Sciatic

I've got a pinched sciatic nerve that has gotten progressively worse over the past 6 weeks. Finally went to an ER because the pain became unbearable. I had been trying yoga poses/stretches for the hamstrings. That really didn't help. I was in an ER yesterday, for about 5 hours or so, because after I had got up in the morning I was unable to move without excruciating pain in my right hip down through my right leg..I couldn't move on my own, and the paramedics that picked me up, OMG I was screaming and balling in pain.. Over the course of the 5 hours I was there in the ER, I got injected (through an IV) of FENTanyl 50mg (didn't help). About 40 mins later I got a shot of TORadol (30mg), didn;t help.. FINALLY, around 3:34pm, I got a shot of morphine.. OMG!! Was that the most...

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I am suffering from pain in my lower back to the hips and dowm my left and right leg below the calf.I am a type 2 diabetic and HBP.I cannot sit,stand or walk and have been taking 1 neurobion injections daily out of a course of 10 injections.I have not improved.Am I expecting too much too soon?.Will I be able to straighten my body and walk?

I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Herniated l5s1 and holy f word it hurts. They are giving me lyrica on day two and feel like a 70 year old drunk. I had a ct scan but was denied the mri doc thinks I'll be fine. What I don't understand is why I'm taking nerve medicine but he thinks I'll be able to re set the disc and be fine. Why not some muscle relaxers and nsaids....I lay in pain hoping this stupid drug works in a week to 10 days. Thanks for letting me rant. ## Lyrica is actually not a nerve medication, so to speak. It is classified by the U.S. FDA as an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain, and some mood disorders. It usually takes about 4 to 5 weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in your body, to see if it is ...

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Can I take Olfen-retard together with Norgesik? If so, how much of BOTH can I take daily? Please answer me promptly as the sciatic pain is unbearable. Thanks. ## Hello, Vivian! How are you? No, they should not be taken together, since both contain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, so you'd be essentially doubling up, which, as listed by the U.S. FDA, may increase the risk of stomach damage, ulceration, liver damage and the risk of bleeding. It would be best to stick with one, or the other, as directed by your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 71 and for the past 6 months been in pain management for herniated discs lower back. I recently stopped the lowest doses of oxycodone/acetaminophen and morphine er. Did not help pain. Dr and I have just about exhausted trying many pain meds. Yesterday he prescribed 10mg methadone. I cut them in half. This morning I took 10mg. Wish I had not done that. I could deal with the little upset stomach but the dizziness lasted almost 9 hours..terrible. I will take 5mg once or twice a day thru weekend but pain level still at a 9. So if I still have pain by Mon will call dr and stop med. What scares me is he said prednazone would be next. I have read that this med has some really nasty side effects. I'm stretching daily and really don't want to take any of this stuff. Thinking about p...

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My doctor gave me a sample pack and a prescription for metanx because he thought it could help me nerve pain. But he said there were no side effects. Do you think this will be helpful? ## Hello, Mary! How are you? The FDA classifies Metanx as a medical food, it contains nutrients that are believed to help support nerve health and minimize nerve pain. Thus, there are no commonly known side effects for it, other than possibly nausea, since it is rather potent. Have you tried it, yet? ## I can check. Thanks so much. There has to be something. ## I have not.. Thanks so much. Tried a lot of meds. Trying to get away from opoids. ## METANX definitely works for sciatica! We get samples of it where I work and nothing helps when I get sciatica. I tried the Metanx and 2 hours later, the burning, p...

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Please explain sciatica to me. My husband has severe pain in his leg from hip button joint down his R leg. Never had it this bad before will the bone Dr treat this with meds before taking a MRI??? Will he be able to take MRI since he has a pacemaker also. Thanks for your info. Eugene ## Hello, Eugene! How are you? Sciatica is a group of symptoms usually involving pain and stiffness that result in compression of the sciatic nerve. It can be due to aging, a medical condition or injury. It can travel both legs, or just one, depending on the severity, as explained by the NIH. How it's treated is entirely up to the doctor. If he has a traditional pace maker that has metal parts, then no, he cannot have an MRI. However, they can do regular x-rays and CT scans. Is there anything else I can...

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Is artridol good for sciatica! ## Hello, Hutts! How are you? Artridol should not be taken, without your doctor's approval. It contains Indomethacin (a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) and Betamethasone (a steroid class medication.) Thus, there can be some risks associated with taking it, which as listed by the FDA, may include increased risk of bleeding, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, fluid retention and heart failure. So, it may be contraindicated with some medical conditions and some other medications. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Pain in lower back down to the right side of butt all down my right leg! ## Hello, Kris! How are you? What are you asking about? You forgot to mention it and you didn't post this in any particular medication forum. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you!

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I haveve Sciatica pains for that reason I am taking 1 pill 5/325 a day , for 18 months Due know my Dr is out of town ,and I do not have any more vicodin, but a I have some leftovers of tramadol hcl50 mg , How much will be of tramadol to equal my vicodin prescription ,and all so if I will have side effects for the change ## Hello, Ed! How are you? According to the conversion charts provided by GlobalRPh, one 50mg Tramadol is equal to one 5.325 Norco/Vicodin. Though, you shouldn't take the Tramadol, unless your doctor approves. Tramadol is a very mild opiate. The FDA lists this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can ...

