Just trying to survive until the stupid, ■■■■■■■ insurance company will approve the mri so that I can (most likely) get surgery to fix it.
I was told if i lose control of my bowels they’ll rush me in to surgery but im not willing to shit my pants just yet…but don’t think I haven’t considered it.
Bend your knee! It removes pressure off the sciatica nerve.
Been dealing with the same issue since 2011 and have tried everything. Pillow under the knee when you sleep/recliner will change your life forever @snags.
IT’S A LIFE CHANGER!
That’s sucks man… to funny though as I was asked preop by Dr. abbot if I had any concerns going in? I replied two.!
all over tha place as I tried eat a soft diet to help constipation afterwards 
Praying the insurance hold up is fixed for you!
Ok thanks, I typically can lay on my other side and the pain subsides but thisbis probably the only thing I havent tried yet.
Btw, what triggered your sciatic pain?
Mine is from degenerative disc between L5-S1.
Felt lower back pain while weed eating my yard. Didn’t think too much of it at first, but by day 3/4 the pain had radiated down my right leg and into my foot. Doctor visit and a MRI told me it was a bulging disc (C7?) that was inflaming my sciatica. 2 options: surgery or rehab
Never blockers and stretching (physical therapist) helped relieve the sciatica down the leg. But the bulging disc still put significant pressure on my lower back when I slept. Any position where my legs remain straight causes pressure and discomfort.
I started using a thick pillow under my right knee when I sleep, and it was a game changer. It’s instant relief off of that pressure point causing the sciatica pain. I will sleep this way the rest of my life unless I choose to have surgery (which has a possibility to cause other issues in your spine).
You’ll figure out quickly what position relieves the pain/discomfort. Good luck @Snags
So glad you found level of relief brother
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Opioid turds have ended lives @DeadDog - Don’t fight a battle you cannot win.
Stool softener is your Narcan - have it ready in case of emergency
lol - dude they actually sent one home with my and my pain killers! I laughed and thought… folks some else needs this more than me..
23 years of continuous recovery and 26 total years in…. Learned my lessons…
But it was hilarious as I laughed at how would I administer it to my passed out self?! 
Glad you made it without getting your femoral artery sliced! Let us know when you poop and get a boner lol! We’re all friends here!
But no cup… ok
