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Anybody going through this pain? What are you doing for relief or treatment?

I highly recommend massage therapy from an experienced therapist. Make sure to stretch your quad muscles regularly. That simple thing was a huge help in my situation

I have had sciatic pain previously where I would stand up from bed and have to fall back onto the bed because the pain shot up my leg.  
 
The last time, I didn't even realize it was sciatica but that's what my doctor told me. I went to change sides and when I moved my leg it felt like it was shattering into a million pieces, very painful!  
 
I could not make time to see a massage therapist so here is what I did. Every night I would lie on my good leg/side and I would take my knuckles and massage from the middle of my back down to my knee. You can feel exactly where you need to massage. It took a few nights but it worked, although it was quite a while before I was brave enough to try and sleep on the leg that gave me such pain! Thankfully I haven't had that bad pain back so far! Knock on wood!

look up tennis ball acupressure, that is what keeps me mobile. doesn't help the pain though

After years of pain, massage, chiro, advil, tylenol, family doctor visits I went to Legacy Sports Clinic in Winnipeg as recommended by my massage therapist. I was diagnosed with a bulging disc. First course of treatment was to increase core strength and physio. I was also given a prescription for nerve block pills. I started physio, joined the YMCA and attended their fitness classes (find ones that have a core component.) I do still take the medicine as needed. I was given a prescription for 120 pills a year and a half ago and have taken about 70 in total. I haven't needed to go further than this, as I know live most days pain free.  
Highly recommend calling Legacy clinic in Winnipeg and making an appointment.

I’ve tired lots of treatments over the years from medications to physio and massage.  
What has done wonders for me is Yoga! Stretches at home in between class.  
No more medication!  
Good luck.

I would encourage you to seek medical advice as well as ask friends for their insights.  
 
I suffer extreme sciatic pain on occasion caused by some L4L5 issues. as well my pelvis tends to rotate. I was given a pamphlet by my family doctor when an MRI was ordered almost 2 years ago. I have been doing these exercises everyday since. I was told I could continue them 2 or 3 times a week. I need to do them daily and I do them as needed when things are not feeling right. On occasion the pain is so great I can not do these exercises, a physio gives me other things to do that are specific to what the issue is at that moment. With the help of a physio I have modified my life, found strengthening exercises and avoided surgery thus far.  
 
I walk, stretch, swim, plank, weight train and do Pilates daily. Some have told me yoga will be beneficial. The internet has an abundance of videos and articles about back health. Do your own research, keep an open mind and caution everyone's issues are unique. what works for one might be detrimental for the next.  
Back health is extremely important I would again encourage you to seek help from a family physician as well as physio or chiropractic.  
Good luck