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Have Sciatica Pain. Taking Testosterone Product. Is This Adding To Discomfort?
Good Morning, My husband is suffering from severe siatica pain It s been going on for over a month straight He is healthy male, 38 years, no kids, he is Italian So he can get tense easily if a stressful situation Arises. He started going to a helpful chiropractor but w Work he s only making it to see him 1xweek He has been taking a testosterone product From Gnc called Test Freak & I was wondering If this could be adding to his discomfort Any suggestions he is in miserable pain & Is busy w carrying on his telecom engineer Job... Much thanks! Jenna
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
For the relief of sciatica pain, he can take medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules.
In addition, physiotherapy, such as IFT and ultrasound would be useful.
Taking rest is also important.
In addition, he should avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weights.
Testosterone is not related to the sciatica pain.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
For the relief of sciatica pain, he can take medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules.
In addition, physiotherapy, such as IFT and ultrasound would be useful.
Taking rest is also important.
In addition, he should avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weights.
Testosterone is not related to the sciatica pain.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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