Suggest treatment for sciatica pain in the right leg?
Patient: Hello Sir, My wife 44 years old. She got a cytika pain in her right leg (below knee, thigh) since last three weeks. She is continuously taking medicines from general physian. But she could not get relief from this pain. From last week she has started homeopathic treatement is started. But she could not get relief. She could not have night sleep due to this pain. Please kindly advice on this. -Subhash Wavikar Doctor: Hello,  The symptoms seem to be related to sciatica pain. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using gentle stretching exercises for relieve. If the symptoms continue, I suggest using prescription painkillers such as Pregabalin.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician