Has anyone had sciata pain in both legs?

Question

I have experienced pain down my legs, kind of like a muscle strain. It reaches my feet. I am assuming it is sciata because it has lasted over a months time and has come and gone many times. I heard that it usually happens only in one leg but I feel it in two. Anyone else?

Answer 1

I have, but not at the same time. Ice helps.

Answer 2

If you have not seen a doctor about this, you need to.

Regular sciatica (down one leg) is often the result of pressure on a nerve root on that side of the spine as it emerges from between the vertebrae.

Sometimes, pain down both legs can be the result of pressure on the nerves before they pass out from between the vertebrae = in other words, pressure on the spinal cord. This can be a serious situation, and you need to have it checked.

Good luck!

Answer 3

i suffered from sciata during my pregnencies. the pain started in my lower back and shot down my left leg. I think you only have that nerve on one side. Feel better

Answer 4

Yours' is a intermittent pain. Sciatica gives pain during the movement or particular posture.
Whatever may it be Acupuncture is the only treatment, but acupuncturist must be a master one.
We have treated failed surgery cases also. Hence pl think visiting us before any big decision.

Answer 5

Yes I have pain in both legs! From hernited disk in lower back.

Answer 6

it is called sciatica.some people get on both legs.self diagnosis is dangerous.get a ct or mri scan done for your lumbar spine,but before that consult your family doc.next time you give a thorough history ,may be i can help you online.

Answer 7

yep..depends on how the injury to the back was done...
( I have a personal muscle stimulator, Dr prescribed, for when the pain gets bad and it works...as does walking and doing back exercises.)