I have a lumbar disc herniation. Sitting all day at work is an issue. try walking around periodically so you're not in the same position all day. Not being a healthy weight is another.

I am now at the point where I don't have a normal gait. I limp constantly this is adding more irritation tho i know u can't help it. and every step is painful. Back and leg, down to the toes, hurt all the time. Pain wakes me up.

I know I need to move, so I joined an inexpensive gym. my general understanding of the sciatic nerve is once it's in an uproar exercise irritates the nerve rather than helping. Which I haven't gone to yet because I had to have emergency eye surgery the next day. I should get the okay to be 'as you were' next Friday.

What I would like is pain relief now and some guidance on how to not cause myself more issues when I start exercising. I tried these but didn't see any difference: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309286-treatment

If I take too many NSAIDs, then I have stomach issue to deal with.

So I thought I might get straight answers and help from a neuorologist, but I don't want to waste money if it won't help. I have an appointment but I'm having 2nd thoughts.

is there anything you take for pain that helps?