I have been diagnosed with sciatica, can anyone tell me what I can do for the pain?
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Both previous answers are good.  Correct stretches and Naprosen (Aleve or generic) worked best for me.  Although I had to take 3 or 4 of the 200 mg. tablets to get relief.  I'm not a doctor, so I can't recommend this.  It is a dosage that should be prescribed by a doctor.  I also found a small tubular shaped pillow that I placed behind my lower back when sitting (especially driving).  This provided some support and a little pressure to relieve the pain.   I had 2 epidural injections that worked for about 3 months each.  Then the pain returned.  I was fortunate to have insurance that allowed me to have micro-disc surgery.   No problem since then - but once you have had sciatica, you are always vulnerable to re-injure.  Best of luck.  God Bless.
76248
Assuming it is mechanical back pain, try ice or heat, with Anti-inflammatory, tylenol, and relative rest, see doctor if it continues.
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sciatica is serious business, it can change your life. Your sciatic nerve is the main trunk of your spine.. quite litteraly  the core of your central nervous system.. Sciatica can drop you to your knees and there isn't much they can to.. Thanks to prescription junkies its hard to get pain killers. A good chiropractor helps but the best thing you could do is find a QXCI operator in your area, they can help with pain.I make a living in bioresonance and at one time I was a skeptic. One treatment on a QXCI and I was pain free for a month. I was so impressed that I bought one and went into the business to help others. PM me with your local info (city/state) and I'll find some one near you.
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Yes.  In the back, down the legs, it's called sciatica.  In the stomach, I'm not sure.  But you should see a rheumatologist, fibromyalgia could be causing the problem.  Mine sent me to a neurologist, and he diagnosed me with neuropathy, but trust me; get it treated quickly; I put it off till my hands were limp at the wrist and I couldn't stand on my legs....
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If your doc has not sent you to a physical therapist than do some online homework. There are stretching and back strengthening exercises that can help you a lot. I do them a.m. and p.m. and sometimes through the night if I get uncomfortable. They do work but you have to do them daily. You may want to ask your doc if you can see a pain specialist, they will find out what is causing the pinched nerve and tell you what treatments are available to you. I got spinal injsctions that took my pain level down dramaticaly. Good luck!
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A lot of people had and they regret. The best treatment is walk and physiotherapy. The disc herniates due to several reasons, the most imprtant being the relaxed muscles which can not hold the disc in place. So please gradually start walking and ncreas the distance and duration and speed if you can.
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Many things can cause low back pain including constipation.  How long have you had this pain?  How long have you been constipated?  For constipation there are many things you can do to improve and or assure that your bowels will work again.  Drinking plenty of water and exercise helps.  Eating enough fiber in your diet such as raw and cooked vegetables and fruits.  Eating whole grain or whole wheat breads and whole wheat crackers.  Try drinking a little apple juice before you go to bed.  If all of these fail to work for you, you then need to make a appointment to see your family doctor.  You may have a underlying physical problem that you are not aware of.\n\nGood luck to you and I hope you feel better real soon!
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Persons with sciatica may experience some lower back pain, but the most common symptom is pain that radiates through one buttock and down the back of the adjoining leg. The most identified cause of the pain is compression or pressure on the sciatic nerve. The extent of the pain varies among individuals. Some people describe pain that centers in the area of the hip, and others perceive discomfort all the way to the foot. The quality of the pain also varies; it may be described as tingling, burning, prickly, aching, or stabbing. Onset of sciatica can be sudden, but it can also develop gradually. The pain may be intermittent or continuous. Certain activities, such as bending, coughing, sneezing, or sitting, may make the pain worse.\nChronic pain may arise from more than just compression on the nerve. According to some pain researchers, physical damage to a nerve is only half of the equation. A recent theory proposes that some nerve injuries result in a release of neurotransmitters and immune system chemicals that enhance and sustain a pain message. Even after the injury has healed or the damage has been repaired, the pain continues. Control of this abnormal type of pain is difficult.
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right in the centre, on the sole of your foot. You will find some comfort, just pressing tight and massaging there. Yoga is the best cure for sciatica, i've been through it.
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Don't know of any cures, but you may want to see an acupuncturist.  Acupuncture is very effective at treating a wide array of pain conditions.
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I am going to a chriopractor and love him.  Check around and find one highly recommended.  I also have had two back surgeries. I take neurotin for the jumpy nerves in my legs and percocet for pain.  The pharmacist told me there is nothing formulated for fibro. pain, but this helps a little. I am a firm believer that your spine must be aligned.  It may not give you total relief ((nothing will) but it sure has helped me a lot and it is relatively cheap in the medical field.   Remember ask around and get one highly recommended, don't just pick one out of the phone book.  Good Luck two year sufferer
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There are lots of reasons for sciatica.  Your pelvis may be rotated, you may have a disc issue, or you may just have tight muscles pinching on the nerve.  You should seek out physical therapy--they can help decipher which of these answers it could be.  In the mean time, try ice--it's an anti-inflammatory.  Put it at the start of your pain.  It will help take down any inflammation or swelling pressing on the nerve.
