in reply to @denman55 I too have this problem, and there are some great stretching exercises you can do while laying down. One of my neighbors is a physical therapist at the hospital where I go for treatment, and she told me about these exercises yesterday. I would describe them, but you can more than likely find them online. I am still waiting for Home Health to come out to show me how to do the exercises, but so far no go. I understand they are busy with people who need them a lot more than I do, and I am fortunate to have two neighbors who are physical therapists.

I have Excruciating Sciatica Pain down my right side. it starts at about Belt level, at what feels like a very specific spot about the size of a half dollar coin. Then it rolls down the back of my hamstring (the lease pain is here), but then it goes into the right side of my foot (pinky toe) and it feels like someone trying to pull a HOT piece of barbed wired through my leg and then backup it again. They can NOT find anything wrong with my back, other than what a typical 49 year old man would have, and I have had L5/S1 fusion.

I also have a pain in my neck, on the right side, that runs down into my shoulder and then into my arm and occasionally my hand. I have had MRI's that show my neck has some compressions, and arthritis. (basically messed up neck).
Could the Sciatica be related to anything in the NECK ?? I have read Medical Journal Articles of a few cases that indicate that they could.
I have tried EVERTHING, except the Spinal Stimulator, for which I am scheduled to have this installed in a few weeks.
I am looking for anyone out there that has had there entire right side that has severe pain, with a majority of the pain bein Sciatica, that has found some sort of relief.
Thank you!!

I know you are not a doctor, but I hope that someone can give there opinion on this report

This is the report that interprets my MRI :

* At C3-4 there is mild, broad-based posterior disc bulging and bilateral uncinate proliferation.
This results in severe bilateral foraminal stenosis, right greater than left.
* At C4-5 there is minor left-sided uncinate proliferation with mild left foraminal stenosis.
* At C6-7 there is right-sided uncinate proliferation with mild to moderate foraminal stenosis.
* No other significant extradural defects or stenosis.
* The cervical spinal cord is unremarkable with no evidence of flattening, enlargement, or abnormal
signal intensity.
* No abnormal enhancement is demonstrated.
* The bony structures are within normal limits.

Impression:
1. Posterior disc bulging and spondylosis at C3-4, with severe bilateral foraminal stenosis, right
greater than left.
2. Mild left foraminal stenosis at C4-5.
3. Mild/moderate right foraminal stenosis at C6-7.

Thank you very much. I have compression caused by the narrowing of the canal due to osteoarthritis (spinal stenosis). Knock on wood/Hail Mary’s, I do not have any disc damage at present. Every couple of years, if in cold/rainy weather, I experience a flareup; otherwise, I have a stiff lower spine which makes my gait less fluid than I’d like. Possibly because I take real Celebrex (generic did not work for me), I thankfully do not have back or sciatic pain. But my OS and I monitor the condition for change/acceleration. Because I do not like surprises or emergencies, I do my research ahead of time, so knowing the actual experiences of others is a very useful part of my plan for the future. Thanks again for sharing.
PS Beautiful horse, by the way

@denman55 My spinal cord stimulator has completely removed my sciatica. It is not perfect and does not remove every bit of my pain elsewhere however, but my sciatica is gone.

Try stretches for piriformis syndrome. I did go to PT where I learned the stretches. Amazing relief. I used to go get a shot from the Orthopedic, but the stretches I've learned pretty much eliminated that need. I like Dr Jo on youtube, as well. Ice and heat can help, as topical CBD might. https://www.youtube.com/watch

I am so sorry for everyone’s pain…and thank you for sharing how you deal with it.
I have serious scoliosis from neck to buttocks, as well as all of the other “ wonderful” spine things that go along with being over 70.
A blessing is that there are so many curves I look straight; I’m just a lot shorter than I should be.
After an accident 6 years ago, my spine started doing all kinds of painful things, all over my spine, legs, neck and pelvic region. Was told that no surgery would help by every (many) doctor I have seen since then.
Pt and meds have been my only treatments. Actually, I think that too much pt gave me a great core but caused big pelvic pain issues.
Anyway, I was about ready to get a pelvic and also a spinal implant. I couldn’t stand it anymore-not being able to sit and the pain…
My almost last thing to try was suggested by my orthopedic doc, prolotherapy for the diagnosed ischial bursitis, which makes it impossible to sit for more than 4-5 minutes. Working on one side now and seems to be helping, but takes time. (Over working pt and too much trail walking seem to be the cause…) pt is wonderful and has helped me for so many things, though.
The other thing I am doing is having test injections for spinal area nerve ablation. The first series have helped immensely! The pain in my butt and that wrapped down the back of my legs to the front is all gone!!! I don’t know why I waited so long to do the ablation…I have more areas to work on, waiting for the neck mri to be scheduled. This procedure is covered by Medicare.
Every thing takes a long time to get from A to B, but it seems to be moving forward so I’m happy.
No meds at all for the last 8 months; not perfect, but sooooo improved!
Doesn’t fix anything, but a great thought for pain management if it would apply to any of you. 😘

I know my sciatica is caused by my Lumbar spinal stenosis....
I do honestly believe I need surgery and that I need to see a neurosurgeon.
Getting an epidural steroid injection is not going to help this horrific pain that I'm having, which as I've mentioned is just crippling. So, I think I will go for a consult and see what the neurosurgeon says or recommends. Thanks everyone for your input to my posting.

Strange situation for wife-Surgeon did operation for back and leg pain (Stenosis) As part of op removed 2 sp;acers from back from previous operations-X ray now shows spine totally misaligned was straight before pain is much worse than ever surgeon now says need oblque operation. She says no more operations

I have experienced sciatica intermittently, ranging from mild to moderate. I have had back problems and do have some bit of osteroarthritis. Not sure if this is the cause but I have found that if I stretch my hamstrings, for example, putting my heel on steps or in a chair and bending forward and holding it for a few seconds and doing this frequently has really helped. Daily stretching of the core area has has also benefited me. Good luck.