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What Does Pain From The Lower Back To The Buttocks And Legs Indicate?

I thought I might have sciatic nerve problem. Pain started in lower back and moves down right buttocks and leg. Been on and off over a week. Improved with heating pad.But now I have tingling in my foot.. Only my lower right leg hurts. And veins on right foot are enlarged. Tingling in leg too.
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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Hello. Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic with your concerns.

Your symptoms do suggest Sciatica. Some treatment options are:
1. Alternate application of heat and ice. Apply for about 20mins every 2hrs.
2. Over the counter pain medication-ibuprofen
3. If pain is still persisting a trial of oral steroids maybe helpful to decrease the inflammation
4. Physical Therapy may also be effective
5. If all else fails, you could do a trial of a steroid injection but it is not proven to be effective for everyone.

I hope I was able to answer your question. Please let me know if you have any further concern.
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What Does Pain From The Lower Back To The Buttocks And Legs Indicate?

Hello. Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic with your concerns. Your symptoms do suggest Sciatica. Some treatment options are: 1. Alternate application of heat and ice. Apply for about 20mins every 2hrs. 2. Over the counter pain medication-ibuprofen 3. If pain is still persisting a trial of oral steroids maybe helpful to decrease the inflammation 4. Physical Therapy may also be effective 5. If all else fails, you could do a trial of a steroid injection but it is not proven to be effective for everyone. I hope I was able to answer your question. Please let me know if you have any further concern.