sciatica

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What is sciatica?

Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem, not a medical condition on its own.

Alternative Names:

Neuropathy - sciatic nerve; Sciatic nerve dysfunction

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by Don5724, Aug 22, 2010
sciatica brutal. Can,t move leg under sheets
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by Tuffnready, Jun 05, 2010
Got up with sciatica pain in left side of body also mid back pain. Had to put on the t...
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by kissgrly65, May 21, 2010
Well, here it is May 20, 2010 and my back is worse then ever. I just dont know how muc...
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