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How Can Severe Sciatica Be Treated?
I am suffering through an acute sciatic pain episode it has been 15 days this time last month I had one that lasted 8 days I fell last may and had an MRI at the er it showed a bushing dick I went to my family physician and asked for a referral to a back dr but that was three weeks ago I call it yesterday to check in the scheduling person is checking on it. Any advice that might help relieve my pain
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This pain is due to compression of nerve root and it's called neuropathic pain it can relieve by over the counter medicines but sometimes need Gabapentin which is very useful in such cases. Consult spine specialist and follow as advised.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This pain is due to compression of nerve root and it's called neuropathic pain it can relieve by over the counter medicines but sometimes need Gabapentin which is very useful in such cases. Consult spine specialist and follow as advised.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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