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I ve been dealing with sciatica shooting down my leg to my foot. I thought I was over the worst part(couldn t get out of bed for 3 weeks) now it s got me in the bed again. I ve been putting ice on lower back and it s helping. I m getting anti inflammatory pills tomorrow. How long will it take this thing to heal? Anything else I can do?

posted on Mon, 13 Jun 2016

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Fri, 31 Jan 2020 Answered on

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 Last reviewed on

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Keep me posted

General & Family Physician, Dr. Dr.'s Response

Hello,

It may be due to sciatica.

For further assessment you may require MRI back, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation.

You may require tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation.

You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.

Continue physical therapy.

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

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician

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