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Sciatica x 1 week. what can i do to help the pain? is heat or cold better? ouch!
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May require NSAIDS : or prednisone ( a cortisone derivative ) , or use of high dose NSAIDS ( ibuprofen-600-800 mg) or naproxen sodium ( Aleve)- 200- 500mg . It is often necessary to provide low dose narcotic medication.
Answered 5/4/2019
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