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Good day i have serious lower back pain on the right side .it is now day 6 .ive been to the doctor and she said it is sciatica . she gave me tripiline and stilpayne . nothing changed and it is still very painful. what is my next step?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's time: to seek input from Physical Medicine.. An M.D. PHYSIATRIST and PHYSICAL THERAPY experts! A referral to a PAIN specialist may eb involved but without INPUT from the first two....I would advise delay... Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 11/23/2019

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A member asked:

Good day i have serious lower back pain on the right side .it is now day 6 .ive been to the doctor and she said it is sciatica . she gave me tripiline and stilpayne . nothing changed and it is still very painful. what is my next step?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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