I have been getting painful sciatica in my buttock and down my right thigh and calf for over 3 weeks now.

My little toe is numb and worse of all I cannot stand or walk on my tiptoes with my affected right leg. This has worried and stressed me out so much that I nearly got a panic attack.

The pain down my leg gives me stress and I cannot sleep at night which leaves me exhausted and unwell all day. What worries me more is that I cannot stand or walk on my tiptoes on my right leg since this sciatica started. I have an appointment to speak to a physiotherapist at the hospital this week.

Please advise.