Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Severe Sciatica Pain

I have severe sciatica pain shooting down back of my right leg. It started about 10years ago. I had epidural injections at the beginning in my sole. then I had 2-3 times right in my spine (lower back).Sometimes it almost going away, but it hurts so much while I need to drive a lot. And driving is part of my job. I had meloxicam, pain and spasms killers, but they do not help much. The pain is not letting me live normal life . I do exercise: yoga, zumba, at least once a week. I do some morning exercises all the time. I am thinking to go for laser surgery in Laser Spine Institute in Tampa.
posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016
Twitter Thu, 16 May 2019 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 17 May 2019 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

You have a history of Sciatica. Sciatica pain can be relieved by epidural steroid injection along with stretch exercises, massage & acupuncture.

For pain management, you can visit a physiotherapist or a Counselor. Hot & cold compress are effective.

Your legs need rest. Take some time off so that you can have bed rest & let your nerves relax.

Anti-inflammatory & muscle relaxants work well. If you need surgical treatment you can contact a surgeon.

Get physically examined, get all nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy is done so that you can be assessed whether you need laminectomy or Diskectomy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Severe Sciatica Pain

Hello, You have a history of Sciatica. Sciatica pain can be relieved by epidural steroid injection along with stretch exercises, massage & acupuncture. For pain management, you can visit a physiotherapist or a Counselor. Hot & cold compress are effective. Your legs need rest. Take some time off so that you can have bed rest & let your nerves relax. Anti-inflammatory & muscle relaxants work well. If you need surgical treatment you can contact a surgeon. Get physically examined, get all nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy is done so that you can be assessed whether you need laminectomy or Diskectomy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician