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Which medicine is best for cervical pain?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) are staples in the treatment of cervical disc disease because they reduce both pain and inflammation. Like acetaminophen, many NSAIDs are available over-the-counter, but they also need to be taken carefully.
What should you not do with a herniated disc in your neck?
If a disc is pressing on the nerve in your neck and producing symptoms of neck pain with arm pain, numbness, tingling and weakness then the most important thing to do is avoid all high impact and high velocity activities involving the neck, such as jogging, basketball, football, jumping, high-impact aerobics.
Will prednisone help pinched nerve in neck?
Oral steroids can be an adjunct to reduce pain and inflammation from back or neck pain (particularly from a pinched nerve) when other treatments have failed, but it is essential to use them as your doctor orders to prevent potentially harmful side effects.
Which is safer prednisone or methylprednisolone?
The main difference between oral methylprednisolone and oral prednisone is that methylprednisolone is slightly stronger than prednisone, so a lower dosage is used (4mg of methylprednisolone is equivalent to approximately 5mg of prednisone).
Does gabapentin work for cervical radiculopathy?
Medications: Some medications, such as gabapentin (Neurontin®) or pregabalin (Lyirca®) may treat the pain caused by radiculopathy. It is important to increase and decrease the dosage of these medications slowly and under the guidance of a physician, because they may cause seizures if not taken properly.
What is the best treatment for a herniated disc?
Medications. Over-the-counter pain medications.
How to heal a herniated disc naturally?
Ice And Heat Therapy For pain relief,using a cold and hot pack may help alleviate your pain and keep inflammation down.
What are the best OTC medicine for herniated discs?
Rest. Take it easy for a few days. Rest can relieve swelling and give your back time to heal.
Will my herniated disc heal on its own?
The answer is two-fold depending on the severity of your slipped disc and your current level of health. However, even with these factors, many cases of a slipped disc can heal on their own without surgical intervention.