Post op sciatica pain

I had a sciatica flare up pre op-had four days pain free at time of surgery. Now 3 1/2 wks post op and have not had a day without pain. Have lost 37 lbs (am thrilled about that) and pre op hip pain is completely gone-can walk all over. Just cannot get any releif from this sciatica pain unless I take pain pills. I'm afraid to go to the dr.-don't want steroids because of weight gain and was told not to use anti-inflammatoy drugs. Has anyone else had this problem-will further weight loss make a difference? I feel so wonderful after my surgery except for this-any help or info would be greatly appreciated.thanks.

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