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Hello, I have pain in my lower back area and from thigh till my foot (right leg) had severe pain since yesterday symptoms are similar to sciatica...I had pain killer but it is a temporary relief... please let me know abt further medication process... Should I go with physiotherapy or is it really sciatica ... Whom should I consult.

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Yes consult physiotherapist dey vl assess n tell u wats d prblm .. ...  Read More

Is sciatica something to worry about. I see symptoms of sciatica in him. We have consulted several doctors but the pain in still there. What can i do ??

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Sciatica means pain along the sciatic nerve.There are many causes for it .exact treatment will depend upon the cause. ...  Read More

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I have a stinging pain on the back left side. Pain increases if I try to move around, sit or even when I try to stretch my legs. While lying on bed turning from one side to the other is difficult as I experience the same pain. Could it be sciatica? If so what is the remedy?

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Yes its sciatica. ...  Read More

Sir,I'm feeling a lot of problem whenever I try to get up from my bed and whenever I wake-up I have taken xrays but the reports are quite normal.. I have googled about my problem I have found sciatica's symptoms... So plz suggest me some ways to get it cure from it... Thank-you in advance...

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It is difficult to give u or advice u a treatment . U need to be examined. Show uer self to orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

I have symptoms like sciatica...pain is in my inner tight. lower back . And back...and pain is having both side of my leg.bt I not sure it's sciatica or something as. I want to know what kind of self and medical test are available to identify sciatica is having or not.

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Hello Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. You might feel the discomfort almost anywhere along the nerve pathway ...  Read More

I want Sciatica medicine and treatment . I am suffering from 3 year,so please advise me medicine and treatment for cure my sciatica.

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Sciatica has many causes. You need to consult a Neurospine specialist. There may be nerve compression. ...  Read More

Is sciatica curable ?? I am suffering from this problem since 3 years and i took all treatments still i have the problem

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Yes,it is curable go for your nearby best physiotherapy treatment. ...  Read More

Last one year I Have sciatica problem to right leg and I have taken many medicine but not benefit so I am very sad

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Get an Mri done ...  Read More

My wife is sciatica problem, can you suggest a good doctor in Indira nagar bangalore? or can I visit you?

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Dont worry, do some bridging and spinal extension exercises. Hot water formantation at back. Apply Rhumasyl oil for gental massage on pain areas for now. It may take some time 1 months. Msg me for ...  Read More

Need a Physio at home for Sciatica treatment. My left is weak from right leg. Having problems in walking

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Please visit the nearest physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and examination for better treatment results need proper diagnosis. ...  Read More

On January 6th, early morning, I was working with my team and as I stretched on the left side to fetch a packet, I experienced severe pain on my right leg, starting from my buttocks through the ankle. The pain was excruciating and continuous. I took two pain killers tablets of Voveran SR, but the pain remained. After about two hours, I somehow mana

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First of all don't be panic What you need right now is ASAP APPOINTMENT with a spine specialist/neurosurgeon Till then take painkillers Tab Ketridol DT sos it helps with such pain Or tab etricoxib 9 ...  Read More

Suffering from sciatica pain due to disc bulging in L5-S1 as per MRI. Dr. Suggested for surgery- microscopic lumbar discectomy (MLD). However I am kidney transplant patient (operated in 2009) and on immunosuppressant, steroid and other medicines & can not take pain killers now or after surgery. Suggest if there are any other options apart of t

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Physiotherapy session may give you some relief. ...  Read More

Hi 12th day after FET. Two embryo's transferred. Both 4AA grade on day 5 No symptoms seen at all What are chances Highly anxiety

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I am in 13 weeks and my nt nb scan was done on 29th august, where everything was normal except the ratio for preterm delivery was 1:63. Recently i am not feeling any symptoms, but having blewding gums from 1 day. Is that normal.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am having severe sciatica pain since 1 year I have taken physiotherapy and acupuncture treatment for 6 months and I was doing exercise for some days it was like pain is reducing but later 1 stopped exercise for 1 month again pain was gradually increasing and it got triggered when I travelled in auto...now am confused should I go for physiotherapi

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I have a sciatica problem since last 3 yrs but,I am manage to walk ,before I was unable to stand ,but I have relief ,I had already did tracking for 15 km also...up and down...now I want to do gym but scared... because I want to make body well.. What should I do...

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You should rest ...  Read More

My mother has sciatica pain in her left leg. The pain has been terrible since one month or more. She hasn't been able to walk normally since a month. Suffers through unbearable pain. Please suggest best possible treatment. Will this be treated soon how long can it take to heal ?

