Conversation: The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] I was diagnosed with disk destination Le and L5 and sciatica and I have taken so much medication and all its doing is band aiding my situation and giving me side effects that I now have to take medication for. I just want to know is there a healthier way to deal with the pain like herbal even marijuana. I m prolonging surgery because of my children s age.
[|AI|]  Hello! I understand your concern! It is a common problem affecting a lot of patients with problems like yours. I would recommend physical therapy, massages to reduce the muscles' contraction. Wearing a brace has also shown to be helpful. If you were my patient I would also try an antidepressant like amitriptyline. It will help with your humor too.  But it may cause heart problems and should be taken only after a cardiologist consulting. Other Chat Doctor. Hope to have been helpful, Best wishes