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Is Sciatica A Side Effect Of Taking Vitamin E?
I just found out I have gallstones but they are floaters and I have no pain - My Dr told me to take 800 IU of vitamin E. Since I stared taking them, my hip and sciatica seems to be acting up. If I have NO abdominal pain and NO nausea. Is the sciatica a coincidance or is it from the Vitamin E. Plus should I be taking all 800 IU at one time or 400 IU twice a day after meals?
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
Hi,
Taking vitamin E supplements and sciatica has no link. Sciatica is caused by nerve impingement caused by slipped or herniated discs at Lumbosacral area of spine. Taking vitamin E.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nishad B. N., General & Family Physician
Taking vitamin E supplements and sciatica has no link. Sciatica is caused by nerve impingement caused by slipped or herniated discs at Lumbosacral area of spine. Taking vitamin E.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nishad B. N., General & Family Physician
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