HI, My husband 73 year old having diabetic, neuropathy suffering from severe back pain from last 20 days, x-ray shows degenerative changes in spine. Also pain start from hip to leg. Doctor says pressure on the nerve/nerve compression .is it sciatica? Please suggest heat therapy or cold. Nucoxia Mr. is good or bad how long it will take.

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