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Is It Better To Take Combination Of Painkiller And Muscle Relaxant ?
Question: Will Mobic help my daily pain in my lower back that seems like its stiff with pain. I had a fall last year and now I am experiencing constant pain and stiffness which is changing my gait. The way I usually walk. A specialist has been consulted and there may be an injection in my lower back to give me some ease.
Brief Answer:
Better to take combination of painkiller and muscle relaxant.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Mobic is having meloxicam.
It is NSAIDS (Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) group of painkiller.
It will not cause muscle relaxation.
It will definitely reduce pain. But for stiffness, you should take muscle relaxant drug like thiocolchicoside.
There are various combinations of painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside are available in the market.
Better to try combination instead of plain meloxicam for faster relief.
Physiotherapy is also very useful in relieving stiffness.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Better to take combination of painkiller and muscle relaxant.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Mobic is having meloxicam.
It is NSAIDS (Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) group of painkiller.
It will not cause muscle relaxation.
It will definitely reduce pain. But for stiffness, you should take muscle relaxant drug like thiocolchicoside.
There are various combinations of painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside are available in the market.
Better to try combination instead of plain meloxicam for faster relief.
Physiotherapy is also very useful in relieving stiffness.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Thanks for the info. It can help in making the right choices for my condition.
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Detailed Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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