I have been on Gabapentin for sciatic/nerve issues and it's changed my quality of life. Had a spinal fusion @ Mayo Clinic back in 1982 and as of the past 5-6 years have had an issue with numbness, nerve pain down my right leg and into my foot (L4-L5) impingement. It no longer flairs up, since the Gabapentin Rx. I'm on 300mg/3 x/day and it's been a game changer. Best of luck to you. Mayo Clinic figured it out, was @ Cleveland Clinic and UPMC prior, but Mayo Clinic was worth the trip for sure.
I have been on Gabapentin for sciatic/nerve issues and it's changed my quality of life. Had a spinal fusion @ Mayo Clinic back in 1982 and as of the past 5-6 years have had an issue with numbness, nerve pain down my right leg and into my foot (L4-L5) impingement. It no longer flairs up, since the Gabapentin Rx. I'm on 300mg/3 x/day and it's been a game changer. Best of luck to you. Mayo Clinic figured it out, was @ Cleveland Clinic and UPMC prior, but Mayo Clinic was worth the trip for sure.
I had sciatica. It was explained to me that it was impingement of a nerve most likely. I stretched like a demon. It did go away after some time of the stretching routine. https://www.healthline.com/health/back-pain/sciatic-stretches Also, ice and heat alternating helps.
Sciatica typically subsides given a few weeks to a few moths- assuming you haven’t done anything serious. Sciatica is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve, and given some time, typically resolves on its own, or with physical therapy.
Physical therapy can help relax and strengthen the muscles surrounding the irritated nerve and continuing the stretches and excercises given to you after the PT is complete can prevent reoccurrence.
If symptoms worsen or new numbness, tingling or weakness occurs, contact your medical provider who may suggest further testing. Ice and then warm compresses or topical pain relieving ointments/rubs/creams may also help , along with stretches designed to relax and stretch the muscles near the sciatic nerve path.