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Will Prednisone ( Omnicortal ) Help A Sciatic Nerve Pinch?
will prednisone ( omnicortal ) help a sciatic nerve pinch. my left leg and buttox is killing me. standing is an issue and walking is an issue. had this for 3 days not not improving. PCP says rest and sty off...not an option I have omnicortal 40 would these help
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Hello
Sciatic nerve passes from back to till little finger of foot .
When this nerve pinched it produces severe pain in the rout where it supply .
Omnacortril 40 mg i.e. prednisolone is a steroid and it might happen that it may relieve pain for time being ,but this is not a treatment .
When such patient visit in my clinic I usually advise them a traction at foot so that they get some relief .
In my opinion prednisolone is not a treatment .
Consult an orthopedic surgeon and get in CT SCAN and other test .
Sometimes a spine surgeon can be helpful.
Good luck.
Sciatic nerve passes from back to till little finger of foot .
When this nerve pinched it produces severe pain in the rout where it supply .
Omnacortril 40 mg i.e. prednisolone is a steroid and it might happen that it may relieve pain for time being ,but this is not a treatment .
When such patient visit in my clinic I usually advise them a traction at foot so that they get some relief .
In my opinion prednisolone is not a treatment .
Consult an orthopedic surgeon and get in CT SCAN and other test .
Sometimes a spine surgeon can be helpful.
Good luck.
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