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Is It Normal To Have Back And Leg Pain For 6 Weeks After Taking Painkillers For Sciatica?

Good morning, I have had problems with my back and right leg for 6 weeks, the pain is now only from the knee down to my foot but I was wondering is it normal for it to last this long.

I have only experienced pain in my back until this last bout of Sciatica, My doctor has only given me painkillers

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Thu, 23 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Back pain after sciatica episode can last for weeks to months. Pain killer tablets which your doctor prescribed you are for short time benefits. I would recommend you to go for physiotherapy. They will teach you back muscles strengthening exercise. The exercise may increase your pain initially but are good for long term pain relief. You can also take warm shower. Heat is also good for muscles spasm. You should also avoid weigh lifting and forward bending. Tablet gabapentin and methylcobal are good for you.
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Is It Normal To Have Back And Leg Pain For 6 Weeks After Taking Painkillers For Sciatica?

Back pain after sciatica episode can last for weeks to months. Pain killer tablets which your doctor prescribed you are for short time benefits. I would recommend you to go for physiotherapy. They will teach you back muscles strengthening exercise. The exercise may increase your pain initially but are good for long term pain relief. You can also take warm shower. Heat is also good for muscles spasm. You should also avoid weigh lifting and forward bending. Tablet gabapentin and methylcobal are good for you.