my hamstring injury

[cochito]

Hi, I just joined this site yesterday. Well, my problem is that I got this symptom in my right hamstring about 2 months ago. I first thought it was strain (pulled), but I now suspect it might be either the piriformis, or bursistis, or sciatica. I'm not specialized in medical field, so I'm not sure. But, it seems either bone or muscle is pressuring nerve or bursa; I know it sounds grotesque , but the epicenter of the pain might be right below the anus on the right side. The pain can reach from my right hip to above the back of knee on the right leg.

Basically, it hurts when I 1) kick forward (front-kick or ax-kick) above my face with my right leg, 2) kick backward or side (spinning back-, back-, side-, etc) higher than the waist with my left leg, and 3) do front-split with my right leg forward.

Unfortunately, I can't afford any hospital since my health insurance is expired .


Thank you all!

[Dent]

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Once your visa is granted, can you take a short trip home to get it checked out?

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[cochito]

Hi, Dent! Thanks for your reply!

Originally Posted by Dent

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Once your visa is granted, can you take a short trip home to get it checked out?

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Well, technically I could, but it's a bit complicated to leave the country while in OPT visa. Also, I can't afford any trip right now; if I have money to visit home, I'd rather stay there and apply for other visas, such as the Green Card.
Wow, it really sounds like a excuse, but my financial or legal (visa) situation is really not that flexible.
Well, I've been resting for while, and flexibility is coming back.
Thanks, anyway!

[Dent]

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Originally Posted by cochito

Hi, Dent! Thanks for your reply!
Well, technically I could, but it's a bit complicated to leave the country while in OPT visa. Also, I can't afford any trip right now; if I have money to visit home, I'd rather stay there and apply for other visas, such as the Green Card.
Wow, it really sounds like a excuse, but my financial or legal (visa) situation is really not that flexible.
Well, I've been resting for while, and flexibility is coming back.
Thanks, anyway!

Most welcome.

As a fellow foreigner in the US, I fully understand the difficulties with visas and the issuing organization. I also understand the financial situation of a recent graduate.

Unfortunately, without significant health insurance in the US, it's a really bad idea to get sick, or get hurt. While many individuals are full of compassion, the system is not.

I hope that your injury makes a full recovery soon.

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[cochito]

Originally Posted by Dent

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Most welcome.

As a fellow foreigner in the US, I fully understand the difficulties with visas and the issuing organization. I also understand the financial situation of a recent graduate.

Unfortunately, without significant health insurance in the US, it's a really bad idea to get sick, or get hurt. While many individuals are full of compassion, the system is not.

I hope that your injury makes a full recovery soon.

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What a kind reply, Dent! I too am frustrated by the lack of the universal healthcare in this country. I don't think I would be able to take advantage even if the US had the solid healthcare since I'm not a tax payer. But, I hate witnessing many good Americans suffer because of this problem .
By the way, where are you from originally? You described yourself "a fellow foreigner" above.

[Dent]

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Originally Posted by cochito

What a kind reply, Dent! I too am frustrated by the lack of the universal healthcare in this country. I don't think I would be able to take advantage even if the US had the solid healthcare since I'm not a tax payer. But, I hate witnessing many good Americans suffer because of this problem .
By the way, where are you from originally? You described yourself "a fellow foreigner" above.

I'm an African, temporally displaced. Although given the number of places I've lived, and would still like to live, I wonder if I'll ever make it back...

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[doogfood]

From what you are saying, it sounds either like a nerve problem that stems from your back, or simply a problem with your hamstrings. If it is the hamstrings, then the pain would be sharp, hurts when stretching this muscle, hurts when contracting this muscle, hurts to the touch or pressure. If it is nerve, then any motion that stretches the hamstrings or curls your back (bend forward) may exacerbate the symptoms by making it travel further down, symptoms are more tingling, numbness, burning sensation, weakness in leg muscles.

As for now, unless you can go see an orthopaedist (or any doctor really), the only advice I can give is to rest and refrain from activities that makes the symptoms worse (the things that I described above if they fit you). But also stay active to maintain your fitness.

And I totally agree with you guys on the terrible healthcare system in this country. The government would rather spend money killing people and letting people die at war than to help millions in the country that can't afford health insurance due to the rising costs in the competitive free market system that is definitely a failure. I'm studying to work in the healthcare field and topics on insurance is a big issue for the workers in the field too.

[Dent]

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Originally Posted by doogfood

And I totally agree with you guys on the terrible healthcare system in this country. The government would rather spend money killing people and letting people die at war than to help millions in the country that can't afford health insurance due to the rising costs in the competitive free market system that is definitely a failure.

I hope all those who can vote will take this ugly reality into account come November...

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[seienchin]

What I don't understand is why it is so hard. Universal healthcare has been achieved by many nations, including some that are extremely poor. Mongolia recently introduced a system of universal healthcare coverage! But for the US - too hard. Something wrong there.

