Who's had to deal with a pinched sciatic nerve?

[Toecutter]

Have you got FMLA started? It can keep you from getting fired from your job.

Unfortunately I have not. I am going to call my work place tomorrow and see what I need to do.

 

[66chevelle]

Well Toecutter how is your back doing? Did any of the meds help you?

 

[Toecutter]

Unfortunately not, Thank you for asking. I am still in terrible pain. I still can't sleep, sit, or walk without being bent at a 90 degree angle. The pain never has let up since this started about 11 days ago. Pain pills, steroids, muscle relaxers, nothing worked. I ended up seeing 2 different doctors and neither one would refer me to get an MRI. Both doctors just wanted me to wait 6 to 12 weeks to see if it would get better by itself. I did finally get an MRI by paying out of pocket. This is what it showed. Sorry I couldn't just post a picture.

http://imgur.com/gallery/9e7hyBX

I think I am going to go get an injection to hopefully alleviate the pain so I can get back to normal. I had to fill out FMLA paperwork because the doctor's couldn't tell me when I might get better. I have never had any pain like this before. Nerve pain is the absolute worst in my opinion.