Question 1

can the symptoms from a pinched nerve come and go? or symptoms of piriformis syndrome?

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Piriformis Pain: The sciatic nerve runs underneath the piriformis muscle  and typically does not irritate the nerve.  However if the muscle is irritated or the nerve runs through the belly of the muscle (5-10% of people) it can press on the sciatic nerve and cause the sciatica type pain in the buttock region but also radiate into the leg as well.  Typically stretching and nsaids are mainstay for treatment.

Question 2

what can i do to stop the pain, from a pinched nerve in my back?

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Seen a doctor yet?: A pinched nerve (e.g. Sciatica) may cause severe pain and disability.  If anti-inflammatories and usual pain meds have not controlled the pain then oral steroids (e.g. Medrol dose pak) followed by an injection may get the 'inflamed nerve' -under control.  Other meds for 'nerve pain' may also help: Gabapentin or lyrica (pregabalin). Hope you are better soon!

Question 3

what is a good way to relieve back pain from a pinched nerve?

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See your doctor: Several options.
Your doctor may consider anti-inflammatory agents, steroids, or muscle relaxers.
There are other classes of medications that may be used to treat pain caused by a pinched nerve (ie anti-depressants, anti-seizure medications).
Your doctor may also consider sending you to physical therapy.
If nothing is effective, you may need images (x-ray, ct, mri) for further evaluation.

Question 4

can you recommend a good way to relieve back pain from a pinched nerve?

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Pinched nerve: For most people, a pinched spinal nerve will cause predominantly extremity (i.E arm or leg) pain rather than back pain.  Treatment options include physical therapy (progressive strengthening/stretching) and medications and spinal injections.  If severe (i.e. Causing neurologic deficit), a pinched nerve may even require surgery.

Question 5

might it be that a a pinched nerve go away by itself?

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Disc Herniation: Yes. Most herniated discs heal on their own--80%. For those that are too painful or fail to improve with pt, nsaid's, 6-18 weeks time, nerve blocks, other medications, then discectomy (plucking out the ruptured fragment) is very successful. In the neck, this is often accompanied by disc replacement or fusion. In the lumbar spine, discectomy is all that is necessary.

Question 6

ive got a pinched nerve in my shoulder. this has been going on for about 6 months.

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See ortho: Time to consult an orthopedist who may order imaging studies to find out the cause.

Question 7

why would a pinched nerve on the left side cause pain in the right scapula? on going for 7 months now.

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Neck pain: You most likely have a pinched nerve originating from the left side of your neck between the 5 and 6th cervical vertebrae. Best to see your family doctor to get this treated.

Question 8

how to cure pinched nerve?

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Various ways.: Usuly will resolve on their own. I would recommend physical therapy along with anti-inflammatory medications. In the event this is a mechanical problem, then surgery may be warranted.

Question 9

how do you get a pinched nerve?

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Usually muscle: At your age (21 yrs) usually muscle tension and swelling will "pinch" the nerve after trauma.

Question 10

best way to treat pinched nerve?

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Physical therapy: The best initial treatments for disc problems that can lead to pinched nerves is to do physical therapy and use nsaids. If this fails, then be sure to get an MRI of the area involved and ask for a neurosurgical referral in your area.

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