[doogfood]

The US believes in a free market system and I don't want to go into politics but the Republicans always loves big businesses. I remember once looking at this handout given out in class that basically showed the different healthcare related state laws that the democrats were trying to pass (more geared towards universal healthcare) and 90% of them being or so being rejected by the republicans, where as the republicans were trying to pass things that benefited big businesses and made things harder for low-income and smaller businesses.

[Dent]

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Originally Posted by doogfood

The US believes in a free market system

I'll believe that when Congress stops bailing out those big businesses in which they hold an interest. From big oil to trading houses and our current bail out of the moment, big lenders. Can we say, "Fannie Mae" and "Freddie Mac", class?

IMO, Congress doesn't want universal care because the medical lobby is powerful enough, and wealthy enough, to grease the right palms.

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[cochito]

Originally Posted by doogfood

From what you are saying, it sounds either like a nerve problem that stems from your back, or simply a problem with your hamstrings. If it is the hamstrings, then the pain would be sharp, hurts when stretching this muscle, hurts when contracting this muscle, hurts to the touch or pressure. If it is nerve, then any motion that stretches the hamstrings or curls your back (bend forward) may exacerbate the symptoms by making it travel further down, symptoms are more tingling, numbness, burning sensation, weakness in leg muscles.

As for now, unless you can go see an orthopaedist (or any doctor really), the only advice I can give is to rest and refrain from activities that makes the symptoms worse (the things that I described above if they fit you). But also stay active to maintain your fitness.

Hmmn, I lean more toward the nerve system, though it could hurt by contracting hamstring, like hamstring curl. Well, I'm swimming a lot because it's less stressful on my body and so refreshing as a cardio (I used to be a swimmer when I was young).
I'm going to see a doctor who is specialized in sport this Thursday at the student health center at the university I attended. I have to pay $ 15, though, since I'm no longer a student . But, it's not too bad, right .

[cochito]

Originally Posted by doogfood

The US believes in a free market system and I don't want to go into politics but the Republicans always loves big businesses. I remember once looking at this handout given out in class that basically showed the different healthcare related state laws that the democrats were trying to pass (more geared towards universal healthcare) and 90% of them being or so being rejected by the republicans, where as the republicans were trying to pass things that benefited big businesses and made things harder for low-income and smaller businesses.

Originally Posted by Dent

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I'll believe that when Congress stops bailing out those big businesses in which they hold an interest. From big oil to trading houses and our current bail out of the moment, big lenders. Can we say, "Fannie Mae" and "Freddie Mac", class?

IMO, Congress doesn't want universal care because the medical lobby is powerful enough, and wealthy enough, to grease the right palms.

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Although I'm rather a Democrat because of my liberal nature, I feel like even Democrats are so attached to lobbists. Do we need an Independent president in this country?
Unfortunately, Japan is trying to imitate the U.S system by reducing the universal healthcare benefit. According to the politicians from the leading party, we can't just afford it because of rapidly-increasing number of the elders who no longer have to pay the annuity (pension). Well, I rather tell these politicians to stop constructing too many useless, environment-destructing dams and highways that cost enormously.

[cochito]

So, today, I finally went to the doctor to check my injury. The doctor was a sport-specialized and did a series of physical tests and looked at the area. Well, according to him, it is more likely a strain, not a nerve- or bursa-related sympton (thank God). He said it seems the hamstring right under the pelvis. He just told me to decrease the intensity of dynamic (and static I assume) stretching and to strengthen the hamstring with light-weighted leg-swing machine (not the hamstring-curl). I also got prescription for some anti-inflammtion drug named <obic, which is similar to Ibuprophen but stronger. He said it should be well in a couple of weeks (of course with avoidance of intence activity).
So, I guess it was a good news ! If it was nerve or bursa, it might have required a shot or even a surgery. I'll take it easy and relax for a while.

[vapor]

At least now you have a professional's opinion on the subject, rather than a bunch of internet opinions!!

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[cochito]

Originally Posted by vapor

At least now you have a professional's opinion on the subject, rather than a bunch of internet opinions!!

vapor

Oh, c'mon! You guys have helped and comforted me a lot. But, good thing I still could take an advantage of the student health center, though I had to pay $15 (it would be free for enrolled students). My coverage will be expired in next month becuase I graduated this May. I hope it will heal by then.

[vapor]

Originally Posted by cochito

Oh, c'mon! You guys have helped and comforted me a lot. But, good thing I still could take an advantage of the student health center, though I had to pay $15 (it would be free for enrolled students). My coverage will be expired in next month becuase I graduated this May. I hope it will heal by then.

I have a hunch that there are NOT too many medical degrees sitting besides the keyboards of everyone here...so, on these type of issues (as well as complex nutritional issues) you are better off with the help of the pros. We can give all sorts of ideas on punches, kicks or fashion mix-ups...but you only have 1 body!

Be sure to get any other check-ups done before your coverage expires!! ($15 is a bargain!)

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[Dent]

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Good to hear that it isn't serious, Cochito. Now comes the tough part: Listen to the Doc!

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