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How Can Sciatic Pain In The Hips, Thighs And Calves Be Treated?
I have a lot of nerve pain in my right hip, thigh, calf and foot, also numbness in calf and foot. I ve had steroid shots in my back for siatic nerve pain, but I still am in a lot of pain and taking Mobic & hydrocodone. can bromelain help with the pain? please don t just guess? thanks
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to sciatica pain.
I recommend using to continue using Hydrocodone for the pain.
Bromelain is not used to treat the pain, so it is not recommended in this diagnosis.
I also recommend using anti-inflammatory cream for local application such as Voltaren gel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to sciatica pain.
I recommend using to continue using Hydrocodone for the pain.
Bromelain is not used to treat the pain, so it is not recommended in this diagnosis.
I also recommend using anti-inflammatory cream for local application such as Voltaren gel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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