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Sciatic pain in both sides for 7 days. we saw family dr who administered a steroid shot+dose pk. pain returned. terrible night. thoughts?

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Dr. Anne Phelan-adams answered

YES!: My thought is that you need to see your family doctor back. I assume you had a terrible night b/c you had terrible pain. The steroid shot & dose pack may have alleviated your symptoms but didn't get to the root of the matter. If your family doc is reluctant to investigate further, see a neurologist, orthopedist or neurosurgical spine specialist. I wish you the best.

Answered 6/23/2015

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A member asked:

Sciatic pain in both sides for 7 days. we saw family dr who administered a steroid shot+dose pk. pain returned. terrible night. thoughts?

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