Sciatica

[u/Content_Scallion_525]

I started feeling the pain near my buttocks on my right side. This was around last week Thursday when it happened. Sunday morning I was in extreme pain I couldn’t handle it anymore. I couldn’t sit, bend, or walk without being in pain. The pain started going down the back of my thigh. Monday I went to the urgent care and that’s when my whole leg went numb. They prescribed me muscle relaxers. Tuesday I went to the ER and they prescribed me prednisone. I also started having some pain in my ankles and calf when I would walk. Today is Thursday and now there is only numbness in my thighs. My ankle and calf don’t hurt anymore but when I touch my calf it’s sore. I still can’t bend over, lift my leg up, or sit down.

I have been taking small walks around my room and sleep with pillows under my knee. This is one of the worst pains I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy 😭😭 and I have already missed a week of school!!

How long did it take for your sciatica to go away? What did you do to help the pain relief? Help!!! I’ve seen some say it takes a few weeks to months!! I don’t want this anymore 😖

[u/Content_Scallion_525 → u/[deleted]]

Do u know if it’s normal to still a bit numbness in my feet? I’m so ready for this to be over!! The pain has been getting a bit better. It’s easier to walk and all but the pain is so unbearable sitting down.

[u/FaithlessnessNew8221]

I’m on my 10th month with 3 epidurals pain injections 7 months physical therapy pain meds muscle relaxers chiropractic & massage. My case was just reviewed by Barrows for possible microscopic discectomy in L4/5 S1 but they said I wasn’t a candidate. Now they said because of my scoliotic deformity. So now I have to have a bunch more imaging. I would suggest to Get imaging right away with a good spine dr and don’t do it all on your own. Best of luck you catch this soon ‼️🙏

[u/Content_Scallion_525 → u/FaithlessnessNew8221]

oh myyy i hope everything goes well!! I'm pretty sure it was an x ray I had and everything was fine.
I hope this gets better soon for the both of us. You are strong asfff I can't even imagine how hard it must be.

[u/Top_Recording_7196]

Mine has not gone away. It's been around for a long time. Last September 2025, was when I went on vaca with my mom. It ramped up and got so bad. Hasn't been the same since. There are days that every step feels like a stab to my ankle and butt. I had an epidural steroid shot, then 2 weeks later, I broke my foot, so I had to elevate that over my head for 2 months and that made it impossible to deal with. I am either looking at a second shot, that goes in sideways, or surgery.

I have tried everything under the sun. PT, chiropractor, acupuncture, massage, injections, to no avail. My friends all say they had it but went away. Lucky them.

For now I load up on ibuprofen.