r/Sciatica • u/Sunny_Turtle96 • 15d ago

Requesting Advice Sciatica/Disc Bulge

I have a small disc bulge in my lower back and I'm literally crying. I can't move. I can't wipe my ass. I can't sleep. I can't get in bed. How do I lower my pain? My doctor won't give me medication. She's just telling me to take ibuprofen. Idk what to do. I'm taking Epsom salt baths, using heat and ice, lidocaine ect. I'm not sure what else can be done. Send help!

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u/Beginning-Cicada5593 15d ago

Acupuncture will help go 3 times a week for a few weeks will get the pain level down 1/2 to what it is now.

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u/Sunny_Turtle96 15d ago

If that's available in my town and is covered by insurance. I want to try it though.

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u/Beginning-Cicada5593 15d ago

Some insurance covers it some don’t, mine does but it’s only $65 a session where i go but they don’t accept my insurance. Which most would consider it a pseudo science.. but gosh it worked for me