Question:
is sciatica concerderd a co-morbidity?

   — Lori-ann J. (posted on August 15, 2000)

August 14, 2000
Morbidities are life threatening conditions. So the answer would be no. However, does your insurance have provisions for other issues. Mine says something to the effect of "joint disease--blah, blah -- ambulation problems" and includes this as a reason for the surgery. This insurance, no co-morbidities are needed. Just certain conditions from different categories. Check your policy. Co-morbids are USUALLY respiratory or cardiac
   — JennyLynn A.

August 15, 2000
The medical definition of the word "morbid" is; "causing disease or injury." Sorry, but I disagree with the assertion that co-morbidities must be life threatening and so does my surgeon. A co-morbidity can have an impact on your quality of life. If your obesity is causing the "injury" that is that cause of your sciatic pain, then it is a co-morbidity.
   — Roseann M.

August 15, 2000
I used this under my list of comorbities. The pain I have had for years gets worse as I gain weight. My surgeon seemed to agree.
   — Jill E.