Welcome to Neuro Talk. I hope alot of others come by to say hello too. Sorry to hear you have sciatica. I understand that is due to the nerve root compression in the lumbar area. Have you tried acupuncture?. If surgery isn't an option for you, maybe some therapy outside the box could be tried. Have you seen multipal neruologists? You may also try a physiosist. They try to control the pain and give suppliments to help at a cellular level. That is the kind of physician I am seeing. I have spinal pain also, and PN in the ankles.
If you arn't having much luck in getting resolution and this condition isn't tolerable, don't stop seeking the medical help. Nobody likes pain of kind. I do hope you find some doctor, or therapy that can help you. ginnie