Hi. i seem to have pulled a muscle in my left buttock. it could be sciatica too. i have taken ibuprofen (800mg) but it is not relieving it. i need to keep moving today. i have prednisone on hand. i know it's not advisable to take both together due to sto

Shifted Sacroiliac: "Sciatica" is a broad term. Many times a pain in the buttock is referred pain from the sacroiliac joint that has shifted out of its normal anatomic position. This is actually very common, and often flared by going up stairs. Usually a result of trauma or lifting things that are too heavy. Ibuprofen is a good Rx. I would avoid using the steroids without first seeing your medical pro