What is the best painkiller for nerve pain?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Anticonvulsants are the drugs of choice in neuropathic pain.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've had lower back pain since October 2020, and my MRI showed disc bulging at L3, L4, L5, and S1. I also have sciatica nerve pain down my left leg. I've been doing physiotherapy with heat and electrotherapy for 18 days, but it's not getting better. Would seeing a chiropractor help faster, or is surgery my only option?

Disc bulges with sciatica may improve with physiotherapy and pain meds; chiropractic care may help but surgery is advised only if severe symptoms persist.

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I've been feeling a bit lightheaded and dizzy in the evenings over the last couple of days, almost like my head is wrapped up in something. It reminds me of wearing a cap or helmet. Any ideas on what might be causing this?

Visit Physician for proper evaluation that looks like migraine headache

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I've noticed a bruise in my left armpit and there's some numbness happening there too. My arm's been pretty painful, especially around the bicep and upper arm. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

use medication

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