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Is sciatic pain an indication of cancer? have had sciatic pain off and on for 6 months. currently in a flare up. pain is right side lower back, buttock back of leg. naproxen gives some relief. sometimes makes it hard to sleep at night?

Q: is sciatic pain an indication of cancer? have had sciatic pain off and on for 6 months. currently in a flare up. pain is right side lower back, buttock back of leg. naproxen gives some relief. sometimes makes it hard to sleep at night?

: Your description is consistent with sciatica, and this may well respond to physical therapy. See your doctor and uncover whether this is secondary to a herniated disc. Stretching and exercise may help. But first confirm pain generator.

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Your description is consistent with sciatica, and this may well respond to physical therapy. See your doctor and uncover whether this is secondary to a herniated disc. Stretching and exercise may help. But first confirm pain generator.

Answered 7/7/2021

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A member asked:

Is sciatic pain an indication of cancer? have had sciatic pain off and on for 6 months. currently in a flare up. pain is right side lower back, buttock back of leg. naproxen gives some relief. sometimes makes it hard to sleep at night?

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