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Should I Opt For Surgery In Case Of Sciatica?
I have been taking Lipitor for 6 years and suffer from sciatica which has become extremely painful during the last year. I have tried several treatments with Kaiser - exercise, injections, pain mediations even acupuncture. The symptoms are getting worse and I can hardly walk. should I try surgery?Andree Julian - YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you want to know if you should opt for surgery in case of Sciatica. Well Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, usually by a herniated disk in your spine or by an overgrowth of bone on your vertebrae. Usually doctor prescribe anti-inflammatories , muscle relaxants , narcotics , tricyclic antidepressants or anti-seizure medications . Along with these medicine you can also go for physical therapy or steroid injection . But if all above method doesn't work , then you can opt for surgery . For now take proper rest , apply warm compresses on back and leg , also take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you want to know if you should opt for surgery in case of Sciatica. Well Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, usually by a herniated disk in your spine or by an overgrowth of bone on your vertebrae. Usually doctor prescribe anti-inflammatories , muscle relaxants , narcotics , tricyclic antidepressants or anti-seizure medications . Along with these medicine you can also go for physical therapy or steroid injection . But if all above method doesn't work , then you can opt for surgery . For now take proper rest , apply warm compresses on back and leg , also take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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