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What is a good pain reliever for sciatica, arthritis and low back pain?
I am unable to take Tylenol 3, Tramadol, Ibprophren and aspirin products. The OTC products are not strong enough. The only thing that seemed to help was Darvacet, but they took it off the market.
What can anyone telll me about the procedure MILD, Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression?
I am looking for information on the MILD procedure and pros and cons from anyone who might know something about it. i would like to look into it as alternative to the more invasive surgery that has been given to me as an option if conservative measures do not work . This is a summary of my MRI... read more
Amyone else take Flexeril & Toradol for muscle spasms?
I suffer from muscle spasms due to, sciatica and fibromyalgia. I'm on Flexeril, Toradol, Lyrica, and Ultram. I get this tightens in my legs calfs to where it leaves me in excriuating pain. I have looked every where to find "something" that I can do to calm the nerves. It doesn't... read more
Neurologist for sciatica pain. What questions should I ask?
I am going to see a neurologist in a few days for my sciatica pain. I have had this pain for 3 years. I have bulging discs and arthritis in my spine. No one can figure out why I have pain all the way down my leg to my foot though. My last tests showed no nerve damage or pinched nerve. I am not... read more
Any recommendations for pain management and mental health management with sciatica?
Mainly in my right leg but also in my left occasionaly. I have tried physiotherapy, a number of medications (amatriptilyne, naproxen) , I had a steroid injection in my lower spine and I am now trying acupuncture. I try my best to live with sciatica but there never seems to be noticeable... read more
What can I take for sciatica pain? I am allergic to aspirin and ibuprofen anti-inflammatory drugs.
does anyone know of an alternative class that is not based aspirin or ibprofen
How much naproxen should I take for sciatica nerve damage?
I went to the emergency department about 5 days ago because of an intense pain on my right side from the lower vertebrae with a shooting pain down the leg now although the shooting pain is gone I stilll have problems with pain in the lower back buttock area and i've taken all the valium,... read more
I started taking gabapentin 300mg two months ago. Most off the time it works but around my period it
... doesn't even touch the pain... I just took one 300mg caplet three hours ago and nothing. Help? P.S. I am taking it for sciatica and nerve pain in my back.
I was prescribed Ibuprofen and Valium for back pain & I have tramadol - can I take together?
I was wondering should I take the ibuprofen and valium in the morning and then take the tramadol and valium at night for the pain or should i take all 3 at once? Any and all advice and suggestions are highly appreciated, thanks in advance everyone !
Sciatica - What is this excruiating pain in my ribcage?
I've been experiencing this pain in my ribdcag. I have tried Toradol, Tramadol, Flexeril, and Lyrica. It hurts when I take a deep breath. Thank you in advance. -Abby
Prednisone - presnisone for bulging or herniated disk, how well does it work?
taking it to relieve sciatica in my legs, and to reduce swellling in disk area
What is the best medication to relieve sciatica?
I have severe pain from the bottom of my spine to my knee. I have been going to the Chiropractor, yet it doesn't seem to help except for an hour or two after the massage and adjustment. What can I do?
How much aleve can I safely take with sciatica?
I have been taking 800mgs of ibuprofen for a couple of days now and it helps some but nights are bad and i still have some pain even when taking it.i want something better.
How long does naproxen take to work?
I was told to take 800mg of ibuprofen for sciatica pain but it has not helped at all and i just started taking 500mg of naproxen . Any help on this is greatly appreciated
I currently take Naproxen 500mg. Is it also an OTC item?
Can I purchase this OTC or is it specifically a doctors script. I suffer from Sciatica and would like to know if there are any anti inflammatory OTC items that will produce the same relief.
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