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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Suffering with sciatika for 6 weeks

Sof999
Sof999

I have been suffering through sciatic psasm  attacks almost daily for 6 weeks and am losing my mind! They last anywhere from 1 hour to 5 hours beginning to end. I pulled a groin muscle and set off the spasms. I have been took a few doctors and now waiting for an MRI and then to be given a shot to numb the pain.the thing is, this is destroying my life, financially, my summer plans, work etc etc. My pains are as bad as labor. Anyone have any words of wisdom, please. Im  desperate. Thank you.

marissastone226
marissastone226
I have been in the same boat as yourself. Got an MRI done and there was a bulging disk around S1 which was causing the shooting pain. They only recommend exercises for now, which seem to be helping a little. Surgery would be the last option. One of my friends also recommended wearing orthotics which are custom made. I went to this local podiatrist in mississauga who made orthotics just for my left foot. She measured my legs and found the left leg was slightly shorter so it made sense. I've been using the custom made orthotics for about 3 weeks now and they have helped a lot, so I would recommend you try. Not sure where you are located, but in case you are around toronto, here is her website: https://www.medifeetclinic.ca
NessaLeigh
NessaLeigh
You can try the steriod shots to see if that reduces the pain. Leave surgery for last resort if you can.
Probably some sort of medication needed if the pain doesn't respond to the steriods and exercise (gentle), stretches etc. Massage. Acupunture. Every little bit helps. Little by little.
tfx971
tfx971
This Sciatic pain is more than I can take. I need a plan. My brain and body can't keep this up.
Darlenea001
Darlenea001
This is day 7 of walking on my hands and knees and laying on my back. Went to chiropractor 4 times and he told me to go to emergency which I did. They could do nothing and kicked me out. They tried to make me walk out which is impossible. Perpetual debilitating pain! What can I do next?
Cupcakes
Cupcakes
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