Going to doctors advice

rew

Hi everyone hope you well just a quick silly question I went to doctors 3 weeks ago with lower bad back groin and thigh pain(im51 but not kidding it’s really painful)they gave me sick note and pills(naproxen) for universal credit but the pills stop working after a week so stop taking them tbh it get worse and I’m only comfortable lying on the bed but feel like a rite lazy ******** best not say that,all research leads to sciatica but the point is do u think I should ride it out or go back to doctor tell them getting worse and pills don’t work (I feel abit silly about going back not sure why I think nervous for no reason is kicking in knowing this should go on its own feel like wasting doctors time)tbh I’m not looking for answers just venting my feelings out due to living on my own,thanks for read my vent out sorry if bored u to death or worse hahahah

rew

Sorry first post dropped it in the wrong category lolll ill
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Rosie_Scope

Hi @rew, welcome to the community. I've popped your discussion over into our pain management section, hope that's okay with you! 

It sounds like a good idea to go back to the doctors if you're able to. Hopefully they can suggests some other investigations or treatments to help you feel a bit more comfortable. If you're in pain, it's not wasting their time to ask for some help. Hope you can get some relief soon!

onedayatatime

Hello @rew If your not seeing any improvement, it sounds like a visit back to your GP may be called for.
Do you have any idea what brought the symptoms on, a recent injury or was it all sudden? I'm not a medical person at all, but do give all your symptoms to your GP including any spasms, cramps or change in sensations or urinary problems. 
Sciatica and nerve pain is horrible and not being able to be as active is definitely frustrating.
You're not wasting your GPs time, especially if your seeing no improvement.

JudithL

Definitely go back to your GP. Keep going until they investigate further. I find if I acknowledge they’re busy and say I appreciate their time they’re sometimes more helpful.