Treatment Reviews:  Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) for Back Lower (Lumbar) Sciatica


Condition Treatment Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot		 Helped
a Little		 No Change Made Worse
Back Lower (Lumbar) Sciatica
 Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID)
2.8
(4)
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Cases  


  • kitty
  • Female
  • 20 years old
  • 180 pounds
  • 5 Feet 11 Inches
Walking or standing long
 No change

Walking or standing long is only okay for a short period (sore around 5-10 min)

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Treatment Combo:   Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) + Walking + Physical Therapy + Muscle Relaxants + Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
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Sciatica
 No change
one person found this not helpful

historic treatment description

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Treatment Combo:   Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) + Ice + Massage Therapy + Hydrotherapy + Stretching Treatment + Heat Therapy
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  • jonturk
  • Male
  • 31 years old
  • 270 pounds
  • 6 Feet 2 Inches
Sciatica and possible herniated disc
 Helped a little

I was mowing the yard when I pulled the mower back with my left hand while twisting slightly. I felt something go out in my back, and had immediate lower back pain. It hurt to bend over or twist. My first method of treatment was over the counter painkillers and ...

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Treatment Combo:   Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) + Pain Killers (Analgesic) + Ice + Rest + Heat Therapy + Bed Rest
Dates:  April 19, 2010 - Ongoing
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  • rachelsstorm
  • Female
  • 29 years old
  • 190 pounds
  • 5 Feet 5 Inches
Sciatica
 Helped a lot

A few years ago I was diagnosed with sciatica after suffering a bad flare up. My doctor recommended back exercises and gave me a temporary prescription for naproxen. I don't have complete flare ups that often, but lately I will have a day every once in a while where I ...

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Treatment Combo:   Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) + Exercise
Dates:  May 10, 2003 - Ongoing
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