HollyDay Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Can a virus make sciatica worse? I have not been bothered much at all by lower back or sciatica in some time. But, since I have had a virus, the sciatica has been terrible. Can the virus trigger sciatica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean too Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Because of the virus have you spent more time lying down? I've had that happen before when sick. I'm not sure if it was the extra time lying down or the stress of being sick that caused the back trouble to start up again. Stress definitely increases back trouble for me. Try doing some (slowly) of your back exercises and see if that helps (over time) relieve the symptoms. Lower back exercises, ibuprofen, and pulsing heat/ice should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Yes, being sick means your body gets more acidic, and that can trigger aches and pains that usually lie dormant. It often happens to me. I did learn recently that you can do too much yoga/stretching, to try and alleviate lower back pain. I ended up making it worse through straining. When I stopped trying to make it feel better, it felt better :) Drink LOTS of water. Dehydration is a major cause of back pain, and when you are sick, you need extra fluids to help the body eliminate the virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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