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I have pain when sitting in butts seems like nerve pain . dr. wants me to try 4shots in facets l4 and l5 then maybe radio wave shot. i am not sure. ?
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See a neurologist: There can be many causes, including radiculopathy, facet disease, muscle strain/sprain, trauma, nerve injury, etc. See a neurologist to discuss the symptoms in detail and in order to undergo a neurological examination. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000686.htm , http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/piriformis-syndrome-causes-symptoms-treatments
Answered 9/15/2014
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