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I have back pains with a bulging disc and pinched nerve in my l4 l5 disc and the neurosurgeon recommended amytriptlene?
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Very common: Amitriptyline or Elavil (amitriptyline) is an older style antidepressant called a tca (tricyclic antidepressant). It has been used in recent years for a number of off-label indications including neuropathic pain and sleep. The dosage prescribed for pain and sleep are usually lower than the dosages prescribed for depression.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Conservative therapy: This is a standard conservative therapy to allow the nerve time to heal while treating your symptoms.
Answered 4/24/2015
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1possibility: It is very common to have a bulging disc. The nerve symptoms are usually related to inflammation. The first step in treatment is usually anti- inflammatories and physical therapy to decrease the mechanical traits that are putting pressure on the disc and strengthen your core. When these measures do not completely work, a medication to help with netve pain is often added. Amytrip. Is one of those.
Answered 7/2/2015
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