Help for a sciatica flare-up?

I went away a couple of weekends ago on leaf-peeping trip, and the bed in the hotel was terrible. I think that is why I have a sciatica flare-up now.

The pain is a constant burning down the left side of my leg, concentrated in the hip and knee with some in my left hamstring area and lower buttock. I have been unable to sleep through the night for several days.

Now it is impinging on daytime hours too. Normal pain relievers (aspirin, NSAIDs) don’t even begin to touch it.

I have done some exercises for it the past two days, but it is not improving.

Any tips from fellow sufferers about what has worked for you for pain relief?

Should I go to the doctor?