siatica

[hensleyll]

so they say i have this and im in so much pain cant find a comfortable way to even sit

[BATISTAGIRL663]

omgosh i have a dear friend that has this --i know the pain and suffering she has gone through --i will keep you in my prayers and hopefully there is something they can do for you

[hensleyll]

Thank you for prayers it is painful and lifting babies and enveloped everyday doesnt hel byp

[mstevenson2]

try a pillow

[hensleyll]

pillow helps but not a whole lot

[lhz123]

My husband have that also, we tried all the remedies (chiropractor, aromatherapy etc.) and one time we have to bring him in the emergency because he cant stand for 3 days. After that he knows already how to avoid it, don't lift heavy things, avoid playing golf and don't do much. If you feel that its about to hurt stop doing and just take muscle relaxer and rest.

[bostonphil]

I have severe spinal stenosis which causes sciatic among other problems.  My doctor sent me to physical therapy. I was taught exercises which help. 

If you have not seen a doctor, you need to. What did your doctor suggest? Did your doctor refer you to physical therapy.  If not, talk to your doctor again.  The right exercise might help.  There also might be back braces that will help and finally, there are surgical procedures that are sometimes necessary.

There are doctors who treat spinal and back issues. Have you gone to one?

What are you doing for your sciatica.  It needs to be treated.

[bowrunner]

I had that for quite some time some years ago but haven't been bothered with it in a long time.  It was one of the most painful things I have ever had to cope with and I do feel for you.  Pain pills were very little help for me.

[hensleyll]

so it only bothers me when i sit alot

[king4cash]

While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise is usually better for relieving sciatic pain than bed rest. Patients may rest for a day or two after their sciatic pain flares up, but after that time period, inactivity will usually make the pain worse.

[tgreen20]

I do yoga to help with the pain....
Hot bath 

[shepherdchik]

It's terrible pain, sciatica. I started going to a chiropractor and that helps quite a bit. There are a lot of yoga stretches good for relief too

[JaniceSW]

It is true.  There are some stretches which can really help, doing them on a daily basis once the acute flare up has calmed.  Doing them daily can be preventative to an extent.

[hensleyll]

so im trying to do these stretches,we ill see

[king4cash]

Do not do heavy lifting or twisting of your back for the first 6 weeks after the pain begins.Physical therapy may also be recommended. Additional treatments depend on the condition that is causing the sciatica.