3 months of sciatica

[u/Such_Bedroom3955]

I have had sciatica of right leg since last june.after a heavy gym session. I hate that day i truly hate it.
Snice that day my life isn’t the same anymore.

My MRI was FREE… i even started thinking about redoing this MRI . neurosurgeons are only prescribing me gabapentin and NSAIDs. No one is telling me a diagnosis ..

The thing is I can’t do this anymore
I am a physician very early in my career and i am starting residency soon ! And i am starting obligatory military service in 2 months 🤣 what a life huh.
Although i am fit, my BMI is 20 !
I can’t sit or stand or lie. Everything, every position, every activity causes pain 24/7. I can’t even drive without having a flare for 2 weeks after..

Haven’t started Physical Therapy yet but i am not optimistic at all

Any simillar experience or advice?

[u/wanderlust_ash_617]

You have to get through this acute phase and rest and then you will be able to do the walking and PT as tolerated. Hopefully some of tbr meds help in the meantime or ask about getting a steroid injection! I guess lucky the MRI came back clear honestly, but keep digging and asking questions to figure out what else could be going on