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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Pain Due To Arthritis

I am awaiting hip replacement surgery, and have a lot of pain not only from the arthritis in my hips, but from the nerves which I believe are in the lower back. I would like to try gabapentin for the nerve pain. My doctor has tried other medications, but my body doesn t tolerate them, they are too strong. I believe I have taken gabapentin years ago when I had a pinched nerve in my back. Do you think it makes sense to try this medication?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to hip pain due to arthritis.
I suggest to try painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application and gentle stretching exercises.
If the symptoms continue, you can also try Gabapentin which is also a painkiller.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Pain Due To Arthritis

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to hip pain due to arthritis. I suggest to try painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application and gentle stretching exercises. If the symptoms continue, you can also try Gabapentin which is also a painkiller. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician