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Q: Sciatica

asked by: prittst on January 26th, 2004

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Could someone please give me the best advice on some treatment for sciatica I have a prolonging pain in the back of my thigh and mainly my calf every time I stand up and try to walk

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danielv

replied on January 26th, 2004

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Orthopedics

Check out the orthopedics, hip/knee replacement forum, or do a search in this site for 'sciatica'. You will see the medical dictionary information.

Best wishes,
-daniel

goldilox

replied on January 27th, 2004

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Advice

The question is, do you know what is causing the sciatica? Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Have you had an mri? I have been suffering with sciatica for 8 yrs, and there are many treatments, but they don't work for everyone. I would say you should check with your doctor before doing anything. As for the pain, I completely empathize!

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