Waz 4,274 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Been struck down, had the odd twinge before but am struggling at the moment. Was in the buttock but has moved up to top of my hip now. Just on the one side. Any tips or links appreciated, avoided anti inflammatories till 10 minutes ago (hobbled to go get some) as only got one kidney & been told to avoid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,755 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 When i has sciatica bad before I slept on the bedroom floor on my back with only 1 pillow behind my head. Its not a cureall but it defiantly helped me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,274 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Got osteo booked for 29th through work. But might have to get to another one sooner. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithie 2,443 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 When I had it I was given anti inflammatory's and told to rest for 2 week Doctor said it's a trapped nerve and I needed ibuprofen so ease the swelling so the nerve can be released.. It's not nice but 2 week off work was great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,582 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Lived with it for years , usually stretching exercises keeps it at bay or naproxon 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 47,965 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I’ve had it for ages and manage it quiet well now because I know the warning signs. Anti Flam and rest is all you can do I have found. Also, stretching before activity and if you feel the slightest twinge just stop.....dont just crack on and think it will be fine, I have done that a few times and every time cost me a week on my back unable to even f***ing walk ! 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 29,221 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Years of it mate, ice and hot water bottle 5 mins of each at a time with plenty of ibruprofin works for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
si brown 8,486 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I use to get it until I had a discectomy felt like id been kicked up the arse and down the back of my leg! up until I had the op I use to go to a chiropractor witch worked for me over physio and acupuncture, they took my discs out in the end and put plastic ones in! that was about 10 years ago and I still lay footing blocks now and dont need the pills any more.. this wont help you at this moment but id try and get to a chiropractor sharpish, I felt better as soon as he bent me back into shape!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,302 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Suffered with it for just over a year now. Ended up in hospital 3 times. These b*****ds still won't refer me to the surgeon or an MRI. I have it from above my left hip, all the way to my toes and the cramp in my calf has not released in over a year. Sucks and really impedes quality of life. Gets me right down it does Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pesky1972 5,363 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Think a number of root causes can result in sciatica. I’ve had it for years but find core exercises help. One that works best for me when I’m suffering is lying on the floor with just my heels on the couch then raising my arse until my body is straight. Clench the buttocks and hold as long as possible, rest and repeat. Top tip, putting on a wee bit of Elton John or George Michael will help you clench your buttocks for a good bit longer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,263 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) https://www.spine-health.com/video/sciatica-interactive-video?jwsource=cl Edited April 2, 2019 by sandymere 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,170 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Put a golf ball on floor,and lie on it side on,roll your side of your arse cheek over the ball. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,368 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 You guys get to me. Golf balls? Ffs a bottle of single malt on a reqular basis and at least you can forget the pain lol. Jok 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I ended up in hospital it's the worse pain I've ever had . . HORRIFIC , don't know what I had then cause ibruprofen wouldn't touch mine as it has for some on here , naproxen & Gabapentin worked after a while but was also on Valium , 7 fecking weeks both times before I was right , both times there's been no warning at all , I was told a few moths ago being dehydrated can bring it on not sure whether that's right or not though . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,302 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, lanesra said: I ended up in hospital it's the worse pain I've ever had . . HORRIFIC , don't know what I had then cause ibruprofen wouldn't touch mine as it has for some on here , naproxen & Gabapentin worked after a while but was also on Valium , 7 fecking weeks both times before I was right , both times there's been no warning at all , I was told a few moths ago being dehydrated can bring it on not sure whether that's right or not though . Funny you say that as I've been told by a few Drs that I'm not drinking enough water, for this climate and my body. I wonder if that would help me any 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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