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Backache, Sciatica, Pinched Nerves, Thyroid And BP Problems. Done MRI. What Is Going On?
hello, my friend recently during walking suffered from severe back ache reaching downwards to legs, which later doctor analysed as sciatica, confirmed by MRI. he advised MEGAFIT -1BD for 15 days and RETOX 90mg for 10 days. however my friend after taking it had severe stomachache, diarrhea and on advice of physician stopped it. after 3 days my friend is fine, but is still in pain and has pinched nerves like symptom. my friend is diabetic, has thyroid problem and bp. my friend is 5''10 and weight 82 kg
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
hi
yes the symptoms seem to be related to sciatica and sometimes anti inflammatory agents can cause a gastritis and subsequently stomach pain.
generally for this type of a condition we recommend medication like pregabalin which is started at a dose of 75 mg and then may be increased to upto 600 mg.
also once he is feeling better, he should be starting gentle exercises for the back.
yes the symptoms seem to be related to sciatica and sometimes anti inflammatory agents can cause a gastritis and subsequently stomach pain.
generally for this type of a condition we recommend medication like pregabalin which is started at a dose of 75 mg and then may be increased to upto 600 mg.
also once he is feeling better, he should be starting gentle exercises for the back.
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