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My doctor thinks i have a pinched nerve in my neck. xray coming up. severe shoulder and neck pain. what can i do? anti-inflammatory doing nothing.

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Dr. Tom Harrington answered

Pinched nerve: There are a lot more you can do. Prednisone,neurontin, muscle relaxants--- physical therapy. Remember that most cases heal without surgical intervention. F/I with your PCP

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor thinks i have a pinched nerve in my neck. xray coming up. severe shoulder and neck pain. what can i do? anti-inflammatory doing nothing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tom Harrington answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

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