What is sciatica and what causes it?
This condition refers to the name given to pain, tingling or numbness that travels down the buttock, hip and thigh; it is caused by the pressure of uterus on the sciatica nerve. It can be very painful; however painful it may be it is important to move around to prevent it from worsening. In the middle of the night I feel like bugs are crawling all over my legs – is there something that can be done to make this feeling go away? This seems to be the restless leg syndrome (RLS). Unpleasant sensations in the limbs like crawling, tingling, burning, aches in the calves, thighs, feet and other parts of the legs bothers the patient. It happens when you are resting but goes away when you walk around. Often it happens in the nights and is accompanied by insomnia. You can minimize this by: 1. Taking warm baths 2. Massaging legs 3. Exercising but not in the nights 4. Avoiding alcohol and caffeine If symptoms are severe, some pain relief may be required.
