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QUESTION: Hello I have a central herniated disk which occurred approx 31/2 months ago. Most of my pain is gone
away but I have a little numbness in my right foot around the large toe and one along side it. I also have tightness in
my thigh muscle especially after walking for a extended period of time. I am on vioxx and have been for about a month
now is there anything that could help my situation.
ANSWER: If this were my issue
For antiinflammantion I would try Turmeric
For increased peripheral circulation Gingko
For Nerve issues Saint Johnswort and Fresh Oats
Taken all as a alcohol extract
HERNIATED DISK
QUESTION: I herniated a disk 3 months ago and though the pain has greatly gone down the aftermath still lives on.
My left peck,tricep,and bicep don't flex and the strength is 1/3 of what it was 3 months ago. Beside vitamins I'm taking
glucosmine,msm,and valerian. Is there anything I can take to help speed up the healing of the nerve and disk that was
damaged and causing the muscle not to flex or pump up after a work out?
ANSWER: Herbal antiinflammatory agents such as Turmeric and Sarsparilla internally and to help with nerve damage
St Johnswort tincture internally and St Johnswort oil externally rubbed into the area. You may want to slow down or
cut back on your work outs until things heal properly.
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