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Facet nerve block on l5 s1 tuesday. i had it done before but this time, im hurting & having shooting pain down leg. cant see me for week, any advice?
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Rest: If you can , and use pain killers, unless contraindicated, also warm compresses would help, however if still suffering you want to go to urgent care or ER , wish you well
Answered 6/22/2019
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