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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Slipped Disc

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Posted on Thu, 22 May 2014
Question: i have slip disk problem and what is the way to get red of the pain as any time pain can get increase and can not live normal life.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Medications and physiotherapy would help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your current treatments.

For slipped disc, medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help.

Physiotherapy with IFT, ultrasound, SWD would also help. Once the pain is less, you should start neck and back extension exercises.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (10 minutes later)
kindly confirm what is the work of the medication you have prescribed like "For slipped disc, medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help." how whould it help?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
My reply is below.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

In slipped disc, the nerve in the lower back or neck gets pinched or compressed due to the bulged disc, which results in release of chemicals causing pain. Medications such as pregabalin and gabapentin blocks the release of these chemicals, causing pain relief. These medications may be required for 6-12 weeks for good relief.

Please go through my article on slipped disc at the following link. You can copy the link and paste in a new browser.

http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in/2014/05/disc-disease-or-slipped-disc.html

I hope it helps.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Slipped Disc

Brief Answer: Medications and physiotherapy would help. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your current treatments. For slipped disc, medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help. Physiotherapy with IFT, ultrasound, SWD would also help. Once the pain is less, you should start neck and back extension exercises. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/