For years I was diagnosed with Sciatica because of a bulging disc in L5/4. Then a chiropractor took XRAYs and discovered I was bone on bone in my hips. My Primary care doc ordered a cat scan and indeed, I was bone on bone in both hips. The pain resembled sciatica.
Get a good complete workup. I had both hips replaced in 2008 and have been forever grateful for a good diagnosis. I still have the bulging disc, golf, hike and ride more that the past 20 years.
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I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.