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Get an MRI Lumbar spine done urgently ...  Read More

I Am suffering from sciatica L4 &L5 When I am going to be lying in bed getting thighs muscles pain , But when walking or exercising feeling no pain or when running slowly feeling no pain please suggest what is the reason

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You need a examinations and some test followed by deciding the best possible treatment. ...  Read More

Suffering from sciatica pain in right leg from last 6 months, want to know proper treatment and exercise to get rid of this pain

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Consult to me or nearby orthopedic surgeon ...  Read More

My lmp 4.1.2025. CRL:12.5mm 7 week 3days EDD:24/10/25 GS:30.6mm 8weeks 1days Pog:7weeks6days and FHR good I don't have any symptoms. Is it ok for baby.. And previously I had miscarriage at 14 weeks of pregnancy. So doctor recommended heparin 40mg injection daily is it necessary. I have blood pressure also

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No the injection is not necessary Unless you r apla positive There are oral substitutes also available of this injection Ultrasound findings are normal If you had a second trimester miscarriage yo ...  Read More

Facing problem while sitting, not able to stand more than a minute, its sciatica. i only had problem in left leg, tried a chiropractor and a physiotherapist, but didnt cured

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Sciatica can be treated by proper Physiotherapy. First electro therapy will be used then exercises will be taught which you have to do continuously for 3-4 months for best results. ...  Read More

My Father is a farmer, During the time of Covid he fell down with bike accidentally & unfortunately that resulted in pain at his lower back or Sciatica. At that time that was only limited to hi lower back but as time passed, the same got even more worse. Earlier he can walk and do daily work as usual but later on the pain shifted to his thigh a

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This is a case of Neuropathic claudication possibly due to compression of the nerves in the back. You should perform MRI to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment can be planned accordingly. ...  Read More

Since last 20 days I have sciatica issue,I have taken medicines..but in vaib..it stops once I take medicine, again the pain starts.i am literally fed up of having medicines

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Sciatica is a symptom due to nerve irritation happening in the lower lumbar spine. The irritation causes shooting pain to radiate down the leg. The treatment lies in finding out the cause of the scia ...  Read More

I have had some of these symptoms for years but was never that serious, but these days it has been extreme and really scary to experience, some days ago i had a really bad experience, I stood up and all my vision went black and my body started shaking I lost my balance and I almost fell, my body was shaking like crazy I thought I will die and the

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have a sciatica pain from degenerative disc diesese I am in pain last 20 days . When i do things normal ? When my pain is gone

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Start medicine Avoid some activities Modify life style Pain will subside ...  Read More

Hi, Had severe pain from hip to feet and felt numbness in feet and asked to take mri, MRI report attached. Taking medicines as mentioned Gabapentin 300mg Paracetamol 1g- 2/3 times Pain is still there even after medications and unable to walk even few steps for past one month. Going to physio and doing manual exercises alone. But not sure if this

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Consult spine surgeon and get yourself examined by him ...  Read More

Hi, I'm facing lower back pain & sciatica pain in my bumb bone after waking up from sleep or having seated conditions for long time. Can you please suggest me how to get off from this situation?

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Avoid ling sitting Hot water bag massage Powergesic gel application Spinal flexion exercise ...  Read More

I had lower back and bilateral back side leg pain since 4-5 days for which I did an ortho consultation, where the doc. Informed it is bilateral sciatica but there is no spine problem, he prescribed gabapentin, zerodol and mgd3. I just wanted to ask what are the other causes of this condition since i forgot to ask him?! Can someone kindly elaborate.

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Other causes might be:- Vitamin D deficiency Herniated Disc Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc Disease Piriformis Syndrome Muscle Strain ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter 2.6 years has been consuming boiled eggs on daily basis. From past few months she is having stuffy or running nose, sneezing(occasional) and water eyes(occasional). Itchy nose or puts fingers in tongue(rarely).Can these be due to egg allergy? She is facing respiratory symptoms but no fever.

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Respiratory allergies alone are rarely due to any food. ...  Read More

My father is 75 years old. He is suffering from sciatica problem past 15 years. MRI diagnosis was disk bulge at L4 L5. Although he has been active all these years ( morning walking 3-4 km ) everyday. Past one month he is having shooting pain near is buttock radiating towards his right leg. We are exploring the option of Nerve Root Block Injection.

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You can try . Take medication and start physiotherapy too ...  Read More

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