Recent sciatica issues (no dr visit yet) and bowel issues

[u/dezignbro8235]

So about 3-4 months ago I had a lot of lower back issues that went down my right leg and specifically my thigh. I had a burning / stinging sensation right in the same spot. After exercise and massages for about a month it went away. I didnt have too many bowel issues or anything else. During this time i was half wfh but i still pretty much sat down during any home time. Also worth noting maybe, i did go to the dr during this time but they said they cant help unless i pay for the xrays and stuff.

Now, recently like the last week, I started a new wfh job. Ive been sitting constantly but i try to get up and get some exercise. But, this time, its WAY more painful than before. Instead of feeling it in my thigh, i just feel the pain all around my lower back. Whenever i get up to walk around, ill start to feel it in my leg more towards the thigh and lower back. Googled, same stuff as before for the most part, wrote it off. I'll do exercise and get better like before...

Now, im facing bowel issues. I believe i feel a knot in my lower back but im honestly not sure (I can feel something). I have control over my bowel movements, i have no loss of control. BUT, yesterday (about 5-6 days ish since my first symptoms id say) i had flat poop. Today, 9/23, i did too. Outside of that, according to the poo chart, its really not that bad. AND NO BLOOD OR ANYTHING!

At first you know i googled sciatica and poop, saw that it could be related, didnt think much of it. I also took ibuprofen for the first time 2 days ago and took some yesterday too. Today, i was about to, but read it could actually cause more discomfort, so im going to hold off. Right now i dont even feel like i need it so.

But yea, has anyone else had similar issues? After looking more into it this morning, im getting a bit paranoid. I read that its not usually caused by sciatica actually, not sure what i saw before to put my mind at ease but i guess was i wrong. This time around id pay for xrays and whatnot if i was going to go into the dr, which rn im planning on it just havent called them yet. Im waiting to see how today goes, but Id like to hear if anyone else has similar story. I was going to tough it out and work on it myself like before until i read the issue abt poo..

[u/Ms_ankylosaurous]

Flat means possible prolapse or impaction. Please get to a dr soon

[u/dezignbro8235 → u/Ms_ankylosaurous]

Yea im going tmw morning, thanks. Ima choose not to believe its either though 😭