Back pain

I have suffered from sciatica in the past and believe it has come back which is not ideal but the pain is more extreme as i now have the extra weight to carry around due to my bump. Does anyone know if it worth getting stronger painkillers from GP as over counter drugs paracetamol is not touching it. The usual heat application isnt working and its now very frustrating coming from someone who loves a hot bath but is now something i can't enjoy the same due to the struggle of getting out 🙈 i have one more week of work to go before i finish up and now stressing wether im actually going to be able to complete this as my work is very hands on due to being in early years and working with such a young age?

Any advice is appreciated!
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thank you for the advice i will definitely be calling my gp in the morning! Hopefully what ever they suggest helps as i would really love to finish work when im supposed to and not any earlier! X

Also struggling with it and even more with the extra weight on. Laying on the floor with my legs on the walls helps, using a massage gun on the area also helps. I visited a chiropractor a few times and that seemed to help but not long term.

If you haven't.. you should try a chiropractor!

Update... having contacted gp and being told there was no pain relief they could give me that was safe i wanted to run away and cry at that very moment but they continued on to explain that they have now referred me to physio but have to wait 2weeks! So again i was ready to cry! Since this i have spoken to my work and thankful that i am able to cut my hours for my final week so that I don't become fully immobile due the current pain 🙈😢 which therefore is allowing me to work and finish up when im supposed to 😁 honestly what a rollercoaster 🙈

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