Question 1

is surgery helpful for sciatic nerve damage. burning in leg, numbness, tingling & stumbling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You describe symptoms of radiculopathy which is when a nerve malfunctions due to some type of pressure on the nerve.
You should see your family md for evaluation and they can do an MRI for evaluation.  Of course, before surgery, you should try physical therapy and epidural steroid injections if possible.

Question 2

i had back surgery 2 years ago and have pain in right leg only. could this be sciatic nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Could be..: If you have had previous surgery, follow up imaging and neurosurgical consultation are important steps to pursuing an accurate diagnosis.

Question 3

i have sciatic nerve damage and am in alot of pain. i need something for the nerve pain right away. can anyone help me with some medications? texas

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: can be treated in many ways depending on the cause. If there is irritation of the nerve or swelling of the tissues abutting the nerve or nerve roots steroids or NSAIDS can provide rapid relief. If muscle spasm is compressing the nerve antispasmodics can help. If you are not currently under the care of a doctor for this condition, go see somebody tonight.

Question 4

i broke my tailbone and lower back; could this cause sciatic nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you use the term sciatic nerve to mean nerve root damage, it depends upon the type of fracture. Sciatic nerve damage would depend upon the location of the fracture as well. You doctor can tell based upon your symptoms, exam, and the images.

Question 5

symptoms of sciatic nerve damage after im injection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: This would not be common.  The sciatic nerve is a very deep structure and injury from im injection would be difficult unless the patient is very thin.  The location if im injection in the gluteus is often in the upper outer region well away from the nerve.

Question 6

can i take reboxin and flexerial together? i was prescribed both over the past 48 hours. if not, which is better to take for sciatic nerve damage and

Accepted Answer

Not a good combination: Both drugs can cause drowsiness so I would not take them together

Look into physical therapy and stretching exercise

Question 7

sciatic nerve damage due to injection 3 months ago. still numb to the touch with burning sensation. will it ever recover? can i exercise/jog?

Accepted Answer

Injection may have : hit the sciatic nerve. . Continue to work out; however, very important to communicate this issue to treating physician. Exercise is not an issue. You must be re-checked.

Question 8

can sciatic nerve damage cause erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Not technically: The sciatic nerve technically is not formed until the buttock region. At this level, there are no nerves that could cause this symptom.   There are nerves however, at the level of the spine, that when pinched may contribute to ed. Check with your spine doctor or urologist to see if they may be related.

Question 9

seven weeks ago doctor said i have a herniated disc in lower back .and sciatic nerve damage. i did theropy and it hurts worse now. no improvement?

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy: Most herniated disks will get better on their own, however if the symptoms worsen after conservative treatment then other methods should be investigated. Surgery is an option when weakness, pain and sensory loss all correlate to the location of the disk herniation. Usually physical therapy, steroid injections and other methods are employed first. Seven weeks is not a long time. But try another way.

Question 10

can adhd meds cause nerve damage? ie numbness in fingers and joints, neck/shoulder tenseness, crippling sciatic nerve pain. are these all related?

Accepted Answer

No. Stimulants can : Constrict blood vesselsraise blood pressure (usually by 5-6 mm hg) & ⬆ pulse (usually by 5-6 beats/minute), but they don't cause impingement of nerve roots with numbness, tingling & pain in the areas served by specific nerves. See your primary care to initiate evaluation for the cause of your symptoms.

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Is surgery helpful for sciatic nerve damage. burning in leg, numbness, tingling & stumbling?

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I had back surgery 2 years ago and have pain in right leg only. could this be sciatic nerve damage?

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I have sciatic nerve damage and am in alot of pain. i need something for the nerve pain right away. can anyone help me with some medications? texas

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I broke my tailbone and lower back; could this cause sciatic nerve damage?

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Symptoms of sciatic nerve damage after im injection?

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Can i take reboxin and flexerial together? i was prescribed both over the past 48 hours. if not, which is better to take for sciatic nerve damage and

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Sciatic nerve damage due to injection 3 months ago. still numb to the touch with burning sensation. will it ever recover? can i exercise/jog?

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Can sciatic nerve damage cause erectile dysfunction?

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Seven weeks ago doctor said i have a herniated disc in lower back .and sciatic nerve damage. i did theropy and it hurts worse now. no improvement?

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Can adhd meds cause nerve damage? ie numbness in fingers and joints, neck/shoulder tenseness, crippling sciatic nerve pain. are these all related?

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