working full time with sciatica?

Question

I haven't been diagnosed but I'm almost positive that I have sciatica. I work full time and really can't afford to lessen my hours unless i absolutely have to. The first couple hours are okay but after that I can't walk without limping..by the end of my shift can barely walk at all. Am I going to cause worse damage if I keep pushing it, or is it something that I can deal with as long as I can handle the pain?

Answer

Nope you don't cause any damage.

I worked 50+ hours until I delivered with sciatic nerve problems. 
Take Tylenol. Salon pas patches are safe. Heating pads at home after work.

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This is the brace I was referring to

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I had horrendous sciatica pain in my first trimester. You can take Tylenol for the pain (it's safe for baby). Stretches are what helped me out! Even if they were just squats throughout the day! I am an interactive aide at a high school which means I'm on my feet throughout the day. I'd squat in class next to my student instead of sitting in a chair, I'd do squats while they were doing PE! It's the only way I got through the day without being immobile by 4pm! And then my husband would rub my legs before bed... 
I've also seen some sciatica braces advertised, I'd be willing to try them!

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The only thing that helped for me was standing with one leg on a stool or something elevated and one on the floor or doing cat cow and child's pose to stretch, which aren't too easy to do at work!  Also heat and applying some pressure to the area got me through the work day.

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I have been working 12 hour shifts with sciatic nerve pain and trust me I know how you feel. Mine usually goes away with rest but as soon as I start walking and bending it comes back.

working full time with sciatica?

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