The most effective course of treatment must be tailored based on what exactly is responsible for the pain.
Others may experience severe leg spasticity that causes painful cramping that interferes with movement.
The sensation is short-lived and goes away once a person moves their head back up.
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Neurontin is generally reserved for those who find Lhermitte’s sign to be debilitating.
Sitting in a wheelchair all day can also put excess pressure on one’s back.
That said, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking one.
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