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Pinched/compressed nerve Report

A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues — such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.


What we've learned from patients who report Pinched/compressed nerve

Symptom severities

Moderate
3
Mild
1
None
1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Pinched/compressed nerve

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Pinched/compressed nerve
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Epidural Steroid Injection 1   Epidural Steroid Injection: 25%
Lidocaine Topical 1   Lidocaine Topical: 25%
Medrol DosePak 1   Medrol DosePak: 25%
Percocet 5/325 1   Percocet 5/325: 25%
Vicodin 1   Vicodin: 25%

Report created on May 27, 2012.