Sciatic Pain

I really sympathise. Sciatic pain is agony, it leaves me breathless with pain. I have used a TENS machine to help and I have been to a physio, but I have not found the perfect cure yet.

treatments that helped me over the years are nsaids, muscles relaxants, ice packs and physical therapy and time. it is unrelenting until it finally eases off. its usually the sciatica nerve that is pressured by swelling or pressure .

if after a reasonable amount of time self treatment shows no improvement or it becomes worse, then its time to see a doctor for treatment.

in some cases sciatica can be cause by a herniated discs . i can honestly say in some cases it never gets better until the disc leaning on the nerve is repaired.

Hi, I hate to say this but I have had this problem since 2011 when I had my second hip replaced. I have seen many specialists and they still can't find the cause. Sacroilliac joint currently being investigated but not looking good. Lost my job and now rely on wheelchair when I can go out. I'm in constant pain, more so when standing, sitting.

I really hope you get to the cause of your pain before it gets any worse. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. My quality of life has changed totally. Good luck and let me know how you get on please.

Im so sorry you are in pain. I know what its like. I cant lay down when I have a flare up. But I find a hot water bottle is helpful to ease pain. naproxen pain relief also helps. and I also bought a Belpink seat/cushion which I use all the time. I wouldnt be without it. Apart from a couple of exercises which I could have found on internet , I have not yet received useful hell from professionals. Since the last big flare up in January both legs and ankles from knees down swell. I do think my problem stems from knee and hip replacement surgery. I wish you well.

Since my right hip replacement two years ago, I have had all sorts of problems, ranging from sciatica to foot drop. I'm still in therapy for the foot drop, and only in the last month the nerves have started firing again. This is good news, but there's still a long way to go.

I had better luck with the sciatic pain. My acupuncturist took away almost all of the pain. It took about two months of twice weekly sessions. Well worth it! The residual pain was from a disk extrusion at L5 S1. For that I got a series of spine injections over 8 months. I have not had any serious pain this year, and my last injection was in December 2018.

I'm not advocating any of these treatments, just sharing what worked for me.

Best to you!

Check out exercises on youtube: Bob and Brad, the best physical therapists on the internet. They are fun people and come up with good therapy. You can put sciatica in the search box.

I did have two hip replacements. One in 2001 and another one 2003. So both hips had replacements.

I haven't been to an Orthopedist in years, I never had any problems. I have missed two ordered blood tests and if this keeps up I'll be missing both appointments with the doctors which i s not good. What over the counter drugs will help? Anyone know? I can't walk. I can't sit in a car. I am getting very depressed. Thanks for answering me.

i had similar and have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis

worth asking if this is a possibiliy as linked to osteoarthritis

am waiting for an injection

hope you find relief

I feel your pain!

I don't want to be discouraging but I've been dealing with sciatica for years. It would come and go but now it's constant. I had both hips replaced, the second one was done just over a year ago. My hips feel great now but the sciatic pain is debilitating. Some days are better than others. (if better means the pain didn't seize my legs in mid stride) I've been to a chiropractor and he said he could help me but it would cost me close to $4000. My insurance doesn't cover anywhere near that so I'm not sure what to do either.

I do hope you find relief!

Best wishes!

I just wish I could get rid of this pain to be able to get to a doctor. How did posters here get to the doctor? I would be rolling in pain. What is a good over the counter relief that works? Please advise? I need something to ease the pain a little.

Has any one tried a back brace and does it help?