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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain

I have been in pain lower back ,L4 L5 FOR 13 years been told by doctor they need replacing operation through the stomach others doctors said nothing wrong ,anyway I try lyrica last night got it of a friend today is the first time in 13 years I have no pain ,is it a safe drug doctor it has saved my live
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Dear- Thans for using our service and will give you my medical advise.First of all , it is not advisable to take a medication that has not been prescribed to you. Lyrica is a good drug for peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain secondary to that, but you should consult with your doctor about the indications for your problem. You have disc disease with probably pinched nerve, so that is why you are suffering from neuropathy from that. Discuss with your doctor your situation and improvement after the medication and he/she will tell you if it is indicated for you.
Hope my advise will be helpful
Dr.Sara
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain

Dear- Thans for using our service and will give you my medical advise.First of all , it is not advisable to take a medication that has not been prescribed to you. Lyrica is a good drug for peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain secondary to that, but you should consult with your doctor about the indications for your problem. You have disc disease with probably pinched nerve, so that is why you are suffering from neuropathy from that. Discuss with your doctor your situation and improvement after the medication and he/she will tell you if it is indicated for you. Hope my advise will be helpful Dr.Sara