Sciatica or bone mets

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Lilo244271
Lilo244271 Member Posts: 40
edited April 2019 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I have been having severe low back and hip pain on one side for months. It runs down my leg to my foot. Sounds like classic sciatica. I even had an MRI 2 months ago which showed nothing. Why am I still so scared that the drs are wrong. Should I bother saying something to my MO at my next check up? I don’t want soundparanoid.

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  • cassiecanada
    cassiecanada Member Posts: 166
    edited April 2019

    I would def mention it....only because
    it will give you peace of mind and
    the doctor can reassure you -
    I had a severe rib pain and convinced
    myself that I had bone mets....didnt
    want to complain, but went to doc-turned
    out to be a torn muscle...(from
    shovelling an 8 foot snowbank ..
    5 days after my lumpectomy
    which was probably pretty stupid)
    But i think with cancer, this will be our
    normal thinking now- i decided i
    will never stay silent if a pain etc
    pops up-gotta stay proactive- why take
    the outside chance for fear of what
    the doc thinks.....
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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited April 2019

    I would say something but the fact that it matches sciatica symptoms (totally does) and you had a good MRI should be encouraging!!

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  • wallycat
    wallycat Member Posts: 3,227
    edited April 2019

    I agree; I wait 2-3 weeks and if something is still going on, I mention it. If for no other reason than if i want something scanned or checked later, they have a record of my gripe about something not being right. I would also think this is sciatica.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited April 2019

    Definitely mention concerns to MO.

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  • Alicethecat2
    Alicethecat2 Member Posts: 105
    edited April 2019

    Hello Lilo

    You might find that by the time it's time for your next check-up, the pain has gone. I've suffered from sciatica at least three times since being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago and just when I've plucked up courage to discuss it with a doc...whoosh, it has gone!

    You even plucked up courage to have an MRI. Respect. And it was clear!

    Up to you but I'd be tempted to just enjoy life until your next check-up - and beyond.

    Alice


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