Sciatica is a collection of symptoms often caused by conditions in the spine. If you suffer or have suffered with sciatic nerve pain, you know how frustrating it can be. What have you done to help manage the frustrations of having this type of pain? For example, some people find that meditation or writing can help distract them from the pain - but everyone is different, so share your experience with us so you can learn from and help others. Read what other people with sciatica do to deal with the pain.
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Hi, maybe someone can help me understand. I have bulging disc of L4, L5. Grade 1. Had the second series of epidural cortisone shot (bi-lateral) on march 12, 2012. Afterwards i Had weakness in my legs, however the next morning my legs could not hold my torso, have pain in lower buttocks, hamstrings generating down to my toes on both sides, w/numbness, funny sensation in my legs. Most mornings the pain so excruciating I can’t walk until after an hour or so of continually trying.
The opiates the drs prescribes makes me loopy and I can’t function. I’ve been told I have neuropathy, have had acupuncture and it didn’t help either. Can hyou point me in the right direction as to what I can do to get relief? Thanks