Good for nothin' sciatic

Had a doctor's appt. today. Waited for 1 1/2 hours (of course) and my OB grimaced when I asked what can I do about my sciatic pain. I'm having difficulty standing up and climbing stairs. Walking isn't so bad, I only feel a dull pain then. I hope this is a phase cause it hurts real bad. Doc told Wayland to imagine my pelvis as a salad bowl without fat or cushion and there's a watermelon sitting in it. Sitting against bone, muscle, and nerves, getting heavier and heavier. Thanks for the ice pack suggestion and the hope.