# newest submissions : Sciatica The sciatica subreddit is the internet's largest community to find support, share stories (successful or otherwise!), and learn more about the challenging medical condition of radiculopathy. Page: Feed: --- ## [What helped you the most?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w1b6a9/what_helped_you_the_most/) _2026-08-29 · /u/Ok\_Tower9026_ submitted by /u/Ok\_Tower9026 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [3 Days Post ESI](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w18gra/3_days_post_esi/) _2026-08-29 · /u/NoScene5655_ I got my first ESI on Tuesday for a disc protrusion contacting my S1 nerve root that caused tingling/weakness in my left leg and sore lower back. I felt okay the first 48 hours but then I started to have tingling on my right leg and arm. Then today I woke up with overall body/face tingling and almost an out of body feeling. No fever or swelling at the injection area. Has this happened to anyone?… ## [Well... Microdiscectomy is scheduled for Oct 8th...any advice or feedback for those that have gone through it would be greatly appreciated](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w170hq/well_microdiscectomy_is_scheduled_for_oct_8thany/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Ochocincoondeck_ Last year I had a Bulging disc around November, had 2 hospital trips and posted about it. Did conservative care, physical therapy, and thought I was good. Back and sciatica pain flared up 2 weeks ago and it felt worse. Got an MRI and now here we are. The doctor suggested a microdiscectomy for the herniation. submitted by /u/Ochocincoondeck \[link\] \[comments\] ## [clenching my butt](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w16y44/clenching_my_butt/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Aubepineduveteuse_ I just witness that I may have the habit to clenching my butt when I stand up and not walking. Just wondering if this may be part of my sciatica problems! submitted by /u/Aubepineduveteuse \[link\] \[comments\] ## [L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc herniation](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w14x9p/l4l5_and_l5s1_disc_herniation/) _2026-08-28 · /u/LimpAd4429_ submitted by /u/LimpAd4429 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Has anyone ever taken big doses of gabapentin?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w14k3i/has_anyone_ever_taken_big_doses_of_gabapentin/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Daje1968_ I hopefully will be having surgery on Wed (Cigna hasn’t approved yet), so I had to stop taking NSAIDs. Tylenol isn’t cutting it but surgeon only suggested baclofen and gabapentin (which generally doesn’t work for me). I am desperate though so I took 3 gabapentin, a 10mg baclofen and 2 Tylenol. But then I looked at my gabapentin (I don’t use it because it doesn’t work) and I was supposed to take… ## [Is swimming a short term relief or long term?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w13anl/is_swimming_a_short_term_relief_or_long_term/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Savings\_Cow9032_ I’ve heard lots of different stories. I know that not everyone is the same and some people, swimming can make worse. I have herniated L4, L5 and S1 discs. I’m going to give swimming a shot but for the people it has helped, did it just give you a temporary relief (like a pain killer) or did it actually build you up to recovery long term? submitted by /u/Savings\_Cow9032 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Is an ESI worth the risks?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w1236t/is_an_esi_worth_the_risks/) _2026-08-28 · /u/4y6hu_ I finally got an appointment with a pain clinic and they are recommending an Epidural Steroid Injection between my L5-S1 area in 4-6 weeks. I have severe pain limiting my life everyday, but I’m really nervous about the potentially serious or fatal consequences, like stroke, paralysis, or cataracts/blindness. It seems like a huge risk to take for something that very well may not even work at all.… ## [Did you have an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon do your disc surgery?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w0t3rx/did_you_have_an_orthopedic_surgeon_or/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Feeling-Friendship82_ I am contemplating having L4/L5 surgery for a pinch nerve due to bone spurs. I have been treated by my orthopedic group, but my PC suggested that the actual surgery should be done by a neurosurgeon. Please share which surgeon did your surgery, and if you are pleased with the results submitted by /u/Feeling-Friendship82 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GIeVpOTwRavx) _2026-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [4 days post ESI. Pain is worse.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sciatica/comments/1w0rho7/4_days_post_esi_pain_is_worse/) _2026-08-28 · /u/jmweg_ I am 4 days post my ESI for my L5-S1 herniation. No back pain but the sciatica has been horrible. I’m starting to loose hope that this is going to work. Please share your experiences! submitted by /u/jmweg \[link\] \[comments\]