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Pinched nerve constipation
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Linville IIanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 32 years experience
Constipation: Pinched nerves in lumbar spine will cause either back pain, or shooting pains/numbness/weakness down the leg. Constipation would result from inactivit... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Julia Sanchezanswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
No: Constipation is not a cause of 'pinched nerves'. Probably two unrelated problems.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Pinched nerve: Please ask your doctor about getting physical therapy. Also ask about an anti-inflammatory over the counter medication. Peace and good health.
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321 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Consider these: http://www.merckmedicus.com/patient-handouts/hip-flexor-strain-exercises
also think about taking an anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen if yo... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Non-drug Tx: Right! You're wise to recognize that pain meds increase constipation. Avoid them if possible. Try dietary changes, increased core body activity/exerci... Read More
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3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Marquartanswered
Neurosurgery 42 years experience
Yes: A nerve root at the L3 or L4 level can cause thigh pain if it is pinched. This can be due to a disc or osteophytes pinching the nerve.
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alexandre De Mouraanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience
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 proble... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Smithanswered
Neurology 56 years experience
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? As... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Pain and/or weaknes: In time, atrophy of the supplied muscle can occur.
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas A. McNallyanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 28 years experience
Many: Medications, physical therapy, injections and if all of that fails, microsurgical decompression.
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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