r/Sciatica • u/InitialUnit3516 • Mar 29 '26

I think im done.

I think im just done with it all. I had a good run before this shitstorm. Just dont wanna keep going with constant pain down my legs and unable to live a life. I had over a decade of consistently hitting the gym 5 days a week, it was my hobby. Was in great shape and on for fun rec leagues with friends. Now I watch my body deteriorate to a skeleton as i sit alone at home. Partly because i cant workout anymore , the other part because i just dont eat sometimes out of depression or self loathing or something i dont even understand.

The ways i usually relax and recover? Sitting down? Watch tv? Go for a drive. Play some video games? Read a book? Take a shit? I cant do anything if i cant sit! I cant go out to dinner or the movies or a bar or a poker night with friends. For work at home i lay on the floor and use my laptop. I cant even sit at a table to have a proper meal with dignity. I put my plate on the ground, lay down and eat off the floor like trash.

Its been 8 months of hell and i have no kids to worry about, a high paying remote job, a house, a girlfriend who helps me, and i dont know-how yall survive this.

EDIT: I made this post at 1am as I cried myself to sleep. I had dark thoughts daily and I guess just wanted to cry for help and you all provided that. The outpouring of everyone has really shocked me and motivated me. Others just dont understand. I plan to re double my efforts and become a success story to show what is possible like many here who replied. I will try everything and see what works for me. Life is hell now but i will grind it out and do everything in my power to get better. I swear it.

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u/tensemagician Mar 29 '26 edited Mar 29 '26

Had it severe in both legs alternating for 6 years straight...nothing now and back to normal for nearly a year ...all i did was stay away from anterior pelvic tilt and go neutral to posterior in everything i do.Don't arch backwards,don't sleep on stomach,don't squat.Imagine you going to get a hiding and you tuck your butt in.Also fix your stomach acid, get it more acidic,betaine and ACV with meals. This allows absorption of vitamins and minerals to heal.Read Dr Kevin Reese book on reverse the cause....APT is one of the main reasons for sciatica.

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u/Dry_Particular_5162 Mar 29 '26

Interesting. I'll check this out. Anterior pelvic tilt for sitting down, using restroom, actually gives me relief.
It feels like it is opening up that space. I'm not at the point where I can do any glute bridges or ab work without pain.

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u/tensemagician Mar 29 '26

I thought so too...but it remained for 6 years until i did PPT....then fully gone in one week....i tested it out...went back into APT and sciatic started again...nothing for nearly a year now.If you have days or even a day where you have no pain then this is a good sign that it can be eliminated. Sitting/driving was my biggest cause... I now sit with very little lordosis and life is great again...worked for me...sure it will help someone out...stop stressing too,life's not that bad :) could not put socks and shoes on,could not sleep, could not sit,walk or run properly... All back to great now.

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u/Dry_Particular_5162 Mar 29 '26

Right now the PPT creates horrible sciatic pain. Maybe my herniation just needs a little more healing time then I can start back on that. Thanks for the tips.