I'm really trying to think positive, and not get depressed here. I've had very bad sciatic pain for going on 4 weeks now. It is not the first time, but it has not gotten this severe before. I'm 33, female, and not overweight. I actually use the gym and ride my bike regularly. Since the pain got so bad (to where I could barely walk or work for a few days, and it is still very painful to get out of bed daily) I've been to my chiropractor multiple times, which worked immediately the first time this happened, over 6 years ago.
I've also used heat patches, epsom salt baths, muscle relaxer. The only thing that is helping me, and making me able to get around, is going to the gym daily, and also taking yoga classes 4-5 times a week. I feel great for working out so much more, and finding something that helps. But, I still have to pretty much start fresh EVERY morning! I keep thinking "this will be the morning I can roll right out of bed, and put my shoes on easily, and move freely". Nope. Is this just a matter of patience, or is there something I can do to help while I sleep?? I'm so stiff in the morning, and I can barely think of other things in my life. (Sorry to be so long-winded).