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Surgery should be your last option. \n\nI suggest seeing a physical therapist if necessary but avoiding poor posture. Positioning for comfort and daily abdominal crunches should help. \n\nIf it hurts don't do it. And get a comfortable bed. \n\nIf you get back spasms due to the herniation, see your doctor, you may need an antispasmotic. \n\nLow back pain is a chronic condition. There is no easy fix. Therefore, think long term solutions. You know your body and your pain better than anyone...gauge the effectiveness of your interventions by how you feel. \n\nDon't overly rely on pain meds. They can build tolerance and don't cure you. Use them only for the really bad days. By the way, alternative pain interventions really work. Don't think they don't. Research yoga or meditation. Avoid chiropractors for herniated discs. They won't help in the long run. \n\nHope that helps.
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When the sciatic nerve in either the right or left buttocks becomes inflamed, the symptoms can be mild to severe pain that feels like a blow-torch running across the lumbar region of the spine and down both legs.  \n\nOther symptoms associated with an inflamed sciatic nerve can be pain when sitting, legs feel like they are going to give out on you when standing an in some cases when you look in the mirror the entire spine looks like it is curved in and "S" shape.\n\nI prefer to perform one TX. of acupuncture to cure the problem.\n\nClinical Psychiatrist\n\nPls. excuse my english
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I hope this helps and clik on the link provided for more information:\n\n\nExercise and keep going\nContinue with normal activities as far as possible. This may not be possible at first if the pain is very bad. However, move around as soon as possible, and get back into normal activities as soon as you are able. As a rule, don't do anything that causes a lot of pain. However, you will have to accept some discomfort when you are trying to keep active. Setting a new goal each day may be a good idea. For example, walking around the house on one day, a walk to the shops the next, etc. \n\nIn the past, advice had been to rest until the pain eases. It is now known that this was wrong. You are likely to recover more quickly and are less likely to develop chronic (persistent) back pain if you keep active when you have back pain rather than rest a lot. Also, sleep in the most naturally comfortable position on whatever is the most comfortable surface. (Advice given in the past used to be to sleep on a firm mattress. However, there is no evidence to say that a firm mattress is better than any other type of mattress for people with back pain.) \n\nMedication\nIf you need painkillers, it is best to take them regularly. This is better than taking them 'now and again' just when the pain is very bad. If you take them regularly the pain is more likely to be eased for much of the time and enable you to exercise and keep active.\nParacetamol is often sufficient if you take it regularly at full strength. For an adult, this is 1000 mg (usually two 500 mg tablets), four times a day. \nAnti-inflammatory painkillers. Some people find that these work better than paracetamol. They include ibuprofen which you can buy at pharmacies or get on prescription. Other types such as diclofenac or naproxen need a prescription. Some people with asthma, high blood pressure, kidney failure, or heart failure may not be able to take anti-inflammatories. \nA stronger painkiller such as codeine is an option if anti-inflammatories do not suit or do not work well. Codeine is often taken in addition to paracetamol. Constipation is a common side-effect from codeine. This may make back pain worse if you need to strain to go to the toilet. To prevent constipation, have lots to drink and eat foods with plenty of fibre. \nA muscle relaxant such as diazepam is sometimes prescribed for a few days if the back muscles become very tense and make the pain worse. \n\nPhysical treatments\nSome people visit a physiotherapist, chiropractor, or osteopath for manipulation and/or other physical treatments. It is debatable whether physical treatments would help all people with a prolapsed disc. However, physical treatments provide some short-term comfort and hasten recovery in some cases. \n\nSurgery\nSurgery may be an option in some cases. As a rule, surgery may be considered if the symptoms have not settled after about six weeks or so. This is the minority of cases as in about 9 in 10 cases, the symptoms have eased off and are not bad enough to warrant surgery within about six weeks. \n\nThe aim of surgery is to cut out the prolapsed part of the disc. This often eases symptoms. However, it does not work in every case. Also, as with all operations, there is a risk from surgery. A specialist will advise on the pros and cons of surgery, and the different techniques that are available.\n\nCan further bouts of back pain and/or prolapsed disc be prevented?\n\nEvidence suggests that the best way to prevent bouts of back pain and prolapsed disc is simply to keep active, and to exercise regularly. This means general fitness exercise such as walking, running, swimming etc. There is no firm evidence to say that any particular 'back strengthening' exercises are more useful than simply keeping fit and active. It is also sensible to be 'back aware'. For example, do not lift objects when you are in an awkward twisting posture.
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This is most likely cause from muscular contractions during the sloughing off of the endometrial layer of the uterus.  Muscles that could be primary suspects are the Psoas, piriformis, and IT band.  The sciatic nerve runs in close relation to all of these muscles.  This problem could also arise from fixation or instability problems of the low back vertebra or pelvis.  Chiropractic is your best bet for proper treatment.
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Sciatica is characterised by pain in the lower back region, buttock and leg.  It can be caused by something pressing on the sciatic nerve and responds well to osteopathy, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment.  If it is sciatica and you want temporary relief buy a heat pad from boots or any other leading chemist.  I use therma heat which straps around the lower back and have regular physiotherapy.  Check out google to get a more through description.