Has anyone experienced slight bladder weakness with sciatica?

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I have had my sciatica for 2 weeks now which started in my lower back then down my legs as a constant dull aching/ throbbing tingling type ache, I now get it in my buttocks and groin area occasionally, in bed last night I felt my legs tingling and my feet! Has anyone had slight bladder problems with sciatica? Sort of feeling like you are going to wee yourself if you don't go straightaway?

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    Donna

    If you get cauda equina syndrome that's is very 

    Serious Google it 

    You need to get to a Gp

    Lose of bladder is very serious 

    I get tingle in my feet, groin and tail bone 

    Have you been to see a Gp ? 

  • Posted

    Hi, 

    The tingling in your legs and feet is normal but not the bladder weakness, as far as I know. 

    If you haven't already seen a doctor, I think you should as I was told when I had my sciatica that if I had any numbness in the groin area to go back to the doctor asap. I know what you are experiencing is slightly different and I don't mean to alarm you but I would definitely get yourself checked...you can never be too careful. 

    Hopefully everything will be fine. 

    Wendy 

    • Posted

      Yeah iv seen my GP but I will be going back this week again. 

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