Sciatica Support Group

Sciatica is a term meaning pain that originates from compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve in the body. If the sciatic nerve is pinched or compressed (perhaps by a bulging disc in the low back) a patient may experience leg pain--the classic symptom of sciatica.

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deleted_user
deleted_user
foot cramps and spams does noone else have this ??
Annnn
Annnn
I've had some pretty bad big toe cramps with sciatica. This is indicitive of L5 problems. They come and go in about 10 seconds but are severe enough to make you stop whatever you are doing till they go away. Are your cramps in your big toe?
deleted_user
deleted_user
thanks for replying annnn, yes mine involved the big toe and sometimes the whole foot, they are receding now but the leg feels weak especially in the knee area. good to know am not alone cos they do hurt.
Joanee63
Joanee63
NO!!! You are not the only one!!!! I get terrible cramps in my calves and my feet. Sometimes they hurt so bad, it makes me cry. Sure aren't any fun, thats for sure!! As far as I know there is really nothing you can do to stop them. Wanted you to know though, you are not alone in this at all.

Take care,

Joanee63
deleted_user
deleted_user
Joanee63 yes they do hurt and knock your confidence too, thanks for sharing.x
deleted_user
deleted_user
yes my knee gets really sore after the foot cramp.feels like it has been twisted
yes the pain can make me cry too.
take care all.x
deleted_user
deleted_user
queenyjoe you are spot on my kneeis burning as we speak does this man its working back to my lumbar region i do hope so as long as i can walk again in a sort of fashion
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