Sitting (and driving)

[EmmyLoop]

Hello,

I'm a new member of NS. I've been a HU member for about 4 years. I have a history of wide spread chronic pain (head, neck, back, hips, and ankles), but I first began having trouble with my right sciatic nerve a few months ago. I got a nerve block injection which has helped significantly, but I notice the nerve still really bothers me (way deep in my hamstring) after I sit for a period of time. Not necessarily a long period of time. This is a big problem because I need to go back to work and my commute is 45-70 minutes long. I'm enclosing a picture of the assistive devices I'm using--sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.

I'm open to any information you all think would be helpful.

Gratefully,

Emmy

[Hobbledehoy]

Hullo EmmyLoop. I'm very sorry you are experiencing so much pain. Have you never been diagnosed? I'm afraid that I've nothing informed to answer you with, but I do sympathise and wonder a) why in 12 days no-one has answered you, and b) where is the admin input? I am used to lively communication on the Rheumatoid Arthritis site. Good 🍀 & God bless.

[EmmyLoop in reply to Hobbledehoy]

Thanks so much for writing me. I was diagnosed with an "aggravated" sciatic nerve one month ago. The assistive devices I mentioned, I decided to try driving WITHOUT those, and my drive home last night was painless! Go figure. I worked two days last week which is a great accomplishment, but I need to work more. I have a follow up appointment with the pain specialist on Tuesday. Talk with you soon hopefully!

Emmy

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Hi there, just seen the device you use it looks great if it works for you that's all that matters , I myself put cushion on my seat but like yourself it's hit and miss but when o get relief it's heaven as sciatic nerve is bigger when it flair's up 😠 Clive