Treatment Decision Guide

Step 2: Review Your Treatment History

Treatments You Have Already Tried

Check any that apply to you:

Medication

• Took pain relievers (e.g., loxoprofen/Loxonin)
• Took nerve pain medication (e.g., pregabalin/Lyrica, mirogabalin/Tarlige)
• Took blood flow medication (e.g., limaprost/Opalmon)
• Continued for a sufficient period (3 months or more)

Rehabilitation

• Received physical therapy from a physical therapist
• Continuing exercises at home
• Continued for a sufficient period (3 months or more)

Injections

• Received nerve block injections
• Received multiple injections (___ times)
• Was effective / Was not effective (circle one)

Surgery

• Had spinal surgery before
• Surgery was _____ years ago
• Symptoms after surgery: Improved / Unchanged / Worsened (circle one)