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Having Noticed Sciatic Nerve Problem
I have been under a doctor s care for what I thought might be sciatic nerve problem. The pain originates in the left buttock area , down the back of my knee and into the left ankle. Standing for any period of time makes the pain very uncomfortable. My doctor did not think it was sciatica but put me on prednisone and the first nine or ten days I noticed considerable improvement. But once I finished the medication the pain has returned. Taking four Advil at a time several times a day has not really helped. What should I do next?
Fri, 26 Aug 2016
Hello. This isn't likely pure sciatica--it sounds like a nerve root pinch in your lower back and your need an MRI of your lumbar spine to check for that. After that, I'd refer you to a physiatrist--a physical medicine and rehabilitation MD specialist--for a treatment program that should help with your symptoms
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