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A member asked:

Can sciatica intensify period pains, make the period cramps really bad? not pregnant so not an issue

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sciatica: Yes, sciatica can intensify menstural pain

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possibly: Likely it will be your menstrual cycle that will make the sciatica pain worse. See a spine specialist to get help.

Answered 7/28/2014

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