I have sciatic problems and now I am experiencing stabbing pains in the back of both thighs, has anyone had this?

Hot and cold compresses are a good idea. Taking some kind of NSAID will also help to reduce the swelling and pain.

I’ve only experienced sciatica in one leg, but it was pretty bad, so I’m sorry you’re suffering in both legs. Sometimes, for people who suffer from sciatica really badly, doctors are willing to prescribe muscle relaxers for muscle spasms – so consider asking about them if you can’t tolerate the pain.

I agree NSAIDS. I prefer ibuprofen personally. Take 600 mg (if you weigh over 120, if you weigh less 400 might work) and take with plenty of water and even a little food or with a meal to help protect your tummy. NSAIDs
not only treat the pain but as mentioned by @DrasticDreamer also are anti-inflammatories.

Rest your back in a comfortable position. On your side in the fetal position might help. Very soft mattresses might bother your back.

Extremely important don’t lift anything over ten pounds for a long while. Don’t wear high heals. Consider getting a back brace if it doesn’t heal quickly.

After a few days of a lot of rest and some walking (try not to stand still) maybe you can start doing some stretching exercises. Check with your doctor or your physical therapist.

I would also suggest you get your vitamin D and B12 tested next time you see your physician to give your muscles and nervous system an optimum chance in case you are deficient.

Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, this is just girlfriend advice on what I would do for myself.

I know how awful sciatic pain is. I suffered it after rupturing a low-back disk. I’m sure you know Sciatica is not a medical diagnosis in and of itself, it’s a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as a lumbar herniated disc (like I had), degenerative disc disease, or other problems. Best talk to a specialist.

Thank you everyone for your input it was very helpful. I will try Aleve and muscle relaxers. Thank you.

Generally, when I have nerve pain, pain relievers OTC won’t even touch it. I think the best thing for sciatica for me was physical therapy. I learned exercises that really helped it and that I can use when and if it recurs.

@marinelife What exercises do you do for your therapy?

@Brian1946 A whole series that the physical therapist designed with my pain in mind. Sciatica can manifest itself in all different ways, and it is my understanding that doing the wrong exercises can hurt and not help. That’s why I went to a physical therapist who spent the first whole session evaluating my situation.