My nerve damage came from a herniated disc impinging on a nerve. I was injured at work and sent to a workmen’s comp doctor. They kept trying non invasive treatments even though an Orthodoc and neurosurgeon recommended surgery to release the impingement. Long story short there were too many months in between and it wasn’t until the pain was excruciating and I had foot drop before seeking surgery through my own doc. I’m stuck with permanent nerve damage so just had a spinal cord stimulator implanted. So far so good with the relief it offers. I’ve been able to go on with my days pain med free and significantly reduced gabapentin. My Gastrointestinal issues don’t allow me to use exceeding or ibuprofen unfortunately.