thanks for replies, they aint done that test yet was referred to physio who sent me back to docs saying I had to go for scan as physio wasnt helping, that was 2 weeks ago, doc said ive referred you for scan but if pain gets worse come back, went back this week and was diff doctor he said I dont know why other doctor said tramodol I will put you on this mild anti depressant (amitriptyline) I shat a brick to say the most I couldnt understand it but glad its normal bit of a relief. Pain is down my full left leg right into foot, most of time its just my hamstring area but is extremely sore. Although tabetha must be in major distress with that list sorry to hear it mate! Same goes to you james sounds really nasty glad I aint at that stage like you guys Hope the pain goes away for all you guys or at least just becomes a niggle. Im 23 and said its rare for someone my age to get it? But ive had back problems since a crash I had in 2005. Since Ive had the sciatica ive been at them constantly, not giving them a second about it, I want it sorted out before, such as most of you guys, I have to put up with this for years to come. Bit worried about going for ops though never had one and always think the worst of things like that, thinking they will tell you odds of something else occuring and with my luck I would be the odd one it happened to Hopefully end of month I can start getting down to what exactly causing it after my scan and hopefully find a solution, as rs licker said, anything to get rid of this pain would be great appreciated.