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A member asked:
How long will it take for a siatica symptom on leg to go away after a disc injury on back ? it's going 3 months . any quick relief suggestions?
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Varies: It depends on how long you had sciatica prior to surgery. Those with leg pain for 6 months or longer before surgery have higher risk of some residual leg pain after disc surgery. Some patients after surgery will need medications like Lyrica (pregabalin) or Gabapentin for nerve pain. Repeat MRI study can make sure a new disc herniation has not occurred. A spinal cord stimulator can help longterm also for leg, .
Answered 6/27/2014
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Pinched Nerve: Sounds like you have a pinched nerve in your back. Can take up to 6 months to go away on its own. I would suggest seeing a pain/spine specialist to evaluate you further to evaluate what level and what can be done to treat you. There are interventional treatments besides medications and surgeries that might reduce or eliminate the pain altogether.
Answered 7/21/2014
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