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Magnesium and calcium supplements for lower back pain and sciatica,yes or no?

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Worthless: They have no benefit for this issue.

Answered 12/11/2015

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ALMOST USELESS: Almost useless – unless there is a significant associated muscle spasm and sympathetic pain component; then magnesium may POSSIBLY be somewhat helpful TOGETHER WITH other medications. Calcium supplements are USELESS for this type of pain.

Answered 12/11/2015

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not Really: No supplements have been shown to have any significant effect on improving back pain and sciatica.

Answered 9/28/2016

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