Sciatica

[MrsM 31]

Did anyone have any previous back issues (sciatica) prior to surgery? And immediately after surgery, did it act up? I'm wondering if it will be a problem for me as I get sciatica pain off and on. I know later when I lose the weight after surgery it should improve, but how do you deal with it since no NSAIDS and for how long did it hurt? Thank you!

[Cschenk 5]

Had severe sciatica 2 months up until my procedure so much so could barely get out of bed. Relied heavily on NSAIDs. mRI showed sclerosis of my SI joint. Huge golfer up to 3-4 days week this past summer so took it's toll on my body. Was so bad almost postponed surgery. Had it injected by anesthesiologist 2 weeks out and helped immensely. Must stop NSAIDs 2 weeks before surgery but my surgeon would allow liquid advil post- op so went ahead with surgery. Took vicodin if needed before surgery. Knew that losing weight would help so went ahead. Sciatica gone still and recovering without any issues so far( only been 4 days). Don't need any pain meds for surgical pain either. Good luck to you! Sciatica can be horrible! Just lucky mine was treatable with injection

[MrsM 31]

Had severe sciatica 2 months up until my procedure so much so could barely get out of bed. Relied heavily on NSAIDs. mRI showed sclerosis of my SI joint. Huge golfer up to 3-4 days week this past summer so took it's toll on my body. Was so bad almost postponed surgery. Had it injected by anesthesiologist 2 weeks out and helped immensely. Must stop NSAIDs 2 weeks before surgery but my surgeon would allow liquid advil post- op so went ahead with surgery. Took vicodin if needed before surgery. Knew that losing weight would help so went ahead. Sciatica gone still and recovering without any issues so far( only been 4 days). Don't need any pain meds for surgical pain either. Good luck to you! Sciatica can be horrible! Just lucky mine was treatable with injection

You can def relate!!! I get it often and had it all last week...the last 2 days I've been way better, but surgery is next week monday so I am scared to death when I wake up it will be going full on! I take vicodin also, usually combined with advil! Ugh...well they told me no NSAIDS a WEEK before so today I can only take Tyleonol...So you got injected 2 weeks before your surgery? Man I wish I would've even known to do that! I see the doc tomorrow for my last visit and will see what he says. Let me know if your sciatica comes back and how you deal with it! Thanks for responding and good luck healing

[ozeedonkee 145]

I started getting it during my first pregnancy and had it most of the time for the next 5/6 years. I found professional deep tissue massage would relieve the symptoms but not fix it. I started seeing a chiropractor who fixed it almost immediately. 12 months later after (with no following visits) I am still sciatica free.

[MrsM 31]

That's when it started for me too (pregnancy) and I tried massages and a chiropractor. The massages were only very temporary help and the chiro worked for awhile...however, on one particular visit, I'm not quite sure what she did but I could barely move after the visit, and it lasted for about 2 months! So as you can guess, I am scared of chiropractors now! Too bad ibuprophen is the only real relief it seems for sciatica other than major drugs..not sure how the major drugs will do in my new stomach!

[ozeedonkee 145]

That's scary! I'd be put off by that too. Perhaps you might be able to find a good one by word of mouth?

[MrsM 31]

Oh no...I'm DONE with chiropractors after that! Even a good recommendation wouldn't sway me! haha