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Suggest Medication For Pain In S5 Due To A Pinched Nerve
I had MRI and results were S5 with pinched nerve. Seeing spine doctor Friday. What can I do to get some relief until then. I am using tins unit, ice, 800 ibeprofin, and have pain meds but don t like taking those unless I really have to. Any suggestions
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Fri, 19 Aug 2016
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Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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You can take a tablet of Gabapentin 75 at night till you see your spine doctor. Continue with Tens and ice. Regards.
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