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    Hi all,

    I'm having severe sciatica in my left hip and leg. I do a lot of yoga, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Any suggestions?

    Marian
    28 year old female, 68T and 43L degree curves considering surgery

  • #2
    Hi Marian...

    I found that the only things that made a difference in terms of sciatica were pain medication and time. A lot of people have had success with neurontin, which is actually a medication for epilepsy.

    If you've had sciatica for more than a few weeks, and it's not going away, I'd recommend that you see your scoliosis specialist. I've heard that nerve pain can become permanent.

    Regards,
    Linda
    Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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    Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
    Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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    • #3
      i had severe sciatica 9 years ago after the birth of my son. chiropractic and an epidural injection of cortisone did the trick for me. be careful not to confuse pain from a pinched nerve with sciatica like i did 7 years later...i nearly did permanent damage to the nerves in my left leg by thinking i had sciatica again and that it would eventually go away again. i still can't believe i limped around for 2 years thinking i'd feel better any day...i'm good at denial i guess!
      Sue


      Milwaukee Brace from ages 8 - 16
      T36 degrees/L56 degrees Pre-Op
      Fused T3 - S1
      Surgery done Sept. 15, 2004
      Dr. Robert G. Viere
      North Texas Spine Care @ Baylor

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      • #4
        Thanks Linda and Sue. It has actually gotten better since I rested from all activity for 5 days..I've returned to yoga without any problems so far.
        28 year old female, 68T and 43L degree curves considering surgery

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