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Suggest Treatment For Pinched Nerve In My Lower Back
HI, had hip replacement surgery 9/23 and 58 yrs old. through a process of elimination the crazy pain I have is a pinched nerve in my lower right back. Dr. says next step is to MRI the spot. I have to work what can i do for myself to help remedy this?
Thank you,
Donna
Thank you,
Donna
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I agree with your doctor that a MRI would help examine better the nerve compression.
A nerve conduction study may also be helpful.
Meanwhile, I would recommend starting therapy with gabapentine or pregabaline for the pain. These two antiepileptic drugs can be really helpful in nerve pain from different causes. They are usually well tolerated in every age.
Physiotherapy may also be helpful.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I agree with your doctor that a MRI would help examine better the nerve compression.
A nerve conduction study may also be helpful.
Meanwhile, I would recommend starting therapy with gabapentine or pregabaline for the pain. These two antiepileptic drugs can be really helpful in nerve pain from different causes. They are usually well tolerated in every age.
Physiotherapy may also be helpful.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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