How can I tell if I have sciatica?

Posted by koneil @koneil, 2 days ago

I have pain in my left butt cheek that travels down my leg. underneath my left knee and down to my ankle. Initially, I thought it was a problem with my knee.
Now I feel like it may be sciatica. Is there a test to determine the problem.

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gently | @gently | 2 days ago

@koneil, https://www.physio-pedia.com/Piriformis_Test
I'd see a chiropractor. You'll get a diagnosis plus some relief.

yesibeleive | @yesibeleive | 5 hours ago

It sounds exactly like sciatica nerve.
I've had it several times and with such pain. Went to ER once. Nothing they could do about it. I had to just walk it out. Could take months.
I was told once that if it traveled to your feet that it was time to see the doctor.
IDK