AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise All types of surgical procedures as they relate to diagnosis. Alternatives to surgery, post-operative care, prevention, step by step pre-operative guidelines to follow to prevent surgery, complications and how to treat them, quality referrals to surgeons when necessary. Education on how to avoid surgery.
Experience Work in Level 1 trauma center (Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital)
Practice spinal disorders for over 15 years.
Successfully treat spinal trauma non-invasive when possible
Organizations American Association of Spine Physicians
ICS/ACA/AOPA/Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS
Publications Several columns in newspapers and medical journals such as JMPT
Education/Credentials B.S./D.C. Board Certified AMA impairment ratings
Medical Director Life extension Laser
PHI THETA KAPPA
Awards and Honors Chiropractor of the year/who's who in America
Question hi!
i am 35 years old.Got sciatica pain in march 2007.its almost 3 month i am still not yet recovered fully.
the pain stated from the left buttock and going down to the leg and the left three fingers of the foot.
I use to feel numbness in the the left three fingers of the foot.
in the begining the pain was so severe that i cannnot even walk for few miniutes.
i was advised by the doctors these medicines.
also doing regular exercise recomended by physical therapyst
PROGRESS:
The numbness on the left foot fingers are recovered 80%.
The leg pain recovered 60%.
Feel tiredness after 30 min walk and start feeling pain in the left leg and buttocks.
Still not yet fully recovered.
QUESTION:
SHOULD I GO FOR MRI SCAN?
SHOULD I GO FOR ANY SURGERY?
SHOULD I KEEP TAKING MEDICINES?
HOWLONG IT WILL TAKE MORE!!!!!
please help me by ansering these questions.thanks
aurfan
London
ANSWER: Hi aurfan,
Absolutley NO surgery, discontinue the meds, get an MRI and find a D.C. that does flexion distraction therapy or spinal decompression. There are no side effects and it's 95% effective. The course you are on now will not correct the problem, only mask the symptoms. If you don't have access to this type of care in London, then your choices are limited. I believe that not be the case, you may have to call around a bit.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Timothy Durnin
drs.chiroweb.com
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QUESTION: Hi!
i have tried therapy message on my left buttock.its almost one week my pain is reduced. i have stop taking the medicines as advised by you.its really help full.
my leg pain is recovered 80%.
my numbness is recovered 90%.
some time i feel like normal specially in the morning when i awakeup.the only problem remain is when i walk /stand for more then 30min i got exhaust and feel tired. after this i start feeling little pain in the left leg and want to sit down.
i have not yet get the MRI.
Can you tell me where i am now?
In this stage should i continue exercise?and keep stretching my leg?
why still i cannot walk long?
hope to hear from you soon.thanks
regards
aurfan
London
ANSWER: Get the MRI, continue stretching, minimize exercising and get some flexion/distraction therapy. It may be difficult to find in London, I don't know, but it's worth trying. Your almost home, keep doing what I recommended and your stamina will return. Get a CBC and Differential (blood chemistry) to rule out anemia. Only do what your body can tolerate, don't push it! You will only regress. Take it slow, especially if you are not getting decompression therapy.
Dr. Tim Durnin
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QUESTION: hi Dr. Tim,
thanks for your kindness.
i have tried asking my doctor for MRI but according to them there is no need at this stage for an MRI.so they did not refers me for MRI at the moment.
i am not taking any medicines.
i am doing regulary massage on my buttock and its really working and also trying to put ice on it.
i still have little continous pain in my left leg lower part.
infact i dont have much pain in leg. some time haviing shooting pain.
the only thing worries me is when i stand up or walk i feel BURNING pain in my lower back.then i have to take some rest by sitting.
at that time when i start rubbing my buttock the pain get reduced.i am really fedup of this pain.
in your last reply you said minimize exercise but keep strecting!!!
want to ask exercising for this pain is related to stretching the leg. so what should i do?
my sciatica pian started on march 15,2007
i am 34 years w/ normal build, weight 60kg.height 5.8''
should i keep my leg straight all the time?
should i go for walk even if i know it will result burning pain in the lower back?
hope you can tell me in detail about my sciatica pain.
thanks in advance
regards
aurfan
LONDON
ANSWER: Hi aufran,
You shouldn't be "straightening" your leg while on your back and elevating it under any circumstances. This will only force the sciatic nerve against the disc, while increasing your discomfort. I am glad you are feeling better.
Standing will bring out the worst your back has to offer since this puts the most amount of stress on the low back next to sitting. Just going from standing to sitting probably feels good, but don't get into the false sense of security that sitting is doing you anygood. Continue icing it 3x/day for 15 minutes with the above protocols already being received.
The MRI is not that important at this stage since you are responding to care.
P.S. Why did you give me the worst rating I ever received? You gave me a 5 for timeliness a 6 for knowledge and a 5 for clarity.
I would very much appreciate that you change the ratings since I was neither late, nor anything else less than appropriate.
You can go back and rate each and everyone of my repossess, remember, this is a volunteer site, our time is donated to help others.
Sincerely
Dr. Timothy Durnin
If your not going to give all 10's than don'y rate someone unless you want to be malevolent.
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QUESTION: dear DR. Timothy!
thanks for your continous supprt by answering all my question for sciatica pain.
I have recently went to my Dr.advised by you and he suggest me to to take again
MOTIFENE 75 MG one tablet twice a day.
i feel much better afetr taking these tablets and i feel my pain is improving but it is still slow.
like to ask can i take these tablets three times a day instead of two times?
pain is limited to only upper part. and not all the time. only when i put must stress on ot .
pls. reply me is it towards improvement or not?
hope to hear from you soon, thanks!!!
regards
aurfan
London
ANSWER: Hi aurfan,
Did the doctor rule out deep vein thrombosis, you had a clot in your calf, this can be very dangerous. You won't get cured by taking meds, they only mask symptoms, you need this..........
Find a doctor certified near you and let me know how it goes.
Keep improving!
Dr. Timothy Durnin
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QUESTION: dear Dr. Timothy!
i am trying to follow your advise.In my area Chriopractor is fully book till OCtober and i cannot wait that much.
Can you tell me if Ostheopathy can also solve my problem?as Ostheopathy is availabe in my area...
pls. reply soon,
regards
aurfan
Answer Hi Aurfan,
I would ask to be put on a waiting list, someone always cancels. A D.O. can help if he has F/D tables, ask and see. I would see a D.O. anyway to make sure you are progressing normally. D.O.'s are specifically more trained than M.D.'s for these conditions, it sure wouldn't hurt to make an appointment, it beats waiting until October.
