MRI Showed L5-S1 Bulge. Taking Lyrica, Pan. How Long Will It Take To Alleviate Pain?

Posted on Wed, 15 May 2013

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Question : Dear Dr,

I have severe pain on my right leg, i can not able to stand or sit long time. MRI scan stated that L5-S1 bulge.Last two days i am taking Lyrica 75 MG and Pan 40 & Efetran.How many days it will take to reduce my pain.
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Answered by Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash (-5 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for the query
The pain will subside in due course of time. Generaklly it takes about 4-6 weeks
Best wishes

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