Laser treatment for sciatica??a

bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

Has anyone tried laser for sciatica? I know it takes time to heal but it's been 3 weeks now and I am getting tired of this. Been to MD once (did nothing) and my chiro 3x which helped and doing excerises but still hanging in there. He said it could take 4-6 weeks to clear. My back feels fine the pain/tingling/ burning goes down the side of my leg and lingers around my knee. Back and knee feels fine...just the surrounding nerves...any thoughts?

gaga · ‎11-24-2013

No none of the above, but ice on my back, Voltaren, & when things get really bad I get a shot of Torodol. I also use a TENS Unit for pain. Good luck!

PinkyPetunia · ‎03-09-2010

I had sciatica some years back and it took about 2 months the for the severe pain to recede. My MD at the time gave me acupuncture treatments and that seemed to help.

I tried physical therapy and I couldn't do it. After one session I was in agony. A heating pad helped. Sorry you are going through this. Laser therapy is worth a try. It is non invasive and may help. I have not had it though.

2sisters · ‎03-09-2010

I had a spinal fusion about 5-6 years ago and I haven't had it since. It was more on my right leg. It's a terrible pain, for me nothing I did helped. From physical therapy to buying insoles for my shoes. I do hope you get relief.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

I hadn't heard of laser treatment, but this morning my DD had a spinal injection for the same stuff. It seems to have helped.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

Laser treatment must be new. What did your doctor tell you about it? Pros? Con?

My doctor referred me right off to a pain specialist.

I refused PT. Told the doctor I have a dog that I walk a few times a day, that's my PT. The only thing that worked for me was a cortisone shot, muscle relaxants & oxy. Stopped the last 2 cold turkey 6 months into pain therapy. Have not had any flare ups, muscle spasms & have been pain free for 2 years.

Told the doctor not to worry about me becoming a junkie. I know where to go & who to see if she won''t prescribe it.

Good luck! You're gonna need it.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

LuvSoCal · ‎07-18-2010

@bargainsgirl You might want to try taking a 50mg vitamin B complex supplement. It's a simple and non-invasive treatment that works for me. I noticed improvement after a week or two.

KCDiva · ‎03-09-2010

I had sciatica once and I thought I was going to have to take a leave from work. I could not sit or stand. The an was excruciating. I got a lumbar epidural steroid injection and it was magic. I only needed one. At that time my insurance didn't pay for it. It was $1000. and well worth it. I hope you get relief soon. It was horribly painful.

Pink123 · ‎07-10-2019

I've had it for years running down into my feet. (some scolioisis too)

I take "norco". 7.5 hyrdocodeine/425 tylenol 4 times a day.

I can't take aspirin as I have "barrett's" and severe gerd with any other medications than codeine and tylenol.

Plus after the 3 month hospital stay and sepsis in 2012-2022, it has given me terrible joint aches which could be for life no matter how much I exercise.

Back to the laser therapy....ach, I'm not sure but I doubt it will work like all the other genious things they come up with. Best of luck to you. Mostly, I don't like to see anyone in pain.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

In early 2020, my pain mgmt doc recommended lidocaine patches, Tylenol, hot or cold compresses twice a day for 30minutes, physical therapy, and remaining active.

It took a few weeks but the pain got under control snd dealing with flare-ups isn’t difficult. I follow his instructions and there are minor flare-ups, but they are manageable.