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anybody have moderate to severe sciatica?

Posted: Feb 18, 2015

Mine is getting worse and worse but don't want to go to the doctor. Anything you can suggest would be great!

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We call it dangling--not a cure by any means - sm

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you bend over and dangle your arms towards your feet (some people can actually flat hand the ground in that position, been a while for me, whatever feels comfortable). Stretching that area out relieves some of the pressure. It also helps to have my leg pulled, albeit the doctor usually does that one.

I think the main idea is stretching and relieving the pressure.

my suggestions - Anon

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As stated before, you need to do stretching exercises. Also, you have to tighten up your core muscles, and the best exercise for that is the plank.

You need to take a medication to reduce the nerve swelling but that doesn't burn a hole in your stomach like ibuprofen. My MD has me on diclofenac, and it has been very beneficial. You can order it from overseas (it is 100% safe; I've been doing it for years).

Sciatica - MToo

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That's a pain I hope I never have to deal with again. I ended up having to go to the ER one night, and the doc there gave me a prednisone taper. That was about 3 years ago, and I haven't had a problem since and am keeping my fingers crossed!

yes, dangle with feet crossed, then reverse... - yoga

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then reverse your feet, other foot in front crossed. dangle. It feels very good and helps with sciatica. I've found personally.

Sciatica & stenosis (sm) - Linda

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I'm a little late answering, but wanted to tell you that when I was insured I got injections into the spine in the SI areas, which gave me tremendous relieve for several months.

If laying down, putting a pillow under your knees can help immediately. I've had several doctors suggest a small pillow between your legs just above the knee if laying on your side. I tried this and had hip problems from it, but it has helped many. The bending or sitting also gives me immediate relief.

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