Severe Sciatica Nerve Pain: Is Anyone Else Feeling Ignored?

@Sheridanbrin Hi! I understand this frustration with insurance. I recently turned 21 and have had 3 spine surgeries on my L4-L5 disc. Before my last surgery (2021) my L5 disc completely deteriorated and I no longer had one. I needed a spinal fusion asap, because my sciatic nerve was very damaged in the process. My insurance wanted me to do traction therapy and other physical therapy exercises before considering surgery. I even did spinal injections, which resulted in spinal fluid leak. But my insurance finally came around after my surgeon sent a letter explaining how critical it was for me to have the surgery. My best suggestion is to find a Dr who will advocate for you, no matter what. It may take time and some trial and error to find one who is as supportive as the one I found. But insurance companies seem to get stuff done faster once a Dr is in their ears. Good luck :)

@Sheridanbrin they use weakness as the trip it term into immediate intensive imaging- like MRI Otherwise the latest is go conservative until something worse happens- this is not how this condition was handled 20 yrs ago. The pain you are having I know is excruciating- I would recommend cbd ointment and muscle relaxants if they have written those for you