Aleve for Sciatica User Reviews

• Leon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 2, 2012

"When I have sciatica pain in my hip I quickly eat something (protein bar often works), take two Aleve, then lay down on the floor and put my legs up on a chair. Sometimes I put an ice pack on the area also, and I lay there for 10-20 minutes and the pain almost always subsides. Then I make sure to stretch a bit so the pain doesn't return when the Aleve wears off. Aleve works GREAT when I'm in pain, but don't forget how vital it is to stretch and exercise also. "

• Maili
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2014

"Unbelievable! After suffering everyday with sciatica nerve pain, losing sleep, falling into depression, I tried one pill, Aleve. Nothing else I tried worked. Aleve did exactly what my body needed to get relief from pain and inflammation. I didn't want a narcotic, no. I will continue to take Aleve for a week to be sure that all traces of sciatica and inflammation are completely gone."

• Daisy
• October 7, 2013

"Unbelievable searing pain down the right side of my right leg always first thing in the morning after getting out of bed. I quickly take two Aleve with a glass of milk and wait for the pain to subside which usually takes about forty five minutes. I am then fine for the rest of the day. I also do yoga exercises later in the day which helps."

• Smw
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2018

"I have been taking Ibuprofen for years but only helped a little I saw commercial for Aleve and thought I would try What a difference in my back pain and sciatica. It even took down the inflammation in my hands"

• Yogiv...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2016

"I took 2 pills (220mg each) in the morning and it may take 1-2 hour before the pain is completely gone. I've sciatica on my right leg from lower back down to the bottom of my feet. Tickling & numbness besides the pain each morning. First thing I did was taking 2 pills immediately. I also practice yoga regularly..., I'm so grateful to discover Aleve for sciatica! Will take it as long as my sciatica is here..."

• Lansi...
• November 18, 2009

"A surgeon recommended that I have a procedure to deal with the effects of several ruptured disks in my lower back. I prefer to put off the surgery for as long as I can, and use Aleve on an almost daily basis. It works just fine for me, and I only have an incident about every 1.5 years, and usually because I overdo the yard work. When it gets very bad, I supplement with an anti spasmodic drug for a few days."

• sissie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2018

"For several years I took Bayer Back & Body for my chronic back/sciatica pain (2 tabs, 2x day). I found very little relief. I recently started taking Aleve Back & Muscle Pain..This is my third day using Aleve Back & Muscle Pain...What a difference in just 3 days!!! I take 1 tab in the morning and it last all day!! The pain/burning sensation in my back/leg has reduced sufficiently. Thank You Aleve!!!"

• LamarrG
• April 4, 2016

"Had been on prescription strength Naproxen for 6 days before I decided I didn't feel a benefit. Took nothing for 2 days and then bought Aleve 220 mg per pill and took 2. Not sure what the difference was but have noticed more relief from the constant discomfort while walking."

• Vixmum
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2015

"Aleve heavily advertised for 12 hour pain relief. Also recommended by a friend. Tried as desperate for all day pain relief from sciatic nerve. No effect whatsoever, persevered for a week, no relief, even with recommended stretching."

• Anonymous
• September 14, 2021

"I had to quit using due to swelling in my right leg and feet ( Edema). Went away several days after discontinuation of use. Went back on two more times but same problem occurred again. I now alternate Ibuprofen with Acetaminophen with no side affects except occasional constipation."

• JSF
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2016

"Save your money. Might as well take a baby aspirin. Extra strength Advil Liquid Gels, or Tylenol Arthritis work 10 times better."

• Dave
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2023

"Took 2 for 45 days and back was great. Have not had any issues since (7 years). Occasional recurrence but mostly sciatica is gone."

• Dodo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2021

"Took Aleve 3 hours ago and still in pain. On blood thinner so I can't take more. No relief"