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Nerve dr. says march 21st i have a pinched nerve in l5 s1 took me out of work. released me to go back to work. 1week later only pushing gabapentin.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Pushing?: That is a drug addict term. Do you have a history of addiction or medication abuse? Pain management includes massage, rest, acupuncture, physical therapy, stretching, anti-inflammatory medications, narcotics, and nerve medication such as gabapentin.

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Answered 3/31/2014

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A member asked:

Nerve dr. says march 21st i have a pinched nerve in l5 s1 took me out of work. released me to go back to work. 1week later only pushing gabapentin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Dowling and 2 doctors agreed

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