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Suggest An Alternative Treatment For Sciatica And Degenerative Discs
Hello,...I have sciatica and 2 degenerative disc in my back I woke up yesterday left side tight and aching and it was hard for me to walk,..I was bent over in pain I went to the hospital I received two shots of toradol (sorry for the incorrect spelling) on each side of my back side and they gave me muscle relaxers and anti-inflam meds now the second day I woke up (Today) and Its hard for me to walk I have shooting pains every time I take a step I am using a walker as we speak because I can t walk and I almost fell in the kitchen it felt like my back and legs wanted to give out I quickly caught myself but the pain trying to hold myself up brought me to tears,...I do not know what to do,...I ve been dealing with this for quite some time I no longer take the epidural shots because the are no longer taking effect please help. Thank You.
Based on the history you have shared, if OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen are not effective alone these can be used in combination alongwith more potent analgesic like tramadol.
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Suggest An Alternative Treatment For Sciatica And Degenerative Discs
Hi, Based on the history you have shared, if OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen are not effective alone these can be used in combination alongwith more potent analgesic like tramadol. Nerve pain suppressants like gabapentin or duloxetine can also be used after a neurosurgeon review. I suggest taking fresh MRI and discuss for surgical options is local remedies or blocks had failed to yield results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician