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Suggest Treatment For Sciatica Nerve Causing Pain From The Hip To The Foot

I have been dealing all week with what I think is sciatica nerve, with pain from the side of my hip running down my leg to my foot. I have been taking Alieve and it helps a lot but it doesn t seem to be improving. It seems to hurt more when I take the pressure off and less when I step down
Sat, 20 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Consult a neurologist and start on drugs like Gabapentin which is very much effective for neuropathic pain as in sciatica.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Sciatica Nerve Causing Pain From The Hip To The Foot

Hi, Consult a neurologist and start on drugs like Gabapentin which is very much effective for neuropathic pain as in sciatica. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician