Hillary, at one time, my oldest son and I manufactured a device that would (for some) stop the pain. It is known as a TENS (Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulator). It is the size of a transistor radio with electrodes that are placed over the pain area or across the base of the spine. Patient success varied, but the single biggest factor for success in sciatic nerve cases was the willingness of the Doctor or Therapist to carefully teach the patient. We've been out of that business for 15 years, but it was (and maybe still is) Medicare approved. The company that bought us out, sold that division so I don't know where to recommend you go to try it. Good Luck Sid Levin