Can knee problems lead to sciatica?

I’ve had this problem for years that every time I try to do leg exercises like squats or leg extensions, I get knee pain that usually gets better and eventually disappears with rest in like 2 or 3 weeks. 

So it happened again. 3 weeks ago I tried some dance movements that involved squatting and the knee pain reappeared. I had to go to work for 2 more weeks before I could take time off. This is my second day often now until the 14th of aug. 

While I was still at work my knees didn’t bother me too much as the last time it happened, but my calf muscles started to hurt quite bad I thought I had shin splints as well at some point but I’m not so sure anymore, I think it was always just my mucles. I’ve had some pain in my quads and hamstrings as well and pain in my feet that won’t go away with rest. I also feel a tingling sensation from my calves to my feet. I’ve had some pain in my glutes as well which made me think of sciatica. 

Maybe not not taking time off from work(I work at McDonald’s) when the pain started caused nerve damage...? I’m worried to the point I feel sick.

I have an appointment on the 10th and I really hope they will send me for an MRI. X-ray is just useless. 

I’ve been resting for 2 days now and my leg muscles just feel tight or like they are about to lock when I get up from bed. I also feel some pain in my calves when I lie down so idk if it’s because there’s nerve damage and just about anything touching them makes them hurt.

I am a female, 22, 5’1 and 100 lbs and not a fit person.

If anyone wants to chat pls pm me, I really feel like I need to talk to someone when I feel this scared.

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