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I have cronic sciatica pain and have been given codine and naproxin but it doesnt seem to take the pain away. Being five weeks now and have had two lots of acupunture which relieves it slightly for a day or so. what can I take for relief of this extreme shooting pain?
Hello I share your concern I would advise you to get an MRI dome to establish a cause for this sharp shooting pain this can be related to disc problem or muscle spasm If you can provide me more information like your age, any history of injury or since how long you have this problem, I will be bale to guide you better
In my opinion you should take multivitamin and calcium supplements stretching exercises will definitely help you Physiotherapy is advisable with infra red therapy or short wave diathermy radiation
Hope this helps you wish you good health
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Pain In Sciatica
Hello I share your concern I would advise you to get an MRI dome to establish a cause for this sharp shooting pain this can be related to disc problem or muscle spasm If you can provide me more information like your age, any history of injury or since how long you have this problem, I will be bale to guide you better In my opinion you should take multivitamin and calcium supplements stretching exercises will definitely help you Physiotherapy is advisable with infra red therapy or short wave diathermy radiation Hope this helps you wish you good health