Sciatica pain due to being overweight?

Crystalscoops

Hey guys. I'm not sure where I should have posted this so sorry in advance.
Anyways, yesterday I had pain on the right side of my buttocks and now I'm having pain on my left buttocks and it's radiating to my thigh and it's warm. I feel like it's sciatica but I'm not sure.
Has anyone ever experienced this due to being overweight?
Thanks!

usmcmp

This is one of those times where you should really go see a doctor. It could be something serious, especially with it happening in both legs and it feeling warm.

FireTurtle75

Ditto on what she said.

usmcmp

FireTurtle75 wrote: »

Ditto on what he said.

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mcafton

I dealt with sciatica this fall. it kind of started out as what i thought were mild hamstring cramps, and then got so bad I was limping, couldn't sleep in bed or sit with comfort. I had to sleep laying on the floor with my legs propped up. I got some cortisone shots from my Dr. and some muscle relaxers which didn't really help. I did physical therapy. core exercises are good . What happens is you have inflammation that pinches the sciatic nerve which causes the radiating pain. I haven't really had problems since, but that was a rough few weeks. Hope it heals up quickly.

MrStabbems

Sciatica wont be caused by being overweight. 100% go to your doctor. Especially if its a warm wet feeling.

Crystalscoops

It's so weird because it's totally gone today. I know it's not a dvt