn't always mean a lot of money.

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[xrad]

sciatic nerve /piriformis syndrome.......

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[sksail]

Xrad is correct. Your symptoms are most likely due to compression of the Sciatic nerve by your wallet. It is actually quite common.
If this does not resolve or if it gets worse now that you have removed the wallet from that pocket, it could be your back.
The Sciatic nerve is supplied by the lower lumber nerve roots and can get compressed by a disk herniation at those levels.
If you have any questions message me.

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[cosimo]

I had the exact same problem. I afraid the only solution is surgery. I tried everything. You need to see a good back doctor and have a MRI to determine which vertrabae are compressing the nerve in your back. The surgery removes the top of the vertrabae to relieve the nerve. I had to have 4 of these taken off. If you any questions sent me a PM. I went to the Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, VA. They were highly recommended.

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[rhudeboye]

HOLY @@#$
You guys are a wealth of knowledge. Had no idea the post we get these kind of results. I think I'm going to be fine without the surgery.
Cosimo- Sorry to hear about your experience but glad you got the needed care. Ques- did this pain only come when you were sitting in a car? My desk at work, the couch at home etc. No issues. Only cars.

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[Cloud9...68]

In most cars, I've found it to be much more comfortable to remove my wallet from my back pocket when driving. This is especially true in the 968, paricularly when I'm wearing jeans. I (so far) haven't gotten shooting pains, but it's just more comfortable to keep the wallet in the door pocket. I didn't realize it was such a common thing.

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[cosimo]

Rhudeboye, it always happened when I drove the 968 or the Audi. It got to the point where I couldn't drive for more than 15 to 20 minutes. It wasn't as frequent in sitting positions but it did occur. I still get the pain from time to time but far less intense. A big test will be the drive to Hershey. I really would suggest the MRI to see how bad you compreesion of you back nerve is. It only got worse for me.

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[ds968]

Rhudeboye, same sciatic nerve problem here which manifested itself only while driving ( but not in a chair, sofa, or any other type sitting.. not even in airplanes ..) After a couple of hours of driving the discomfort began, shortly turning into pain. Not my wallet leg though, but the other one. It started when I was about 40 IIRC, lasted for about ten years, and while it's still there now ( 52 years young ) from time to time, for some inexplicable reason during the last two years it has happened rarely and it's also not nearly as painful when it does .. maybe along with me the nerve got too old and too tired to act up, and finally said: aw, f**k it, I think I'll give this guy a break for a bit.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
So there is hope it may go away.. eventually... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]

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[kodomokid]

Rhude...Sorry to hear about your discomfort. Get well soon. I myself have what seems to be tendinitis developing in my left leg in the top upper thigh/pelvic. Getting harder to push in the heavy clutch.

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[Ryan]

I have had my share of back pain. I bought one of those inversion machines. It has been a God-send. I have not had a problem since getting this thing.

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[rhudeboye]

<!--quoteo(post=70318:date=Apr 12 2009, 12:44 PM:name=cosimo)-->QUOTE (cosimo @ Apr 12 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Rhudeboye, it always happened when I drove the 968 or the Audi. It got to the point where I couldn't drive for more than 15 to 20 minutes. It wasn't as frequent in sitting positions but it did occur. I still get the pain from time to time but far less intense. A big test will be the drive to Hershey. I really would suggest the MRI to see how bad you compreesion of you back nerve is. It only got worse for me.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

WOW, Sounds like the same thing Cos. Right down to the timing, about 15-20 minutes in the throbbing would start. Seeing a doctor about the surgery seems to be unwarranted at this point. Plus the thought of surgery... A bit scary. Ive never had any type of operation, never even broken a bone. At my next check up I'm going to mention this to my Doc and see what he thinks about the MRI. I know the voice of reason when I hear it. After all, " Knowing is half the battle". G.I.J.


<!--quoteo(post=70321:date=Apr 12 2009, 01:48 PM:name=ds968)-->QUOTE (ds968 @ Apr 12 2009, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Rhudeboye, same sciatic nerve problem here which manifested itself only while driving ..It started when I was about 40 IIRC, lasted for about ten years, during the last two years it has happened rarely and it's also not nearly as painful when it does ..
So there is hope it may go away.. eventually... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Did you do something different?

I've been giving this a lot of thought and I'm thinking that the wallet was simply putting too much pressure on the nerve. Now that its removed it has a chance to heal so in time, with no irritation, the nerve will be fine. I guess that's a best case scenario.

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[caffine]

I experienced this exact pain in February & March.. went away on its own completely by beginning of week 6.
I did ice packs, aleve, various leg lifts and even picked up an inversion machine. Had an MRI & surgical consult - the surgeon told me the pain usually goes away within 6 weeks & sure enough it did. The first 2 weeks it was extremely painful - so much so I missed work. Good luck with it.

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[rhudeboye]

DO the inversion tables help? Leg pain aside does it leave you feeling refreshed/relaxed after use?

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[cosimo]

In my case the MRI showed that the nerve in my spine was definetly contracted to at least 1/4. I put off the surgery as long as possible but it had to be done. Wasn't the most pleasent experience I've ever had but I'm glad I did it as now I can drive again. Nothing made the pain go away for me. No even Oxycontin.

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[gryphon]

This reminds me of several incidents at Lowe's Home Improvement, when I have returned merchandise that I purchased with cash. Typically all they have in their cash register is $5 bills. So if you paid $150 for an item you get back 30 fives, which makes for a lumpy wallet. Suggestions to management seem to go unheard.

Tom

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[mrmister]

I never was a back pocket wallet kind of guy. I am more inclined to just stuff some bills and cards in my front pocket.

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