Question
has anyone hear had this problem. I do not remember when i did it, but after driving all day it aqrivated it big time. pain runs down my leg, and i cant sit still for the pain. Dr. said the medicine will make it better, but it has been three long days with little or no improvement.
Answer
Your sciatic nerve is pinched. It's the big one that runs from your spine down through the back side of the hip and extends down the leg to the heel.
This is not fun. You don't mention what medication you are taking but may I suggest some comfort things. Hopefully the Dr. is giving you pain medications as well as some anti-inflammatories (those take a while to really kick in and do their job.)
1. Lie on your back with knees bent. Or a pillow under the knees for comfort.
2) Long hot soaks in the tub.
3) Follow with some mild stretching exercises.
Hope you feel better soon.
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Nurse Red, Thanks for the reply. How long does it usually take to get over this?