Oral Steroid Taper for Acute Sciatica: Who Should Avoid It (Risk-Based)
The “Day 2” Trap: Navigating Acute Sciatica & Steroid Tapers Safely Day 2 is where people get hurt: you feel 30% better on an oral steroid taper and you “deadlift life” like the nerve signed a permission slip. Acute sciatica isn’t just back pain. It’s the leg-below-the-knee, cough-and-sneeze lightning that hijacks sleep, work, and basic … Read more