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How do i get immidiate relief from a pinched nerve that isn't steroids?
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Not usually: A short course of oral steroids is very often effectve in alleviating the symptoms of nerve root compression, this is usually a well-tolerated medication. If you have diabetes, your blood sugar may become elevated with steroid use and will need to be monitored.
Answered 9/28/2016
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