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In a message dated 9/21/99 5:03:59 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << as anyone here with parkinson's experienced sciatica? >> Hi Jo: Yes, I've had sciatica and was treated successfully by epidural injections of a steroid. Three procedures. This occurred in April/May/June of this year. If my buttocks or upper thigh begin to rear up like the start of another seige, I take special care not to aggravate, but instead walk more, massage the muscles, take a lot of rest, and hope for the best. I regularly take Vit. E, Calcium, Magnesium; it is my feeling that this combination helps prevent muscle cramping which I experienced in the past, as well as the dreaded sciatica. In addition, I take glucosamine with chondroitin, and tylenol EX for discomfort on a daily basis. So far, thanks be to God, my regimen has kept me comfortable. Not to say it will always be so, but for now I am grateful. I do hope you are able to avoid back surgery for your mother. Back surgery does not always solve problems, and in fact may create more problems. Get another opinion or two. Clare Wilson