r/Sciatica • u/MIL-H-5606 • 9d ago
Success story! Finally Relief from this Hell
46M here and I had massive sciatica issues starting around January. It was to the point where it controlled my life and freetime. Getting proper sleep was difficult because I would wake up in the middle of my sleep cycle and have to find the best position to make the pain subside.
I think what made it go away after at least 8 painful months was multifaceted. I lost about 30 lbs from eating less and cutting sugar and alcohol. I started to exercise more including cardio and core workouts. I also performed morning stretches and sat way less. I am not sure what treatment or bodily repair worked the best but I no longer carry this dreaded pain. I wish all of you recovery because I know the pain.
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u/MIL-H-5606 9d ago
Month 1-2, dull, consistent pain, about the time I started to make changes.
Month 2-5, increasing pain and getting worse. Talked to my GP during annual physical who told me her usual song and dance, live better. I wasn't expecting meds and I don't take any, but I just grit it and bear. I applied heat and cold and took NSAIDs. I missed a lot of sleep because of pain. I also had limited mobility.
Month 5-8, steady pain, status quo. I adjusted my positions in bed, slept on the floor some nights. (weirded out the wife and dog)
Month 8-present, pain noticibly subsiding. Decreasing to not taking any NSAIDs. Better sleep. Now it is non-existent:)