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I've been taking oxycodone 5 and tramadol 50 alternately for very many years, every three to four hours recent years. I'm getting too miserable and too dysfunctional lately, so tried oxymorphone 10er instead (as prescribed) but it actually made the sciatica pain even much worse (due in part to the extreme constipating effect), so had to quit that. Morphine and demerol never worked on pain for me either, having lesser but similar bad effects. I'm back to the oxycodone and tramadol for what little help they can provide. Age 65, average build, trying to stay active. Need ideas for better pain management. ## First I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I also have nerve pain and I can completely relate. Second, has your doctor ever recommend pain patches for constant p...

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Can someone tell me what medicine they take for sciatic nerve, hip hurts and lower back. I already take norco but this not helping me. ## Hi Deborah, May I ask what treatment options you've already undergone? (i.e. surgery, acupuncture, natural alternatives, heat/ice treatment, chiropractic manipulation, massage therapy, light physical exercise (yoga), eating more plant-based foods etc). I would normally suggest taking advantage of those options before relying on prescription narcotics; mainly because things like yoga and natural alternatives can be done throughout your life without necessarily being dependent on your doctor. I hope this advice helps! ## What alleviates the pain can vary from person to person, so the only way to find out what works for you is by trying different med...

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I am a 73 old Indian male generally in good health except repeated episodes of depression and heart bypass surgery 20 yrs ago. Since last three months I am suffering from right leg pain and numbness, initiated and aggravated during morning walk. One doctor diagonosed it to be SCIATICA and kept me on MAGANEURON 2 caps a day for three months but with no relief.Another doctor has prescribed Myospass D wlth delfenac potassium 50 mg and metaxalone 400 mg twice daily for 5 days and Pregator (pregabolin 75mg,methylcobalamin 1500mg,alpha lipolic acid 200mg,folic acid 1.5 mg,and pyridoxine hydrocloride 3mg) twice a day for one month. He feels that it is a mix of sciatica and spine problem. MRI done a few years ago had some problem in s3 and s4. I feel that the medication is too strong for the ai...

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I have been on Mobic, but the pain does not go away. I had an epidural, but pain still there. It seems the Mobic and the epidural are not sufficient. I will be getting another epidural in two weeks, but it has been a depressing 6 weeks of pain and immobility. Has anyone had this experience --- what else can I do? This has been torture. Any suggestions will be very helpful to me. ## I have two degenerated discs and spinal stenosis. As a result I am having Sciatica pain running down my leg. Hope this explains my previous thread. Thank you. ## Mobic contains the active ingredient Meloxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, used to treat pain and swelling. Have you consulted your doctor? What other medications have you tried? It might be necessary for you to turn to narcotic opiat...

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I just want to know if Rumoquin helps get ri d of sciatic pain. ## Rumoquin NF contains Dexamethasone and Methocarbamol, this combines a steroid with a muscle relaxant. It is commonly used to treat pain and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and irritability. You can read more on them here: The only way to see if it will help with your Sciatic pain is to try it. Has your doctor prescribed this?

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Hi. My 65 year old friend Pierre, is having very very severe sciatic pain on the right side. Sometimes so bad that he thinks of suicide. I am so very worried about him. Will Neurobion injections help him in any way to reduce the pain please? ## Hello, Louise! How is your friend doing? It really depends on what's causing the sciatic pain. Has he consulted a doctor to get to the root of the problem? Neurobion is a vitamin B supplement, the nutrients it contains can help support nerve health and function, but it is not an actual analgesic, so it may not help with every possibility that could cause such pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as including nausea and administration site reaction. ## My mom who is 65 years old is suffering from leg pain and lower back pain. Can she t...

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I have pain down my left buttock and extends down my left thigh ## Hello Lee! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in pain! It really depends on what's causing it. In some cases it can be relieved with proper physical therapy that removes the pressure from the affect nerve(s). Other cases may require surgery or potent medications, if they are chronic. Have you had any checking done to discover why you're having such a problem? ## The Primary Doctor prescribed Hydrocodine 5Mg-325 acetaminophen tbs. for the pain and am ....getting some pain relief from Sciatica ## The Primary Doctor prescribed Hydrocodine 5Mg-325 acetaminophen tbs. for the pain and am ....getting some pain relief from Sciatica...am also using a heating pad and the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulatio...

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I have full blown sciaticca in my leg and want to know if Neurontin would help the pain as painkillers aren't helping it at all, nor do anti-inflammatories. If not Neurontin, is there a medication that treats the pain that sciattica gives? ## It really depends on what works for you. Neurontin is an anticonvulsant that has also been proven to help with some mood disorders, and certain types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and weight changes. Has your doctor prescribed it for you?

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HI I live in Phx Az I have had serious sciatic nerve problems sence my young teens the pain is awful I have had Mri done needel in my spine Shocking my nerve everything you name it but they neverd calld back after my last Mri , Right side of right leg is fully numb I cant feel that side of the leg & I feel the feeling sometimes on the left leg now Iv tryd oxys couple times at first but neverd payd attention did help tho, does anyone have a clinic or doc who will prescribe the weaker ones? ## Hello, Jose! How are you? You usually wouldn't get such results over the phone. You've usually got to in for an appointment to see the doctor that ordered the MRI to get the results. Any doctor you see is going to want results from an MRI, so your best bet would be to return to the docto...

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I am 58 yrs. old man & is suffering from Sciatic. After 3weeks time my orthopdic -doctor has advised me to have a "nurokind plus" capsule once in a day. So Now I just want to know that what kind of effect / relief will give this Nuroplus capsule in my pain. ## This is a nutritional supplement that contains a complex of B vitamins that are known to support nerve health and function. There is no harm in taking it regularly to see if it helps, unless your doctor tells you not to do so. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effect as possibly including nausea, due to its potency. Is there anything else I can help with?

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