Reply To: Sciatica

Thanks to all of you. I’m going to try out some of your advice.

Always here, a heating pad sounds like it’s worth a try since I haven’t tried it yet. Thanks for the suggestion. Getting off my feet is what I try not to do since I’m fine when I’m standing. It’s getting up from sitting that really hurts, so I try as much as possible not to sit down in the first place. I do wear flat shoes. I might bring it up with my OB–nothing to lose by trying.

Aries–Massage is what I’ve found to be most helpful. PT sounds like a good idea–I have to see if I can get it approved. Thanks!

Ezrat Hashem–The thought of using a can doesn’t scare me at this point because the pain is so bad that I would try anything. I’ve been using a stroller to walk outside–leaning on the handlebar takes my weight off my hip. Thanks for your advice.