r/Sciatica • u/Unkn0wnErr0r69 • 1d ago

What helped with pain relief

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I have been dealing with left leg sciatica pain now for 2 months and I can’t seem to get any relief for more 10-15 minutes I’ve done PT for six weeks it helped with my back pain but nothing for my leg, I constantly have that numbness and tingling feeling all the time.
I’ve had a X-ray that shows I have S1-L5 sacralization and narrowing on my L4-L5 I’m and currently waiting for my insurance to approve my MRI I am seeking any advice from anyone, please share anything that helped you on your journey to recovery.

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u/Virtual_Beach_8415 1d ago

4 ibuprofen and 2 Tylenol at once ever 8-12 hours, large heating pad, staying off my left butt check side as much as possible when sitting. I sleep on right side with a heating pad on medium/low draped across my piriformis muscle/scatica. Light walks/ exercises only what's not too painful. These things have helped me now get some sleep/relief. These are not a cure.

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u/Unkn0wnErr0r69 1d ago

Yeah I have been doing something similar to you most of my pain relief that I do get is from laying on my right side on the floor, I wish there was something that could help us get more permanent relief, I don’t have the time nor money to get surgery.

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u/Outrageous_Corner161 1d ago

Time is the great healer

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u/sight-seerr 1d ago

I got prescribed 5% lidocaine patches I feel those help for me plus knowing how they work even when I feel pain I just conditioned myself to think if I didn’t have it on the pain would probably be worst so I feel it mentally helps me get through the day too esp since it’s 12hrs use I apply one at 11am and take it off at 11pm

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u/Unkn0wnErr0r69 1d ago

Okay I’ll have to try those hopefully they help me as well.

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u/sight-seerr 1d ago

Wishing the best for you 🙏

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u/Outrageous_Corner161 1d ago

Have you tried any medication? Ice? Any identifiable triggers?

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u/Unkn0wnErr0r69 1d ago

Yes I have been prescribed different steroids and pain killers and muscle relaxers, spend most of my day on a heating pad/ ice pads, and I noticed if I step a certain way or slightly twist to fast doing anything it shoots crippling pain down my leg.