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Will Gabapentin Relieve Pain In The Lower Back And Bottom Of The Foot?

I am experiancing extreme lower back pain, sciatica with this spot on the bottom of my foot that hurts briefly when the sciatica gets really bad. Is gabapentin a nedication that might help ease this pain...I ve tried almost everything OTC. Taking alot of nsaids worries me. I went to an urgent care and after taking 20mg of flexirol I was able to relax a little, but of coarse it just makes me tired and only takes the edge off of the pain it doesn t seem to be addressing it.
Mon, 13 Feb 2017
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

In my opinion yes gabapentin will help as a long acting analgesic but it also have series side effects that you have take in your consideration .
It is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain ,Gabapentin is used in adults to treat nerve pain .
Try B12 supplementation , physiotherapy , hot massages with topical gels , muscle relaxants and avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movements and you will be fine .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
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Will Gabapentin Relieve Pain In The Lower Back And Bottom Of The Foot?

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion yes gabapentin will help as a long acting analgesic but it also have series side effects that you have take in your consideration . It is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain ,Gabapentin is used in adults to treat nerve pain . Try B12 supplementation , physiotherapy , hot massages with topical gels , muscle relaxants and avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movements and you will be fine . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.