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Very painful sciatica in 22 year old. what treatment options are available?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Sciatica: Firstly an evaluation and probably an MRI. Then possibly PT, with Medrol (methylprednisolone) Dose pak, Calcium channel modulators (gabapentin, pregabalin, enacarbil gabapentin), NSAID's, epidural steroid injection, and possibly PRP injections.

Answered 3/1/2016

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