What
is sciatica and what causes it?
This condition refers to the name given to pain, tingling
or numbness that travels down the buttock, hip and thigh;
it is caused by the pressure of uterus on the sciatica
nerve. It can be very painful; however painful it may
be it is important to move around to prevent it from
worsening.
This seems to be the restless leg syndrome (RLS). Unpleasant
sensations in the limbs like crawling, tingling, burning,
aches in the calves, thighs, feet and other parts of
the legs bothers the patient. It happens when you are
resting but goes away when you walk around. Often it
happens in the nights and is accompanied by insomnia.
You can minimize this by:
• Taking warm baths
• Massaging legs
• Exercising but not in the nights
• Avoiding alcohol and caffeine
If symptoms are severe, some pain relief may be required.
Talk to your doctor.
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