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Have Bulging Disk On Lower Spine Causing Pain And Spasm. No Relief With Cortisone
My husband has a bulging disk on lower spine. Days of pain, often severe with spasm ... In hospital for 8 days with no relief with pain meds or cortisone ...now in nursing facility with Pt 3 days little improvement ? I am trying to set appt with neurologist ... Any other suggestions...?
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
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How is his motor and sensory power in limbs? As far as pain is concerned I would advice to add pregablin/gabapentin drugs after discussing with the treating doctor to reduce his suffering. In 90% cases if this is first episode patients get relief of pain with above medication.
Take care and God bless him.
How is his motor and sensory power in limbs? As far as pain is concerned I would advice to add pregablin/gabapentin drugs after discussing with the treating doctor to reduce his suffering. In 90% cases if this is first episode patients get relief of pain with above medication.
Take care and God bless him.
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