is it possible to have sciatic pain in both legs?

Question

ive been told i have sciatica there is no pain just pins and needles and a numb feeling from my right foot up to my bum! but also in my left foot too i always thought sciatica only affected one side?

Answer 1

I'm afraid it is

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!

Answer 4

The pain you get in sciatica may feel like its in the legs, but it's caused because the sciatic nerve has got pinched as it runs through the spine. So yes, it's possible for the pain to feel as though it is in both legs, but really it's not your legs that are hurting, just the nerve running to them.

Answer 5

I have much experience in this area so please acccept my advice carefully. I am not supportive of any type of surgery without trying alternative healing methods. My suggestion is:1. Find a chiropractor that you feel comfortable with. If you are not sure or comfortable with" "spinal minipulation" then ask if this profesional uses a "activator" Chiropractoric care is time consuming and not a quick fix. It usally takes several months to repair the problem but the outcome is well worth the time invested. Also,it can be costly, expecially if insurance does not cover this. Ask if this professinal has a payment plan. 2nd. Try acupuncture. It take several txs to stop the pain but it can be very effective. Ice is good alternated with heat on the "heated area of the spine. 15-20 minutes on with heat alternate between heat and ice. Finallly if you need to see the surgeon ask for a MRI and follow the surgeons advice. If surgery is recommended get a 2nd opinion. You'll discover that most chiropractors are not in favor of surgery, but a "good" chiropropractor know when to refere you to a surgeon and won't hesitate to do so if the problem can't be corrected. If you don't know any chiropractors ask your friends or relatives. Finally, pain medications can be addictive and it does not solve the problem. Pain medication and muscle relaxors have a purpose and is helpful but it is not a cure. Educate yourself, read ask questions, get opinions from your friends and relatives. When you go to see the surgeon take all your questions with you. Best of luck to you both.

Answer 6

I too suffer from sciatica. Most of the time I get a shooting pain down one leg. On rare occasions the pain moves to both or across to the other leg. In answer to your question, yes it is possible to experience pain in both legs at the same time.

Answer 7

It can occur in both legs. However, I had what I thought was sciatica (self-diagnosed) for years until I went to a Dr. who told me it was a neuropathy (nerve damage) instead of sciatica. I Have had sciatica too and it is very painful!! The pins and needles you describe can be more than sciatica. Get a second opinion.

Answer 8

Unfortunately it can affect you at both sides at once, and after having in just one side the list of people i'd wish that on is small. I woke up one night with pain down my right hand side and it was so bad i was sweating, my poor partner bless her thought i was dying but i was in so much pain i couldnt tell her what was wrong. Doubling that pain would be just horrible, i hope and prey that doesn't ever happen to you.

Answer 9

I have a spinal condition that has affected the nerves in my back and they are now permanently damaged, which means i get sciatica in both legs, sometimes just one, each day is different. so yes you c an get it in both, but you do need a professional diagnosis,which will be non invasive, but may include MRI scan and ct scan, neither hurt. please go to a Dr. good luck.

Answer 10

Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.

Answer 11

Hi sorry but yes it is possible i had it in both legs when i was pregnant