A 28-year-old female asked:
i never got sciatic until i was pregnant & went away & now i'm getting it again & i'm not pregnant what should i do for pain to go away?
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered
30 years experience Internal Medicine
Chronic: Sciatica refers to radicular symptoms from spinal stenosis. Pain may respond to nsaids, opiods. Neuropathic meds may help. Sometimes neurosurgery will help.
Answered on Dec 20, 2013
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Sciatica: Lie flat in bed without a pillow at night. Use a heating pad set on low during the night. Take Ibuprofen for pain and above all get involved in an exercise program with a physiotherapist.
Answered on Jun 25, 2014
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Dr. Kevin Vaught answered
28 years experience Neurosurgery
See your Dr.: Time for a thorough evaluation and possibly an mri. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 16, 2014
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Dr. Karen Butler answered
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The pregnancy: The baby is large now and most like pushing on your lower area. The sciatic nerve gets pushed. Try changing positions but you are due so probably no r ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Wallach answered
21 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Yes: You should discuss with your OB too. You should be fine to walk, stretch, lift light weights, yoga, etc as long as the exercises feel ok. Seeing a p ... Read More
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Arched back in preg: There are many causes of back pain in pregnancy. As the abdomen protrudes people compensate with an increased back curve and poor posture. Having weak ... Read More
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Dr. Qamar Khan answered
17 years experience Pain Management
Yes: It is very common to develop back pain during pregnancy or from delivery of baby. If it doesn't resolve, i would consider MRI evaluation after delive ... Read More
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