Hello Pionus: I'm sorry I cannot reply to your concern.
However I noticed this is your first post here on NT. So... welcome to NeuroTalk!
I have a ruptured disc in my lumbosacral spine that impinges on the sciatic nerve. So I have sciatica. However I have managed to stay off of medication for it & I do not have neuropathy. I hope you are able to find the answers you seek here on NT.