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How can i deal with sciatic nerve pain?

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Multiple ways: The sciatic nerve can be irritated because of a herniated disc, arthritis that results in tightening of the spinal canal, falls, injuries, or other rare reasons (tumors, infections). Anti-inflammatory medications, alternating heat/cold therapy, physical therapy (especially with traction) can be helpful to relieve sciatic pain.

Answered 12/22/2013

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Many ways: Medications, interventions and procedures, physical therapy. See a pain doc.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Evaluate Low Back: If you are not improving have your doctor order a lumbar spine mri. Many times a herniated disc in the back can cause leg pain especially if you have not improved with the medications and physical therapy. If it is a herniated disc you may need evaluation from a spine specialist to determine what other options might be needed (injections, surgery, etc) to help reduce pain.

Answered 7/24/2014

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