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I had constant lower back and leg pain for 12 hours straight pain medication did not help but inflammation tablets helped?
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Radiculopathy: Pain in the low back radiating into the leg, and relieved with anti-inflammatory medication (such as Motrin or aspirin) suggests Sciatica, a form of radiculopathy(a medical condition affecting the root of a spinal nerve). The most common cause is a herniated or bulging Disc. For more information on this problem SEE: bit.ly/1v1juFX and bit.ly/1wCMDpb
Answered 10/30/2014
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