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are there any sufferers out there?

What areas are affected?

Do you have pain alot of the time, or can you be affected with no pain whatsoever?

Thanks in advance

2007-09-28 09:09:17 · 17 answers · asked by Rebz 5 in Health General Health Care Other - General Health Care

17 answers

I have suffered from chronic sciatica for 11 years. It came on suddenly - I was driving to work, and since then I have never got rid of it - ever! I have seen a chiropractor and had numerous physiotherapy sessions, I've also had acupuncture and none of it has helped. In August of this year I had a total hip and knee replacement which has now reduced the sciatica in my left leg to negligible, and I am hoping to have the same operation on November on my right leg. This should hopefully get rid of some more. If you are really suffering badly with it talk to your GP and get him to refer you to the Pain Management Clinic at your local hospital. It is probably the nly place which understands the pain you are in and will come up with a viable solution. Good luck.

2007-09-28 09:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by dozyllama 6 · 0 0

The name sciatica is derived for the sciatic nerve which has its head on the upper part of the buttocks. This nerve which is
a sensory one and that's why it hurts. From this point it goes down to the upper limb, and leg. It causes a big pain especially when bowing down, or other movements of the low back and limbs. At one time when you are in the same position without moving you may probably don't feel any pain at all but when you turn or try to wake up it is the worst of the pain. Sciactica is an infection of this nerve which is cured by
massage or applying ointment and rub on the area where it
hurts and go down the limb. The doctor can give you also suitable pills to heal this infection which after a fortnight should
cease down. When having sciactica there is always the pain otherwise there is no problem with it since as I told you it is a nerve and if it is healthy there won't be pain.
If you have pain take care of it and if possible sleep on
hard surface. It is better than a soft mattress.
Good luck.

2007-09-28 09:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by domenic x 5 · 0 0

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2016-09-23 21:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

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2016-12-20 04:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-04-29 09:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

I have sciatica and yes it can be painful. I've been seeing a chiropractor and he helped me a lot. After a few visits the pain seemed to decrease. One recommendation is to not sit for long periods of time, take frequent breaks from sitting and walk as much as possible if you are able. I work with computers in a consulting job and I am at a desk most of my days when I am not traveling so it bothered me a lot. Another way to help the pain is use an ice pack in the area for about 15 minutes at a time then take it off for a while.

2007-09-28 09:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Lorry C 1 · 0 0

Sciatica is specifically inflamation of the sciatic nerve.
It is used by doctors as a catch all.

Yes I do suffer from what the doctor calls sciatica, where as my chiropractor tells it like it is. A rotated hip.

Not in constant pain unlike before I saw the chiropractor for the first time.

have a look here http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=330§ionId=5
there is lots of advice on the net, be careful though as some are no more than advertising for specific drug treatments not available in the UK.
Good luck

2007-09-28 09:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by Paul D 3 · 1 0

I've been battling sciatica for close to a decade, after a minor car accident, and I had tried everything the doc threw at me�pills, injections, special mattresses� This guide was extremely eye opening and within one week of the regimen you gave me I can barely feel any discomfort. You have no idea how much of a relief it is to be finally getting rid of a pain I've had to bear for so many years.

Sciatica Exercise Guide?

2016-05-18 07:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Yes, I've had sciatica. It was awful. I stayed late at work to finish up some reports. I leaned forward in my chair and felt something like an electric shock that went from my lower back to my knee. (left side) Not really painful just an odd feeling. But, by the next morning I could hardly get out of bed. Fortunately it was the weekend. I didn't go to the doctor or chiropractor because I didn't want anyone messing with my back. I'd heard nightmare stories from friends. For about three months, I slept with a heating pad. I took tylenol to get to sleep. I sat on a strategically placed pillow that I designed and made for myself. I made another one for my car. I bought myself an office chair that was comfortable. My supervisor ordered me the same exact chair for work. (Bless her). When I got to a place where I could get out of bed in the morning and move without thinking about every step, I started walking. I started s l o w. I mean three minutes of walking and moved up to 30 minutes a day over about three months. I essentially walked out my sciatica. It took almost two years for it to disappear--sort of. When I sit too long in one position, I can feel stiffness in my back. No pain thank heavens. The experience made me a believer in take care of your back. I still walk at least five days a week and sometimes more. Then I injured my knee. That's another story but that sciatica was worse. I do remember reading something about the pain pattern of sciatica. If it goes from the lower back to the knee it's not as bad as what you have--lower back to ankle. I'd web search this if I were you because one symptom of a disk problem is sciatic nerve pain clear down passed the knee.

2016-03-12 21:32:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I initially got sciatica while pregnant 12 years ago and was told it would "disappear" after birth". Yeah right!! Got it both sides, starts in the buttocks and works its way down both legs (right one is worse though) through calfs and feet to my toes. Absolute agony every day, although getting out of bed in morning is worse. Have been prescribed heavy paracetamol/codeine (30mg) tablets for 11 years now (solpadol, tylex, remedeine etc) but think my body has got used to them. Currently taking 8 of these a day along with anti-inflammatary like diclofenic. However, the best thing I ever did was get acupuncture. Absolutely painless and total relief for at least a couple of days with or without tablets. Can sympathise with anyone who has this condition. It can be quite debilitating.

2007-09-28 09:44:06 · answer #10 · answered by SAN 1 · 0 0

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