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Suggest Treatment For Severe Spinal Pain

I have severe spinal pain along with shoulder and neck pain. I have psoriatic arthritis. My doctor gave me a sample of Ravilia (10 capsules) to try to see if it will help me get some relief. There was no literature with the sample so I don t know the restrictions as to what I can do I.e. Enjoy a glass of wine. Or two. I look forward to receiving your response. Thank You.
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Hello!

My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms are suggestive of irradiating nerve pain, probably related to a bulging intervertebral disc in the cervical column.
For this reason, I would recommend performing a nerve conduction study and a cervical spine MRI study.
Regarding Ravilia, I would not recommend using this drug for a long time, as it may lead to addiction and tolerance. In this regard, Gabapentine or pregabaline would help improve the pain, without these adverse effects if used for a long time.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions, whenever you need!
Best wishes!
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Spinal Pain

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms are suggestive of irradiating nerve pain, probably related to a bulging intervertebral disc in the cervical column. For this reason, I would recommend performing a nerve conduction study and a cervical spine MRI study. Regarding Ravilia, I would not recommend using this drug for a long time, as it may lead to addiction and tolerance. In this regard, Gabapentine or pregabaline would help improve the pain, without these adverse effects if used for a long time. Hope you will find this answer helpful! I remain at your disposal for any further questions, whenever you need! Best wishes!