Question 1

extreme pain from pinched nerve, cant sleep & will see chiro tomorrow. ibuprofin & icing yesterday did not relieve, so i took etodolac & still in pain?

Accepted Answer

Keep at it...: What you're describing sounds like what's typically called "sciatic" pain. If the pain/tingling is radiating down the leg, but your strength is preserved, then I'd recommend continuing what you're doing. With some medications, it should resolve itself over the next few weeks to months. If you have any weakness in your leg/foot, I'd recommend urgent MRI.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

how server is a pinched nerve ?

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Depends: The location and cause and many other issues need to be known. It's impossible to say much more with so little info. Sorry.

Question 6

how can i relieve a pinched nerve?

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Depends: Depends on where and why.  Usually not by yourself.  See your pcp and see what he/she has to say.

Question 7

what to do for pinched nerve at 79?

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Need more info: Chronologic age is not always a reliable indicator of general health. Important info not provided by your question: which nerve? Injured how? When? Associated with other injuries to neighboring areas? Comorbidities? Physical activities? Get the picture--too many unknowns to answer this question.

Question 8

what to do with a pinched nerve? ice

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Might work: First you need to know which nerve is pinched and how it came about. The essence of sound medical treatment is to correct the underlying cause of a condition, rather than simply treat symptoms. Ice or any topical treatment or any medication will not correct an anatomical defect. Get diagnosed--then treat.

Question 9

how long will my pinched nerve last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on the severity and cause of the pinched nerve.  The good news is that in most cases, the pain from a pinched nerve improves within a few days to a few weeks.  If symptoms persist or you have associated weakness or numbness or bowel/bladder problems, see a physician.

Question 10

pinched nerve should i take time off?

Accepted Answer

depends: This really depends on what you do for a living and how affected you are by the pinched nerve. If you have a manual job, you might want to do light duty for a couple of weeks.

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