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What Causes Persistent Sciatica Despite Taking Medication?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Question: Having pain from sciatica nerve. Got shot of tramadol.. and an rx of flexeril. Still having pain on left side, right side better. Would a z pack help, for the inflammation?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You don't mean z pack

Detailed Answer:
That is an erythromycin type antibiotic. You mean MEDROL DOSE PACK which is a very strong anti-inflammatory steroid.

While I cannot diagnose or prescribe without seeing you,

YES would be the short answer. Anti-inflammatories work well on sore muscles and muscle relaxants, while they are helpful are not generally able to treat pain. Steroids are generally used treatment for acute flared and inflamed backs.
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What Causes Persistent Sciatica Despite Taking Medication?

Brief Answer: You don't mean z pack Detailed Answer: That is an erythromycin type antibiotic. You mean MEDROL DOSE PACK which is a very strong anti-inflammatory steroid. While I cannot diagnose or prescribe without seeing you, YES would be the short answer. Anti-inflammatories work well on sore muscles and muscle relaxants, while they are helpful are not generally able to treat pain. Steroids are generally used treatment for acute flared and inflamed backs.