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What to do about pain in scatica when shots dont work?
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Sciatica: Physical therapy, topical analgesics and NSAIDs or tylenol (acetaminophen) and sparingly opiods. Consider neurosurgical evaluation
Answered 7/6/2014
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Surgery?: Its an option, however if radio frequency ablation not tried, you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding this option. Also consideration can be for platelet/stem cell injections which may provide some healing. Lastly if you are considering surgery see if spinal cord stimulation maybe an option for you.
Answered 9/28/2016
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