Question 1

help! could strep infection cause sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Usually sciatica occurs from a structural pinch. In the unlikely event that pus has passed from throat to blood to epidural space, sciatica could occur.

Question 2

is there a connection between sciatica and urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Pain due to sciatica may mimic pain due to kidney stone/ colic. Otherwise there is no real relationship.

Question 3

is there a relationship between sciatica and urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: If the nerve impingement from the herniated disc involves nerves that supply the urinary bladder, then a patient may have incomplete bladder emptying which could increse the chances of developing a uti.  You should see your physician so that they can obtain a kidney and bladder ultrasound as well as refer you to a urologist for further evaluation.

Question 4

i started antibiotic for kidney infection yesterday and was given orthopedic consult for sciatica and scoliosis.  now i have a low fever (99.5)normal?

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Fever: normal .  Fever is 100.4 and above. Finish your antibiotics and keep your appointment

Question 5

how does sciatica feel?

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Shooting pain: Typically shooting pain in the leg. Occasionally through the buttocks or radiating to the hip or lower leg. Can be accompanied by burning, tingling, or numbness.

Question 6

can sciatica be cured ?

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Sciatica cure?: Depends on the source of your pain. If the pain comes from a compressed nerve root in the lower back, a simple decompression or even an injection can do wonders! general stretching, strengthening and some anti-inflammatories hopefully keep you out of the operating room!
thx and good luck!

Question 7

are their medications for sciatica?

Accepted Answer

YES: There are many available treatments for sciatica, depending on severity and what triggered the problem to begin with.

Question 8

i have sciatica for about 5 months.?

Accepted Answer

See Pain Specialist: Pain in the distribution as you suggested describes the pattern of the nerve that travels in the leg called the sciatic nerve.  The sciatic nerve is not the cause of the pain source, it is the result of an irritated nerve typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of sciatica like?

Accepted Answer

Shooting pain: Sciatica is the more common term for lumbar radiculopathy. This usually means a pinched lumbar spinal nerve which can result in numbness, weakness, and pain in specific distributions depending on which spinal nerve is affected.

Question 10

what are recommended exercises for relieving sciatica?

Accepted Answer

See a pain doc: Each person needs to be evaluated on an individual basis. There can be several reasons for "sciatica" or pain down the leg. Lumbar disc inflammation with or without nerve impingment, facet joint irritation, sacroiliac joint irritation, piriformis syndrome. A thorough physical exam and diagnostic studies will help determine what exercise will be best depending on your diagnosis.

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