Damned sciatica!

[SeattleGirl]

Been deviling me for three weeks now. x(

[WolverineDG]

1. sorry to hear that, sg

I've had that in the past & it's a PITA for sure. Here's what works for me: warm baths, massages (although a bit owie, a day or two later I can really feel the relief) & extra strength midol or pamprin (don't know why these work when they don't do anything for me re: pms, but they do).

dg

[SeattleGirl]

2. Thanks, Wolvie!

:hi:

[Parche]

3. Never Heard Of It?

What is that..neighbor to the North...:hi: :hug:

[Submariner]

4. So you can understand it

I was pulling off a main motor cover behind engine #2 in the FER, heavy, it slipped and I partially ruptured a disc which put pressure on the sciatic nerve. For the next 3 years 24/7 it felt like a taut rubber band running between my left heel and butt. I would try to scratch the irritating itch-pain, but nothing worked.

Then it went away on it's own and never came back.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. I'm sure you've heard of it...

probably just never seen it spelled out.

[Fleshdancer]

6. ugh, sciatica is horrible

I had it for a few weeks when I was pregnant. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Hope you feel better soon. :hug:

[marzipanni]

7. I looked at the little ad that was related to your post subject

It looks like it might be helpful- (it's free)
http://www.losethebackpain.com/ppc/free-sciatica-relief-guide.htm?gclid=CPyciuWM_ZQCFSEbagodaHoMrQ

When I've had sciatica I lie on my side, on the side it's on, and stretch that leg in line with my body, then relax that way so the mattress holds my leg in that position.