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I pulled a disk in my back 2 weeks ago. first medicine did nothing. now on steroids for week. disk pressing on nerve. still tightness in leg but now a?
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Lots of options: Sorry it's been a rough last 2 weeks :(. Let the doctor who prescribed you the steroids know. There are numerous additional options, including medicines, physical therapy, and injections. Disk pain almost always improves with time. Hope you feel better soon.
Answered 10/15/2017
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