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Oh I see. So, do the symptoms just flare up every now and then or is it constant pain with only the swelling coming and going. Also, do you know if any of the medication you take is similar to what people suffering from MS, ALS, etc take?

Sorry for the really specific question but I have been really interested in these things ever since I had my sciatica show up.

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It was a hellish 2 months with crazy spasms and such but I don't if it was the physio or I got lucky but it subsided slowly over the year.

Hmm, my doctor told me about nerve blocks and that they can be used only 2-3 times a year before it starts aggravating the nerve as you said. Wow, cutting the nerve sounds pretty extreme. Are you seeing a neurologist or is there a specialist for your condition? Also, I looked up the condition on Wiki and it said that the affected areas usually swell up, so has your whole torso and legs swelled up?

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I had scar tissue all around my sciatic nerve a couple years back and that was probably the most painful thing I've had to endure. I can kind of imagine the pain you must be feeling but at the same time can't imagine how it must feel!

Do you know if it is medically possible to numb some of the nerves such that they don't send signals to pain receptors but allow you to still use your limbs? I hope the meds help with the pain management!